Keith and Shamar Thomas – a Marine Corps veteran who attended the Occupy Times Square protest on Oct. 15 and confronted police officers for using excessive force on protesters – discuss what the Occupy movement means to him and the potential for other veterans to get involved.
Thomas, for whom military service is a family affair, pointed out that riot police were not necessary in Times Square. “I’ve been in battle. There was no battle going on.” Thomas wants to inspire other veterans to support the movement: “This is our time – in our generation – to change the greed that is in America.”
Marine Corps veteran Sgt. Shamar Thomas on Occu…, posted with vodpod
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The young brother showed courage and leadership. I’m proud of him. You could see he short circuited all the cops’ programming. I’m sure he has to wonder whether he should have been part of a mission to kill citizens of Iraq and Afghanistan on behalf of an America that is all too ready to use violence against its own citizens if they dare to peacefully challenge the powerful right here at home.
Yes, LTL. I believe this young man will be remembered for his courage and bravery.
Awesome interview…
Yes, it is. Sorry about the auto play though. I don’t know how to stop it. I was going to delet the story but it’s one of the more popular stories on this blog.
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