In the early hours of Monday September 1st a formation of Iraq Veterans Against the War (IVAW) marched to the gates of the Xcel Center at the Republican National Convention in St. Paulm MN. Wesley Davey, a retired St. Paul police officer and Iraq veteran, led the group.

Upon their arrival, Mr. Davey was escorted through the police lines carrying a tri-fold American flag, a document addressing the needs of returning service members, and a copy of the U.S. Constitution to be delivered to a representative of the McCain campaign.

Unfortunately, after about a half hour of being directed from one person to another—all claiming to lead him to someone who could help him—Mr. Davey was led right back out the door, his offerings still in his hands. He and his fellow veterans had been turned away.

Additional Information: Iraq Veterans Against the War