Police Horse Tramples Veteran During Rally

[kellyhound]

Portland 16 October 2008 Outside the debate, members of Iraq Veterans Against the War led a demonstration at the Hofstra University gates.

At least 15 people were arrested, including 5 IVAW members. Kellyhound of documentingreality.com/ captured footage of police on horseback attacking the crowd.

Police horses trampled at least one veteran, Nick Morgan, who lay on the ground nearly unconscious in a pool of blood.
Morgan served in Iraq for about a year. His condition is unknown.
Liam Madden of Iraq Veterans Against the War described the crackdown.

Liam Madden: "The police are doing what I did when I was in Iraq, just following their orders instead of their conscience.

And I think that's a big problem. And I just saw a veteran get his face stepped on by a horse, because the police, out of nowhere, just charged forward these giant animals, and they have no concern for the health and welfare of the people they're supposed to be serving and protecting."

The several veterans who were not arrested spoke to the independent media afterward, full of outrage.

Jabar Magruder, who was stationed in Iraq as part of the national guard, said he had not seen people attacked like that since he was in Iraq, and "I don't need to see that here".

Those arrested were charged with disorderly conduct and refusal to obey an official order, and released for a November 10 court date. There was almost no mention of this protest in the news media.

[Nyckname]

Heard about it on Democracy Now.

Here's one for ya. The Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America released a report card for members of Congress on VA issues. McSlimey got a D. Obama a B (he lost points for missed votes). And those feelthy leeberals from California, Boxer and Feinstein, bother received an A+.

[Fuchs414]

So we've whipped the crowd into a frenzy
Nearly crushed a veteran to death with our fun horses
And failed to meet our goals

I'd say thats flawless police work boys, crisis averted, god bless america.

[dirty ike]

Looks like it got a little intense for you Kellyhound.