Hofstra Univ: 3 injured, 15 arrested (Part 8 of Twelve)

http://www.bethemedia.org: At least three people were injured and fifteen were arrested after mounted police pushed back a group of protesters from Iraq Veterans Against the War hoping to enter the US Presidential debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead NY.

The incident occurred on Hempstead Turnpike at about 8pm eastern time.

The injured included two Iraq war veterans and one spectator. Fifteen were arrested.

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[MikeofWyoming]

Does anyone ever hear the otherside of the story in these stupid liberal stunts? I'm with Sandboxboy on this one!

[BeTheMedia]

Dear MikeofWyoming,

Now veterans are pulling "stupid liberal stunts," eh?

Sure, MikeofWyoming.

By the way, the Nassau County District's Attorney's office recently dropped all charges against the veterans that were arrested.

So who was right, and who was wrong in this case?

I thank the veterans that fight to protect our rights to freedom of assembly, freedom of speech, and freedom of association, in Iraq, in Afghanistan, and now, in NY.

[WeCanAllGetAllong]

Way to go I V A W !!! Thx poster! The people deserve to know the truth! Our people perish for lack of knowledge!

Please inform yourself and others all along the way! An informed citizen is freedoms best friend! In the begining of a change the patriot is brave hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds however the timid join him for then it cost nothing to be a patriot! In a time of universal deciet,telling the truth is a revolutionary act!

Google 'war is a racket'

[freedomcorp]

Unacceptable!! Police crowd control tactics are becoming more agressive with every event. Whats next, a repeat of Kent State?

[nerdling301]

you're dumb.

[sandboxboy80]

Wow! REALLY??? You think the philosophy of someone who was born 277 years ago wouldnt have a changed?

Im sure ol'e George would of lead the charge in the fight against terror had he seen the towers fall. Time will tell why so many gave their lives for the war in Iraq. Just ask the Iranian protesters!

BTW the "US" has been the worlds police for some time... ask Europe about the nazis if you disagree.

With great power comes great responsibility, and USA is #1 !!!!!

[Veng3r]

Since when is the US now the World's police force? That's NOT how George Washington said we need to do things.

Or have you already forgotten?

[USHomeboy]

in iraq it's not a game... we are not behind our computer....Pdt Bush told us to go in Iraq...So we went with pride...But Iraqi War is based on lies,and everyones know!

That's why USA wanted to change,and for a part Why,Pdt Obama became ur President...

[MikeofWyoming]

Veterans eh? I highly doubt that people dressed up as soldiers speak for veterans!

[flamenco64]

I'm a vet and sorry to hear about your brothers. Our governments failed policy caused all of those deaths in Iraq. Bush and Cheney have blood on their hands!

[sandboxboy80]

SHUT THE FUCK UP!!!!! I lost 5 brothers over there and came home with shrapnel still lodged in my face!!

Everyone of you knew what could happen when you raised your right hand and signed the dotted line. You didnt join the fucking peace corps!

You fucking hippies dont deserve to wear those uniforms and call your selves veterans.

If we bring the troops home now our CHILDREN will be back over there fighting but next time it will be against Iran and Syria together!!!!

[GinaBina1228]

Wow since you have such a strong opinion How do you suppose we do that you moron...I guess if everyone's mind was a simple as yours...Fuck you and just bring the troops home would sound nice...but since this is the real world sorry sweet heart its not that easy. Grow a pair and enlist see for yourself what it is like in iraq....and until you do your JUST BRING THE TROOPS home statement is useless