Bush, You killed my son...

"President Bush, you killed my son"

Mother of GI Killed in Iraq Arrested in 'Chaotic' Scene by Sharon Waters

The mother of a South Brunswick man killed in Iraq was arrested yesterday after interrupting a speech by first lady Laura Bush during a campaign event in a Hamilton firehouse.

Sue Niederer wore a shirt with a photo of her son, Army Lt. Seth Dvorin, that read "President Bush You Killed My Son." Dvorin died in February, and Niederer said she asked the first lady why her daughters and the children of other politicians weren't serving in Iraq.

"At that point, it became chaotic and I was pushed and shoved," said Niederer, of Hopewell. "They engulfed me. It wasn't plain, ordinary folks, but people in suits with earphones."

The crowd chanted "Four more years" as Secret Service agents surrounded Niederer and escorted her outside. Once outside, Niederer said she was handcuffed and placed in a police van after trying to speak to reporters. She was charged with trespassing.

"I had a ticket to get in," said Niederer, adding that Hamilton police kept her ticket as evidence. "I was in there legitimately."

Niederer said she obtained a ticket by going to Republican campaign headquarters Tuesday, as a local newspaper had advised readers to do. She said some campaign workers recognized her as an outspoken anti-war activist, but still gave her a ticket. No one stopped Niederer when she checked in by name at yesterday's event.

Before Niederer's outburst in the firehouse, some people standing near her commented on her shirt, expressing sympathy, Niederer said. After her shouted question, Niederer said at least one person spoke in her defense, saying, "She has a right to speak. She's a mother."

A man standing near her noticed the Dvorin shirt and told her his son had served with the soldier in Iraq, Niederer said.

Dvorin graduated in 1998 from South Brunswick High School. He was the son of East Brunswick resident Richard Dvorin, Niederer's ex-husband.

Niederer has an Oct. 12 court date in Hamilton.

DASW RNC REPORTBACK with David Rovics and Dave Lippman - Sunday, September 19, 2004 7 - 10 pm Cellsp

RNC REPORTBACK : David Rovics and Dave Lippman will be performing together live!

This Sunday, September 19, 2004 7 - 10 pm

CELLspace 2050 Bryant Street (between Mariposa and 18th St.) San Francisco

Hundreds of people from the Bay Area joined hundreds of thousands in the streets of New York City to confront the Bush Administration!

Bay Area folks who were in New York during the Republican National Convention will share, stories, photos, and video.

Activist musicians David Rovics and Dave Lippman will perform!

Come see and hear what the mainstream media didn't report, and support DASW's ongoing efforts to end the U.S. war for empire and create greater democracy here at home.

Requested donation $5 - $25 (No one turned away for lack of funds.)

If you want to present or volunteer to help set up, work the door, clean up, etc. email sf_no_rnc_rb@yahoo.com or call 510-520-4991.



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David Rovics:

"If the key to building a mass movement is to make it 'irresistible,' David is opening the flood gates." - Medea Benjamin, Founding Director, Global Exchange

"David Rovics is the musical version of Democracy Now!" - Amy Goodman, host, Democracy Now!

"David Rovics' music gives life and hope in the struggle for peace and justice. He is an inspiration." - Reverend Roy Bourgeois, founder, SOA Watch

Dave Lippman:

"We are all laughing our asses off." - KMUD, Redway, California

"An albino James Baldwin" - Utah Phillips

"The Dean felt that more harm than good would come from your visit." - Student, Skidmore College, New York