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Armed protesters rally at Washington State Capitol

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A group of protesters brandished their guns at the Washington State Capitol on Saturday to defend their right to bear arms. Though the armed protesters shocked some onlookers, the demonstration was legal. Washington’s “Open Carry” law does not prohibit carrying firearms on the capitol grounds. “Usually, we’re up here debating…

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Tasers come out for ‘Occupy Olympia’ protesters

Troopers use tasers on protesters at Washington state Capitol

At least four of the thousands of protesters who were attempting to occupy the Washington state Capitol were arrested on Monday as lawmakers considered $2 billion in budget cuts. The State Patrol used tasers on three other protesters. About 3,000 people from Occupy Olympia, unions and social service groups gathered…

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