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The tale of Toronto by tweet

June 27, 2010

For those of us living in downtown Toronto, this weekend has been intense and unforgettable.

This city with a global reputation for “everyone getting along” is suddenly the side of violent clashes between so-called “protesters” and police.

Many are worried about the G8 and G20 riots leaving a lasting mark on the city’s reputation.

But is that likely? I’ve been monitoring tweets about Toronto for indications. Here’s a sample.

@SassyBaybie
what the hell is going on with #toronto?

@Missy_S
My heart feels so heavy about what is happening in the city I love…Toronto…I could cry. #G20 #Toronto #Protest #humanrights

@bzaz
No tea party in Toronto. Who is rioting at #G20? COMMUNISTS #tcot

@veronicagillis
I support the #toronto cops! Gas those anarchists

@thenicolecooper
Riot. Riot. Riot. Everyone is rioting in Toronto. They dress in black. Lots of them have ski goggles. I just thought I would tell you

@vaMcWriting
Where are these angry vandals during a normal week in #Toronto? They go to our schools and eat at our restaurants; they walk among us. #G20

@conniecrosby
Seems to me civil liberties & basic human rights being violated in Toronto. Gone too far. #G20

@clathwell
What on earth is going on in Toronto? Good golly – I’m glad I’m in New York!

@PatrickTussie
I tip my hat to all policemen/women in Toronto. They’re containing those morons quite well. #G20

@ThatHolmesGirl
@StephieShaver
Nah–Toronto still has to import people to do the real rioting. Nowhere near Montreal participation levels.

@shannonreardon
A quote re: the G20 summit in Toronto: “If you hate capitalism, move to North Korea.” Discuss. #G20

@InfoSomniac2
Anybody that takes their child to the Toronto protest is a moron and should be charged with child endangerment…

@jasonmerling
@TorontoPolice you want our help after attacking peaceful protestors today? Shame on Toronto Police!!

@rassberrymoon
I think there’s a hottopic in Toronto…

@Ballzinger
My city is physically and emotionally in shambles. Where is batman when you need him? #toronto #G20 #fail #policestate

@batman
Toronto: I am watching.

@batman
Riots in Toronto. Police cars on fire. #G20 hooligans run rampant in the streets. No authorities anywhere. Normal day in Gotham.

@Coreyinportland
I’ve been wanting to visit Toronto, because I’ve heard it’s a beautiful city with lots to offer, protestors are screwing that up. Stop #G20

@ohsocuteshantii
hell yeaah ,Im getting out of toronto before the protesters burn my ass! I’m almost at the border:) DUTY FREE TIME!

@HooeyJ
Heading home to Toronto soon. Should I bother setting the GPS or just drive towards the billow of smoke on the horizon? #G20

@moxywoman
I HEART you Toronto!

Do you think this will leave a black mark on Toronto the Good’s good name?

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