Human shield has revelation

Brute Reality Proves Too Much for Idealist

Telegraph | Opinion | I was a naive fool to be a human shield for Saddam By Daniel Pepper

I wanted to join the human shields in Baghdad because it was direct action which had a chance of bringing the anti-war movement to the forefront of world attention. It was inspiring: the human shield volunteers were making a sacrifice for their political views - much more of a personal investment than going to a demonstration in Washington or London. It was simple - you get on the bus and you represent yourself.

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