We attempted our very first banner drop on a 405 Freeway overpass. After about 25 mins, a Signal Hill police officer (and I use the term "officer"very loosely) showed up and told us we could not hold up our banner. As our discussion with him ensured, a CHP officer arrived, followed by 3 more cops. Imagine that ... 3 Code Pink ladies so threatening, that they needed reinforcements, a ratio of 5 to 3! They threatened us with arrest and taking away our banner if we did not leave at once. Traffic slowed down considerably and even more cars honked for us when they saw the 5 cop cars with flashing lights hassling us!!!
So we had no choice but to leave, after only about 30 mins. We asked to speak to the supervising officer, and about 15 mins later one arrived on a motorcycle. Two ladies also happened to come by and gave us great support! We want to thank them!!! A Long Beach Code Pinker also arrived and was ready to assist by making calls for us if needed. We are ready for another banner drop!
So we had no choice but to leave, after only about 30 mins. We asked to speak to the supervising officer, and about 15 mins later one arrived on a motorcycle. Two ladies also happened to come by and gave us great support! We want to thank them!!! A Long Beach Code Pinker also arrived and was ready to assist by making calls for us if needed. We are ready for another banner drop!
