Demonstrators Cause a Stir Outside Wayland Post Office

A small table set up alongside Boston Post Road in front of the drew honks, waves and comments Wednesday as demonstrators called for the impeachment of President Barack Obama.

The two demonstrators manning the table at about 11 a.m. explained that they were volunteers with the LaRouche Political Action Committee. Wayland wasn't specifically selected, but was merely a stop along their demonstration route that includes stops at post offices throughout New England.

A demonstrator who declined to give his name said the purpose of the presentations is to organize supporters and raise money for the group's efforts, a key goal of which is to "get Obama out and rebuild the country."

Posters of Obama with a mustache made famous by Adolf Hitler hung from the table. The demonstrator said the depiction was representative of their belief that Obama's policies mimic those of Hitler.

The volunteer said that the PAC became particularly active following the passage of the Affordable Care Act which he said is reminiscent of Hitler's own policies toward healthcare.

As post office customers came and went, the demonstrators called to them to come to the table and learn more about the LaRouche PAC's efforts. A few individuals did come to the table either to chat quietly or to vehemently disagree. A couple of people declined to come closer, but replied from a distance that they found the message "offensive."

Wayland Police Chief Bob Irving said in an email that dispatch had received a few calls about the demonstration, but the demonstrations involved "some people exercising their right to free speech on a public sidewalk."

"Should it become a hazard for traffic or create any other impediment to public safety," Irving continued in his email, "we will work with the protesters/organizers to insure [sic] that their, and everyone else’s, rights and public safety are protected."

The demonstrator indicated that they planned to remain at the table until about 5 p.m. Wednesday.