Surround Capitol
Hundreds of Disabled Protesters
Stage Health Care Protest in Downtown Nashville
ADAPT: "Police officers began cuffing and removing the protesters from the street. The activists using power wheelchairs, the Metro Police found, were the most difficult. They dragged one and attempted to use the controls to drive a second power wheelchair from the street."
"Once the police had everyone cleared from the street they realized they were not equipped with accessible transportation. Without a way to take those who use wheelchairs to the station for the arrest, the police ended up giving everyone citations."
Story and Photos continued at ADAPT
LA Times: "Sixty people were arrested, police spokesman Don Aaron said. Fifty were cited for blocking streets and refusing to move, while 10 were taken to jail. Lawmakers, state workers and legislative staffers were blocked from entering or leaving parking garages as about 400 protesters chanted slogans, held signs and camped out for several hours at busy intersections.
Participants came from all over the country to complain about Tennessee's long-term care system for the disabled."
See previous TGW Post:
400 Disabled Protesters Take Over Downtown Nashville
ADAPT Nashville Protest TennCare Medicaid Cuts Bredesen Tennessee Election 2006 Universal Healthcare
