I just came from the Farmers' Market at Grove St. where I went to shop. There were about 50 cops with plastic handcuffs menacing everyone and maybe 12 peaceful, orderly protesters holding up signs. Looks like a real overtime bonanza for the cops at taxpayer expense. The market people were very upset at the cop invasion, as were the shoppers. This is really crazy. I'm no cop hater, but this is completely out of bounds. Maybe we all need to go down there and join those kids. Keep public space public!