The Gazette reports that 11 people who staged a sit-in at Senator Charles Grassley's Cedar Rapids office were found guilty of simple misdemeanor trespass by Magistrate Judge Jill Ableidinger. Sentencing will occur on June 5th.
Frank Cordaro of Des Moines, a former Catholic priest and seasoned activist, expressed disappointment in the judge's decision.
“A few brave judges need to side with the peacemakers and raise the larger issues of international law and the criminality of war making with the (Bush) Administration,” Codaro said.
It's been his experience that the judicial branch of the U.S. government sides with the executive branch in war making, Cordaro said. His first arrest dates back to a 1977 protest at the Pentagon.
“At the moment, our judicial system is not independent enough to act freely on its Constitutional obligation to uphold international treaties that are at odds with our national security state and the current war in Iraq,” Codaro said.
Update: David Goodner left this comment "In other news, close to one million people have died needlessly and without cause because of the invasion and occupation of Iraq." --
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In other news, close to one million people have died needlessly and without cause because of the invasion and occupation of Iraq
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