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2000 Columbus Day multimedia
Video
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1) Opponents of the parade gather on 15th St. where most of the 147 arrests occurred.
2) Protest watcher Maurice Dominguez of Denver talks about the egos on both sides of the debate.
3) Parade watcher Mike Mullin of Littleton says the protest was unfortunate but that both sides were entitled to their opinions.
4) Protest numbers thinned as the parade moved south on Broadway, but a few remained to oppose the march.
5) Supporters of the American Indian Movement rally outside the Denver City and County Building where those arrested were held.
Audio
1) Arrested protester Beatrice Salazar talks about her experience after she was released.
2) Phillip Arreola, the regional director of communication relations services for the Department of Justice, says he applauds the Denver police for their efforts in keeping the parade and protest peaceful.
3) Denver safety manager Ari Zavaras said there weren't any last-minute changes to the parade plans despite the protest.
4) Parade supporter Annette Gordy says the rhetoric on both sides is ridiculous regardless of how they feel about Christopher Columbus.
5) Robert Jaguar, a senior leader for the safety group Guardian Angels, says his group had full confidence in the Denver police.
October 7, 2000 |
