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Demovictory9

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Sat Jun 6, 2020, 08:58 AM Jun 2020

Shoved man is long time peace activist, his name is Martin Gugino

https://nypost.com/2020/06/05/martin-gugino-buffalo-man-pushed-by-police-is-long-time-activist/

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Martin Gugino — the 75-year-old man who was shoved to the ground by Buffalo police in a video seen by millions — is a long-time peace activist and “gentle person,” according to friends.

The resident of Amherst in Erie County is a member of the People United for Sustainable Housing Buffalo and anti-nuclear group Kings BayPlowshares, the Buffalo News reported.

“He’s a gentle person who really believes that he must stand up for what he thinks is right,” said Gugino’s pal Terrence Bisson. “That’s why he went to the demonstration. He would never resist physically any kind of orders. He’s a bit frail, not because of his age. He has some health problems.”

The two have worked together at the Western New York Peace Center on Latin American issues.
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Shoved man is long time peace activist, his name is Martin Gugino (Original Post) Demovictory9 Jun 2020 OP
FTP & ACAB Coventina Jun 2020 #1
That was horrifying to watch. Freedomofspeech Jun 2020 #2
And some idiot on FB essme Jun 2020 #3
Not only do they not believe in facts... Freedomofspeech Jun 2020 #4
Does anyone know how he's doing? Dale Neiburg Jun 2020 #5
Serious in stable condition according to the article. marble falls Jun 2020 #6
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