By Texas Death Penalty Abolition Movement
On a bright and sunny morning in Houston, war criminal George W. Bush came to River Oaks to sign copies of his book "Decision Points." Some fans of Bush camped out as early as 5 a.m. to get in line.
The police and Secret Service were out in force blocking off parking spaces and harassing peaceful protesters. The Houston Police department had several officers on horseback. About 25 protesters from several organizations turned out to raise awareness of Bush’s war crimes and torture policies.
Bush has admitted during interviews for the book that he ordered water boarding which has long been considered torture. The crowd of people getting their book signed was almost entirely white. During the hour and a half Abolition Movement members protested we only counted two people of color in the book signing line. Several of the people purchasing the book were angered by the protesters.