CODEPINK: Hunger-Striker Collapses in Lieberman's Office

[G_j]

http://www.commondreams.org/news2007/0628-15.htm


CODEPINK: Hunger-Striker Collapses in Lieberman's Office 1 Hour Ago

WASHINGTON - JUNE 28 - Bay area CODEPINK member collapsed in Lieberman's office after 10 days of an ongoing hunger-strike to gain a meeting with the Senator. Outraged by Senator Lieberman's comments on CBS on June 15 about wanting to bomb Iran, CODEPINK member Leslie Angeline, 50, decided to start a hunger strike until she could meet with the senator. A meeting was scheduled then cancelled by Lieberman's office, resulting in over 50 members of CODEPINK and Iranian, Iraqi, Israeli and Jewish communities to converge on the Senator's office. 3 days later the Senator from Connecticut repeated his accusations and proposed military attack against Iran. Angeline has been a daily presence in Lieberman's office and passed out in the presence of staffers today. She is in transit to GW hospital to be treated for dehydration. There is still no word from the Senator's staff as to whether she will get a meeting or not.

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[Bluzmann57]

1. Here's hoping she's all right

Hunger strikes may seem like a good idea at the time, but, as we can see, there are dangers involved in them. Especially when it concerns any compassion a guy like Lieberman may have. He likely does not give a damn about anyone but himself. He probably is happy she passed out, then he's rid of her for a while. Ms. Angeline, please eat and or drink, at least a little bit. But continue to be a thorn in the side of that so and so.

[Breeze54]

2. I hope she'll be ok!

Did the Senator rush to the hospital with her? Reschedule a meeting yet?!? :sarcasm:

[Javaman]

3. Well since joe asshole is all for death and destruction, one more

nameless person in his worthless eyes means nothing.

Power to the pink!!! I hope she is okay.