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 Scott Olsen Speaks, TwicePosted on Nov 29, 2011
Things are looking up for two-tour Iraq War veteran Scott Olsen, who was injured Oct. 25 during a police raid on the Occupy Oakland encampment, where he was taking part in demonstrations against the corporatization of the American political system. Although he still shows signs of impairment from head trauma, he is able to tell his own story now, as he does in the two interviews posted below with USA Today and IndyBay.org. Take it away, Scott. —KA USA Today and IndyBay.org via The Washington Post: USA Today: IndyBay.org:
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By IMax, December 1, 2011 at 7:06 am Link to this comment
Five heartfelt comments on Scott Olsen’s condition and one afterthought by gerard.
Chris Hedges’ rants on OWS enjoys hundreds of comments.
Fairly sad and tremendously embarrassing.
Report thisBy doublestandards/glasshouses, November 30, 2011 at 9:22 am Link to this comment
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He restores my faith in the future of this country. If there are enough young people like him we have nothing to fear.
Report thisBy EmileZ, November 30, 2011 at 1:20 am Link to this comment
He seems like such a nice guy.
Although he is having some difficulty with his speech, I must say, I doubt I could have done as well in front of a camera.
Report thisBy Litl Bludot, November 30, 2011 at 1:01 am Link to this comment
Eminent crackdown by LAPD, notorious for their brutality. Hopefully it won’t be on
Report thisdisplay tonight. There are unidentified military type with weapons, there are also
cops on the beat with tear gas guns, rubber bullet guns. People needed to witness
at:
http://occupy.tv/Occupy-Los_Angeles-Live-Stream/
By IMax, November 29, 2011 at 4:01 pm Link to this comment
Great to see Scott up and about.
Report thisBy gerard, November 29, 2011 at 3:18 pm Link to this comment
Be sure to watch Democracy now today, Tuesday. Amy gives complete exposure to one of the developers of nonlethal sprays —pepper spray and tear gas—who says use against peaceful protesters is completely beyond reason, dangerous and stupid—a clear corroboration for all of us who oppose this kind of militarized police action, both here and in other countries to suppress dissent.
It’s encouraging to see whistle-blowers coming forward to defend democratic procedures and fairness.
BE WELL, SCOTT!
Report thisBy Outraged, November 29, 2011 at 2:33 pm Link to this comment
It’s good to see him doing better but even in this it
is also infuriating to know this happened. It was out
of line and should be FULLY prosecuted.
Take care Scott.
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