Protest for peace includes arrests at Navy base gate (Indian Island by PT)

[uppityperson]

http://www.ptleader.com/main.asp?SectionID=4&SubSectionID=4&ArticleID=16044&TM=46158.91

Thirty-seven people were arrested in an orderly and non-confrontational demonstration Saturday at the front gate to Naval Magazine Indian Island. Those arrested ranged in age from senior citizens to teens.

The protest was part of a rally that attracted hundreds of people Sept. 23 to H.J. Carroll Park in Port Hadlock, with about 350 proceeding to the island. The local effort was part of a nationwide "Declaration of Peace" campaign to show opposition to the war in Iraq.

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and Washington State Patrol were well mobilized to handle traffic and protestors outside the Navy base. The island's regular security detail stayed inside the gate. Sheriff Mike Brasfield had issued on Sept. 22 the policy under which his department would handle the non-violent protest.

Some people involved said the protest was aimed directly at United States foreign policy particularly in regards to the war in Iraq. Others want the Navy to stop handling depleted uranium munitions at Indian Island and keep nuclear-powered submarines away from the island, which is the military's most strategic ordnance handling station on the West Coast. Some would prefer the Navy close Indian Island completely.(more@link)

About 350 people marched three and a half miles from H.J. Carroll Park in Port Hadlock to Indian Island Sept. 23 as part of the Declaration of Peace campaign. This is the lead group crossing the bridge to the island. - Photo by Steve Mullensky

The people who chose to be arrested sit in front of the entrance to Indian Island Naval Magazine. They were arrested for a civil violation of blocking a public roadway. They were booked at the county jail and released. - Photo by Steve Mullensky

[flamingyouth]

1. Great turnout!

Thanks for posting the article and pics. :hi:

[Pierzin]

2. that's awesome uppity person!!!!! Great Pictures!!!!!

You are the greatest!