Chicago, 1968, revisited

Thousands of protesters marched through the streets of Chicago on May 19-20 to protest President Obama and NATO for the NATO Summit.

It was one of the biggest demonstrations in years in the city that was once known for the Democratic National Convention in 1968 that saw protesters sprayed with water and beat by police. Police prepared for the worse for this demonstration, understanding that 1968 was still seemingly fresh on the minds of the protesters.

Toward the end of the march, demonstrators clashed with police as they attempted to make their way towards the convention center in which Obama and other leaders of the NATO summit were gathered.

Police used batons to beat back the protesters, leaving many with blood pouring down their faces.

Authorities said that 45 people were arrested, and four officers were injured. One of the officers suffered from a stab wound to the leg.

The protesters were from many walks of life, not just from the Occupy Movement. All of them shared one common goal, however: to share their grievances with their elected leaders.

Just a week before police arrested 3 in connection with a bombing attempt during the NATO Summit. But there are indications that it was a set-up.

At the rate this is going, something big is about to happen. Something has to give. Hopefully soon, our leaders might get the hint and take our demands seriously, and help create a more equitable world. Until then, however, they're going to have to settle for non-stop demonstrations.

Welcome to America.