Iraq protester clocks up four hellish years in the life of Brian

[Barrett808]

It's been four years since Brian Haw set up his ramshackle peace camp in the little park across the street from the Houses of Parliament in London, and he says he's hated every single minute of it.

Each day, since June 2, 2001, the father of seven has gained what little sleep he could, with Big Ben as his alarm clock, surrounded by protest signs and horrific images of war.

Moved by the plight of children suffering under UN economic sanctions on

Iraq, Haw swapped his family life for a few blankets and the constant buzz of traffic around Parliament Square.

"It's been bloody terrible," he told AFP on Thursday, drawing his hand across his weather-beaten face as he reflected on four gruelling years.

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[Demit]

1. Now that's dedication.

"...Haw's nose has also been broken three times, and he is wearily accustomed to intimidation from drunks and passers-by headbutting him..."

"...He has received people from around the world. Wealthy men from Afghanistan have brought their kids to honour him. Young British soldiers who have served in Iraq have come, too, sometimes shedding tears. ..."

An intriguing story. I wish the article had gone on longer to tell us more about what makes a person do something like this. I think he has done some good, but what a sacrifice to make.