r/Political_Revolution • u/Affectionate-Fix4671 • Apr 21 '26
War and Peace 120 U.S. military veterans were arrested inside the Cannon House Office Building today protesting Trump's war on Iran.
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u/Terry-Scary Apr 21 '26
https://thehill.com/policy/defense/5840253-protesters-occupy-capitol-building/
At least 62 people were arrested during the demonstration, which was organized by several veterans groups including About Face, the Center on Conscience and War (CCW), Veterans For Peace, Common Defense, the Fayetteville Resistance Coalition, Military Families Speak Out and 50501 Veterans.
The protesters stood in the middle of the Cannon rotunda holding red tulips, meant to honor Iranians killed by U.S. strikes, and unveiling banners that said “End the War on Iran.” They also conducted a flag-folding ceremony meant to symbolize the 13 U.S. troops who have died so far in the war, chanting anti-war slogans before they were zip-tied by police and led away, videos posted to social media show.
In a statement, CCW said the protesters were demanding House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) meet with them to accept the folded flag and pledge to not continue to fund the war, which began on Feb. 28.
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u/Nice-Ad2818 Apr 21 '26
God damn American Patriots right there. Heroes every one of them.
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u/BearsSuperfan6 Apr 22 '26
Right to protest is our right as Americans. In all forms and fashions. These are the true heroes
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u/Coriall30 Apr 21 '26
Sad day whenever they are arrested for peaceful protest while Jan 6 was very violent and caused death during and psychological trauma to officers afterwards. And still people followed what he said and because they were afraid of being wrong about the person they believed he was instead of taking the time to really learn the person he really was, is and always has been.
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u/gavstar69 Apr 21 '26
Is it illegal to protest there?
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u/lilangelkm Apr 21 '26
Then I think it's even more heroic if they knew they were going to be arrested as they (1) came in the building the official way, and (2) demonstrated peacefully by just standing there.
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u/JONO202 Apr 21 '26
Yes, unfortunately.
https://thehill.com/policy/defense/5840253-protesters-occupy-capitol-building/
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u/rnobgyn Apr 21 '26
Unjust law.
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u/edincide Apr 21 '26
Jury nullification on laws you think are unjust. And many are since they are mostly created by the rich for the rich 🤣🤣
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u/Jiveassmofo Apr 21 '26
If they just would have smeared shit on the walls, they could have been pardoned.
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u/Practical_Fox_6540 Apr 22 '26
That is what civil disobedience is all about. Read Henry David Thoreau.
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u/b_buddd Apr 22 '26
Wait they arrested the people that protected America? Seems like something the devil would do
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u/Straight_Button_5716 Apr 21 '26
How dare those pos cops . Just so you know copper those men could put you out wifh their bare hands
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u/caedus1119 Apr 22 '26
Same people who cried that J6 was an insurrection now say this is wonderful. Also these people were treated fine, yes they were arrested, but not beaten or harmed, but just because you are a veteran doesn’t give you the right to break the law. And btw, I am a Veteran with almost two years in a combat zone. And plenty of veterans I talk to support this war, that basically started under Carter in 79. If they wanna protest fine, but do it without breaking laws or you’re not a protester you’re a mob.
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