sentences:  Because it was a federal building, the RCMP led the assault, and the leader of these protesters, Steve Brodie, was reputed for his infectious militancy.The men responded to the first round of tear gas by smashing the windows for ventilation and arming themselves with whatever projectiles they could find.The RCMP entered the building and forcibly ejected the men, who were subjected to beatings by police armed with batons upon leaving the building.