After Hung Jury, 4 Who Poured Blood at Upstate Army Center Face U.S. Trial

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By MICHELLE YORK
Published: September 18, 2005
ITHACA, N.Y., Sept 14 - On the verge of America's invasion of Iraq, four left-wing activists went into the vestibule of their suburban Army recruiting center and poured vials of their blood, about four ounces each, onto the walls, windows and American flag.

They wanted the fresh recruits, the ones they believed had been seduced by video games and government lies, to see the blood and think about those destined to shed it: the Iraqi people and American soldiers. They refused to leave and prayed while they waited to be arrested.

Jesus of Nazareth inspired them, they said, as did their parents and several well-known Vietnam-era protesters, including the brothers Daniel and Philip Berrigan.

In an unusual move, the protesters are now facing federal prosecution and harsher potential penalties after a jury deadlocked in state court. "It's a clear attempt to raise the stakes for those contemplating civil disobedience around the country," said William P. Quigley, a law professor at Loyola University who is a friend of the defendants and their legal adviser. <snip> http://www.nytimes.com/2005/09/18/nyregion/18ithaca.html

[Syncronaut Seven]

1. Good to see our tax dollars hard at work

Having solved violent crime and homelessness they're finally addressing THE REAL THREAT TO AMERICA.

We spent a lot of fucking money on those video games, to have our recruiting efforts stymied by (bleeding) heart liberals just wont do, an example MUST be made.

Truth is a dangerous weapon, and best left with the pentagon for safe keeping.

Asshats.