Tape verifies command to “Open Fire!” on students
A man who was shot in the wrist when National
Guard troops killed four Kent State University students during an anti-war
demonstration says he has found an audiotape that reveals someone gave a command
to fire.
The FBI said this was an accident. Yeah, right.
A man who was shot in the wrist when National Guard troops killed four Kent State University students during an anti-war demonstration says he has found an audiotape that reveals someone gave a command to fire.
“All we want is the truth because we seek healing at Kent State for the student victims, as well as the triggermen who were ordered to fire. And healing can only result from the truth, and that’s all we want.”
Four Kent State students were killed and nine were wounded in the 1970 clash, which followed several days of Vietnam War protests. Four years later, eight guardsmen were acquitted of federal civil rights charges.
Just before the 13-second volley of gunfire, a voice on the tape is heard yelling, “Right here! Get Set! Point! Fire!“
The FBI has had a copy of the tape since the shootings took place. They’re as concerned about justice as they ever have been when civil rights and murder are used in the same sentence.
Posted: Wed - May 2, 2007 at 04:08 AM