Gyrocopter Pilot Doug Hughes Tells Thom His Secret 2 Year Plan Enviromental alert Real time
Doug Hughes – a 61 year old postal worker from Florida – landed his gyrocopter on the Capitol’s West Lawn on April 15. Hughes was arrested on the spot and sent back to Florida after an initial court appearance. This week a grand jury indicted Hughes on two felony counts and four misdemeanors – if convicted he faces 9 and a half years in jail and will have to forfeit his gyrocopter. Doug Hughes’ was arraigned today – he plead not guilty to all six charges. Why did he do it? Here now with us to talk about the necessary role of nonviolent direct action in American democracy – Gyrocopter Pilot and Postal Worker Doug Hughes and Rachel Rye Butler – Democracy Organizer for Greenpeace more information on the stories we’ve covered visit our websites at – – and You can also watch tonight’s show on Hulu – at BIG PICTURE and over at The Big Picture YouTube page. And – be sure to check us out on Facebook and Twitter! Enviromental alert Real time
