Leftists Supporting The Troops?

Rob Port at Wizbang has the story about anti-war protestors besieging wounded and disabled soldiers at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, D.C., with taunts and protest signs. One sign displayed "Maimed for a Lie." CNSNews.com purportedly will provide videotaped confirmation of the story later today.

True or otherwise, the story is somewhat credible based on previous antics of anti-war protesters. It's not unusual for radical leftists to voice their dissension in an outrageous and disturbing manner. In fact, on many occasions their actions have been substantively indistinguishable from children's temper tantrums. It's a lousy way for them to influence the public to be sympathetic to their viewpoint.

If this reported stunt at Walter Reed actually occurred, my guess is that they'll lose support. It's contrary to their mantra that they "support the troops." (via Drudge)


[Update 8/25/05, 1100 EDT]

Rob Port has updated the story, indicating that the hospital protest was organized by Code Pink Women for Peace and it apparently has been going on for some time. It's really disgusting that our wounded fighting men and women have to see these anti-war extremists out the windows of the hospital while they are trying to heal and recuperate. Clearly, these leftist low-lifes do not support the troops. All they seem to do is bring more agony to people who are already in pain.