You need to see this tweet. "They traveled to D.C. They slept outside in wheelchairs.."

[Miles Archer]

John Nichols‏
@NicholsUprising

They traveled to D.C.
They slept outside in wheelchairs.
They were arrested.
They never lost faith.
They saved Medicaid. @NationalADAPT

Link to tweet

[asiliveandbreathe]

1. One of many posterchilds for ACA..this is not right...hands behind back..

I am humbled by this young gal....

[flibbitygiblets]

5. Unbelievable. What a brave hero she is.

Where are the cops that stand up and say "No, I will not arrest these people--have you no decency?"

[asiliveandbreathe]

7. So true..I was thinking the same thing..It is hard to weigh for them - I'm sure

"No, I will not arrest these people--have you no decency?"

[tblue37]

15. They didn't just arrest them, either. They dragged many of them out of their wheelchairs so

roughly that there was blood on the floor from the violence.

[loyalsister]

6. It's a proud moment for her and ADAPT

It is most definitely okay for the heroes to be photographed in their glory.

[BigmanPigman]

2. They are braver and stronger than the entire GOP put together

and that includes McCain (he wanted to throw them under the bus 4 days ago).

[SamKnause]

3. And her hands are cuffed or twist tied behind her back.

What a sick fucking display from our police and lawmakers.

[jmbar2]

4. Nichols' tweet gave me goosebumps

Adapt folks truly are the heroes here. Well done!

[Leith]

8. rethugs Must Be Terrified

The pictures of people in wheelchairs being handcuffed and arrested - some even being carried out of their chairs! - is the ugliest picture of America I've ever seen.

What a shameful thing for them to do.

[eleny]

11. The political ads are composing themselves

[friendly_iconoclast]

9. ADAPT has been doing this in DC for many years-no one should *ever* doubt their determination

[eleny]

10. No thoughts - only tears

[SergeStorms]

12. That makes you wonder.......

why many people - without disabilities - in the U.S. won't even take the time TO STINKING VOTE!

You're absolutely correct. These people are the REAL heroes!

[Mountain Mule]

13. Nothing about us without us!

I am so very proud of my fellow Americans with disabilities. Colorado Senator Cory Gardner (R) had disabled peaceful protesters arrested as well. This tactic on the part of the Republicans has blown up in their faces big time. I would be out there getting arrested myself if only I could. Thank you so much to that young woman for her courage.

[pangaia]

14. That stupid fucking asshole cop has her handcuffed behind her back ???????

What the fuck is she going to do? Jump out and kick him in the balls?



god save us