CNN reporter David Etzler was in Czech military in 1989 . Visiting soldiers got copies of the petition and took it to their bases and units . Etzler launched petition to ensure military would not attack anti - communist protesters . He was fired by military top brass because of his activism .
CNN reporter David Etzler was in Czech military in 1989 . Etzler launched petition to ensure military would not attack anti - communist protesters . He was fired by military top brass because of his activism .