Eyewitness News 5's Mark Kahler explains how police plan on handling potential problems . WLWT Eyewitness News 5 reports that several protests are planned for the conference, which lasts until Saturday. The first demonstration began Thursday, according to WLWT Eyewitness News 5 reporter Mark Kahler. The rally was the first of several events that organizers say is designed to call attention to globalization, something that they say the TABD supports without regards to human concerns. Kahler reported that 90 minutes before Thursday's rally, Cincinnati police stood across Vine Street wearing helmets equipped with gas masks and plastic handcuffs.
Police are on record, saying they hope that no arrests are necessary.
Protester Lori Wallach said that all she wants to do is discuss trade. But this operation, the TABD goes through a back door outside of regular government procedures. Copyright 2000 by Channel Cincinnati . All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.