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April 22, 2011

Supporters of Bradley Manning Disrupt Obama Speech 
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Supporters of accused U.S. Army whistleblower Bradley Manning disrupted
a speech by President Obama at a fundraiser in San Francisco on
Thursday. The protesters, who bought tickets to the $5,000 a plate
fundraiser, began singing a song about the military's mistreatment of
Manning.
The singing was lead by Oakland activist Naomi Pitcairn.

Protest singers: "Yes, it's true that Terry Jones is legally free // To
burn a people's holy book in shameful effigy // But at another location
in this country // Alone in a 6x12 cell sits Bradley // 23 hours a day
is night."

Earlier this week, Manning was transferred from the Quantico Marine brig
in Virginia to a prison at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.



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