This is an excerpt from a popular Facebook thread related to the unprecedented take over of Wall Street by protesters tired of the greed that drives corporate culture in the United States and which seems unmitagated in spite of the dire economic situation currently afflicting our neighbor to the south. This is what Marine Ward Ryley posted on Saturday:
“I’m heading up there tonight in my dress blues. So far, 15 of my fellow marine buddies are meeting me there, also in Uniform.
I want to send the following message to Wall St and Congress:
I didn’t fight for Wall St. I fought for America. Now it’s Congress’ turn.
My true hope, though, is that we Veterans can act as first line of defense between the police and the protester. If they want to get to some protesters so they can mace them, they will have to get through the Fucking Marine Corps first. Let’s see a cop mace a bunch of decorated war vets.
I apologize now for typos and errors. Typing this on iPhone whilst heading to NYC. We can organize once we’re there. That’s what we do best. If you see someone in uniform, gather together.
A formation will be held tonight at 10PM.
We all took an oath to uphold, protect and defend the constitution of this country. That’s what we will be doing.
Hope to see you there!!”
Editor’s note: By the time of this article the number of volunteer soldiers and veterans supporting the protest had grown to hundreds.
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