Hunger strike for Hicks

A former Adelaide businessman, known as "Mike", has begun a hunger strike outside St Francis Xavier's Cathedral in the city today in support of David Hicks. He has vowed to stay on hunger strike for "as long as it takes" to get Hicks out of Guantanamo Bay. Picture: BRENTON EDWARDS

February 13, 2007 09:39am

A FORMER Adelaide businessman is willing to give up all food from today in support of David Hicks.

The man, who wants to be known only as Mike, is going on a hunger strike for ``as long as it takes'' for Hicks to be released from Guantanamo Bay.

Mike, wearing orange, will sit in peaceful protest in Victoria Square from 1pm today. He is encouraging others to sit with him to show support.

``I realised that I am ashamed to be an Australian and I never thought I would say that,'' Mike said. You can text support to 0412 361 234.

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