PROTEST
"Thousands of anti-war protesters took to the streets this past weekend for the fourth anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq. The mostly peaceful demonstrations called for an end to funding for the Iraq War and withdrawal of troops."
Protestors marched from the National Mall to the Pentagon on March 17, 2007. The protest was organized by the Answer coalilation.
Many realize that protesting the war is one issue, but we also need to remember all of the troops who lost their lives fighting for our country.
Many veterans of previous wars were protesting and were remembering their fellow brothers who have fought and died.
"Money for jobs and education, not for war and occupation!" echoed the streets of San Francisco while over 3000 protestors marched on Market Street.
On Monday, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice defended the decision to go to war in Iraq but acknowledged an initial failure to send enough troops to handle the civil unrest after the overthrow of Saddam Hussein.
A World War II veteran, Harold Unsicker, protested in San Francisco along with 3000 other protestors on March 18 holding a sign stating: "IM 88, THE WAR IS A MISTAKE! WWII VET."
"Money for jobs and education, not for war and occupation!" echoed the streets on Market Street in San Francisco.
Many feel the War in Iraq is a mistake. Its a shame that many veterans that fought for our country do not support the war and President Bush. Does that suggest anything...? Don't get me wrong, our country will always support our troops, but many believe too many casualties and troops are dieing.
I would enjoy hearing comments on this topic and if anyone else protests the war.
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