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rulemylife -> RE: Flash Mob Torronto, Canada Strike..!! (12/6/2011 9:06:29 AM)
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ORIGINAL: Lucylastic
Have their been any flash mobs done in the US?inthe name of Syria?
What were the reactions? if any?
Lucy, I'm not sure that the term "flash mob" is even appropriate here, though I know many bloggers are using it.
It is not generally used to apply to political protests.
But here is a short article on one of the reactions by the U.S..
US summons Syrian ambassador over 'protest filming
Retribution' concerns
The Syrian ambassador was summoned to the US State Department by Assistant Secretary for Diplomatic Security Eric Boswell on Wednesday, a statement said.
"We received reports that Syrian mission personnel under Ambassador Mustapha's authority have been conducting video and photographic surveillance of people participating in peaceful demonstrations in the United States," a spokesman told a White House press briefing on Friday.
"The United States government takes very seriously reports of any foreign government actions attempting to intimidate individuals in the United States who are exercising their lawful right to freedom of speech as protected by the US Constitution.
"We are also investigating reports that the Syrian government has sought retribution against Syrian family members for the actions of their relatives in the United States exercising their lawful rights in this country and will respond accordingly."
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