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Protesters Hang Banner on Rushmore

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(Newser) – A group of Greenpeace protesters were cited yesterday after draping a 2,300-square-foot banner over Mount Rushmore, the Argus Leader reports. The banner sported Barack Obama's face and read: “America honors leaders, not politicians: Stop global warming.” The 11 protesters scaled up and rappelled down the mountain using existing rock anchors. They were all cited for unlawful climbing and trespassing, misdemeanors carrying a maximum penalty of 6 months in prison.

Greenpeace climbers rappel down the face of Mount Rushmore National Memorial in Keystone, SD, July 8, 2009 to unfurl a banner that challenges President Obama to show leadership on global warming.
Greenpeace climbers rappel down the face of Mount Rushmore National Memorial in Keystone, SD, July 8, 2009 to unfurl a banner that challenges President Obama to show leadership on global warming.   (AP Photo/Greenpeace, Kate Davison)
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Reader65069154
Jul 9, 09 12:15 PM CDT
and 11 more wackos join the ranks of the Federally subsidized? Reply
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Newser001
Jul 9, 09 12:29 PM CDT
Read the banner, simpleton... ' America Honors Leaders, Not Politicians - Stop Global Warming ' - A perfect venue for a perfect message.
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Reader65069154
Jul 9, 09 12:33 PM CDT
I'm sorry I lost interest in the banner when the wackos had to break federal law to get their point across, whatever the heck it was.
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Reader64481089
Jul 9, 09 12:47 PM CDT
I think I would rather be a wacko indeed much more so than some idiot who cared only for themselves even to the point of taking a chance no matter so small that they allow their ignorance to help destroy a world that may yet be saved, one day your children children will inherit what is left and with your words you make it clear you could care less about your own children and what they must deal with.
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Reader65069154
Jul 9, 09 1:00 PM CDT
I'm sorry, when you say my children will inherit what is left do you mean the national debt?
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