iraq veterans

Iraq Veterans Against the War in court

This is really just the communications from Matthis Chiroux (pictured above from the DNC IVAW march), who you may know for his refusal to go to Iraq despite orders and is now considered a deserter.

The Hempstead 15 went to court on the 10th.

Here is Matthis's letter:

It was a sad day for Nassau County, but a proud one for veterans and activists nation-wide when the Hempstead 15 plead not guilty Nov. 10 in the Nassau County District Courthouse to charges of disorderly conduct while a crowd of nearly 100 supporters cheered them from in and outside the building.

The Wisdom of Those Who Serve

Of course, I have to read this in a German paper. Please read the whole thing, it's moving. Here's one quote:

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