Environmentalists protest Keystone pipeline in Chicago

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Demonstrators covered in an oily substance conduct a die-in as they protest against the Keystone Pipeline and Alberta Tar Sands development on May 17 in Chicago. This was the fourth day of protests in what is expected to be a full week of demonstrations as the city prepares to host the NATO Summit May 20-21.

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Some downtown Chicago businesses are taking extra steps for security, including boarding up ahead of expected anti-NATO protests. WMAQ's Jeff Goldblatt reports.

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Too bad that wasn't diarrhea

    Reply#1 - Fri May 18, 2012 1:44 AM EDT

    Funny, you will always see the protesters staging their protests against big oil, but you will never see one give up their car for those same principals.

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    Reply#2 - Fri May 18, 2012 9:05 AM EDT
    Comment author avatarDarren Shawvia Facebook

    That is completely untrue. Don't make comments about things you don't understand.

    In my community, many many people do not use a car for ethical reasons.

    These are people who have valid driver's licenses, are financially able to afford a nice car, but don't because it's wrong to burn oil for personal transportation in a hulk of metal. These people are the future. You are the past, and your actions will be looked upon with disdain by our future.

      #2.1 - Sun May 20, 2012 7:50 PM EDT
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      I was in the middle of hi-fiving myself then I realized it wasn't real. Darn.

        Reply#3 - Fri May 18, 2012 12:30 PM EDT

        Yeah I bet each one of those azzholes drove there ..

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