Support the W.Main St. Bridge 4!!
On May 4th, 2008 a group of over 200 anti-war protesters took over the W. Main St. Bridge for nearly 2 hours. This was done as a demonstration of popular opposition to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. When riot police moved in to disburse the people 4 demonstrators sat in th emiddle of the street in non-violent civil disobedience and were subsequently arrested.
Yvette Coil:
The wife of a disabled Gulf War veteran with PTSD, she is a mother, conflict managemet major at Kent State, and member of the Kent State Anti-War Committee, Iraq Veterans Against the War and Military Families Speak Out. She was handled aggresively by police which resulted in the serious damaging of a nerve in her arm, which continues to leave much of it without feeling.
Aaron Brooks:
A life long resident of the Kent area, Aaron is a local musician and member of the Kent State Anti-War Committee
Bill Arthrell:
Bill is a Kent State Alumnis, who attended at the time of the Kent State Massacre in 1970. He also was arrested for civil disobedience during the "tent cities" which were meant to prevent construction of the gym annex on the hill where the National Guard fired on students. He is currently a history teacher in the Cleveland public schools.
Sable:
Sable is a Kent State student and member of the Women's Liberation Collective. Funds are needed and much appreciated for the legal defense and campaign in support of these individuals. Your support is greatly appreciated.
In solidarity,
Kent State Anti-War Committee
Kent Anti-Racist Action
Women's Liberation Collective
Portage Peace
Money is needed to aid in their legal costs and the campaign in their support.
