San Francisco's leg--if you can still call it that--of the Olympic Torch run was rought with crowds and confusion. As San Francisco's brass worked hard to keep the much sought after torch out of public sight, demonstrators and spectators alike lined up in numbers along San Francisco Embarcadero in hopes of catching a glimpse of the Chinese Olympic torch. More cops than I have ever seen in one place worked hard to keep the crowds in check for what turned out to be a mostly peaceful demonstration.
While we missed the torch run all together the scene along the water had very much to offer in terms of people watching and repetitive chanting--if I hear China lies people die I may cut off my ears. It was however great for a change to see such a large number of people take the time out of their day to unite for a cause they believed in. Many of those in opposition to Olympics in China prostested in ways that reflected their personality like this juggler. Other made t-shirts, banners and played music in the spirit of protest. My personal favorite were those professional protestors who were "telecommuting" from the phones while simply taking in the sights.
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