Trade talks open in Utah, but secrecy spurs protests. Picture heavy!

[GentryDixon]

Outside Salt Lake City’s Grand America Hotel on Tuesday, the rains fell, the speakers rose, the marchers chanted.

Inside, top trade negotiators from the United States and 11 other Pacific Rim nations perhaps discussed imports and exports, profits and products, prices and patents. The exact topics aren’t known. The talks were closed.

more at link: http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/money/57147349-79/trade-utah-pacific-lake.html.csp

Some pictures I took. It rained the entire time we were there, but the mood was upbeat.







Mayor Rocky Anderson










DU member freckleface hiding behind sign.




I am not sure if all can see this video:

http://s1320.photobucket.com/user/jmansam/media/VIDEO0016_zps58b48c4d.mp4.html

[politicaljunkie41910]

1. Imagine that a DU'er from Utah. You must be lonely there.

Keep up the good work.

[GentryDixon]

2. We are few, but passionate!

[Wilms]

3. ^

[bobduca]

4. Kick

Good to see people out in opposition to this!

[freckleface]

5. My Sis, the photojournalist!

Being part of a fantastic group of protesters of all ages (plus one pooch) was thrilling. Sharing it with you made it even better. Great job!

[octoberlib]

6. K&R

Thanks for the pics!