Superhero Dads Protest on Lawmaker's Roof

Fathers' group demonstrates for paternal access rights
By Kate Rockwood,  Newser Staff
Posted Jun 8, 2008 4:38 PM CDT
Superhero Dads Protest on Lawmaker's Roof
It is not known if Harriet Harman, shown here with prime minister Gordon Brown, was home during the protest.   (AP Photo)

Two dads in superhero getups climbed on a British lawmaker's roof today to demand their rights, the AP reports. A fathers' group staged the protest to promote paternal access rights, after talks with 10 Downing St. broke down. “We are now resuming a full-scale campaign of direct action,” said the founder of Fathers 4 Justice. "F4J is now the last line in the defense of fatherhood.” (More father stories.)

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