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February 12, 2008
Dozens use chief justice's visit to protest Guantanamo

Providence Journal/Andrew Dickerman
The group -- some in symbolic orange jumpsuits -- protested the erosion of of habeas corpus and other constitutional rights as well as the torture of prisoners today.
PROVIDENCE -- At least 70 protesters marched outside the federal courthouse today during the visit of Chief U.S. Supreme Court Justice John G. Roberts Jr., demanding that the United States close its detention center at Guantanamo.
Many dressed in orange jumpsuits, signifying the detainees held at Guantanamo. They marched to chants and carried signs: “Patriot Act = Lost Rights,” and “Shut Down Guantanamo.”
“The present administration in Washington does not believe in the rule of law. Our country is in the business of torture,” said Martin Lepkowski, a member of Witness for Peace.
“I think the chief justice is making wrong decisions,” said Constance Allen, a member of the Raging Grannies. “I think prisoners should have rights. Torture is wrong. We should close Guantanamo -- it’s a shame on America.”
The protest began with a rally in Burnside Park at 10:30, and moved over to the sidewalk in front of the courthouse. It began breaking up at noon.
-- Journal staff writer Karen Lee Ziner
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What's a shame on America is that a large portion of our own population is more worried about the rights of people who would still kill them, given half a chance, despite their moral indignation.
What's the term.... "useful idiots"? Useful to the enemy, mind you. Not civilized society.