29th Street Ballroom
Bobby Seale Riots in New Haven
RECEIVED Mon., Dec. 19, 2005
Dear Editor,
Louis sure brought back some memories to me, although mine were the Bobby Seale riots in New Haven [“Page Two,” Dec. 16]. I was maybe 14 or 15 and my dad and his doctor friend brought me along to what was supposed to be a peaceful event, although they were prepared to help on the medical side. It was cool, with live bands in all the quads, a few right reverends speaking, everyone happy. Nothing happened until some rowdy guys started throwing fluorescent light tubes like javelins at the riot cops. Then we all got gassed.
I learned a lot that night. Thanks for the memories, man. I liked what you wrote there.
Louis sure brought back some memories to me, although mine were the Bobby Seale riots in New Haven [“Page Two,” Dec. 16]. I was maybe 14 or 15 and my dad and his doctor friend brought me along to what was supposed to be a peaceful event, although they were prepared to help on the medical side. It was cool, with live bands in all the quads, a few right reverends speaking, everyone happy. Nothing happened until some rowdy guys started throwing fluorescent light tubes like javelins at the riot cops. Then we all got gassed.
I learned a lot that night. Thanks for the memories, man. I liked what you wrote there.
Sam Wells
South Padre Island
South Padre Island