Advocates for Global Change

GLENEAGLES, Scotland -- Heads of the Group of Eight leading nations gathered for their annual summit amid fierce demonstrations and squabbling over climate change and African aid.

Protesters outside this lush golf resort near Edinburgh smashed police cars and were set upon by officers with shields, batons and dogs. The protesters comprise a wide range of interests and issues, including environmentalists, antiglobalization groups and supporters of more aid to Africa.

Some people are nuts. I can understand protesting as show of political alliance. But when you destroy property and assault officers of the law it seems like some form of hypocracy. You can't be violent for peace.