There are reports of violence against protestors. I witnessed horrible violence against them on KCAL 9 news – a local station. While a great many police officers were respectful there were those who were overly aggressive and as one protestor is quoted as saying in the LA Times, “Wanted to hurt people.” Here is the article:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2011/11/some-occupy-protesters-allege-violence.html
http://www.prisonplanet.com/lapd-desecrates-american-flag-during-occupy-eviction.html
Reuters story today.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/12/11/us-protests-undercover-idUSTRE7BA0OR20111211