Anti War NY Times Reporter Booed Off Stage
Chris Hedges left in tears. His speech at a graduation ceremony criticizing the war in Iraq was not well received.
"Hedges began his abbreviated 18-minute speech comparing United States’ policy in Iraq to piranhas and a tyranny over the weak. His microphone was unplugged within three minutes.
"Voices of protest and the sound of foghorns grew.
"Some graduates and audience members turned their backs to the speaker in silent protest. Others rushed up the aisle to vocally protest the remarks, and one student tossed his cap and gown to the stage before leaving...."
Chris Hedges left in tears. His speech at a graduation ceremony criticizing the war in Iraq was not well received.
"Hedges began his abbreviated 18-minute speech comparing United States’ policy in Iraq to piranhas and a tyranny over the weak. His microphone was unplugged within three minutes.
"Voices of protest and the sound of foghorns grew.
"Some graduates and audience members turned their backs to the speaker in silent protest. Others rushed up the aisle to vocally protest the remarks, and one student tossed his cap and gown to the stage before leaving...."
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