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I guess it takes getting arrested to get attention unlike the peaceful war protest I attended in a big city suburb where only cars driving by paid any attention.
Heartening to see the number of Iraq veterans who led the D. C. protest.
As Thousands March to Capitol to Protest Iraq Conflict, 189 Arrested; War Supporters Take on 'Vocal Minority'
By Michelle Boorstein, V. Dion Haynes and Allison Klein
Washington Post Staff Writers, Sunday, September 16, 2007; Page A08
A march by thousands of protesters demanding an end to the Iraq war turned chaotic yesterday afternoon near the Capitol, where hundreds sprawled on the ground in a symbolic "die-in." Police arrested 189 people, including 10 who organizers said were veterans of the war.
The march opposing the war was led by about 50 veterans who served in Iraq, according to Iraq Veterans Against the War. Many wore fatigues as the crowd marched down Pennsylvania Avenue, where several blocks were lined with war supporters. At times, back-and-forth shouting grew confrontational and obscene.
March organizers said Iraq war veterans were more involved and visible at yesterday's protest than in any other similar demonstration since the conflict began. Activists said they are planning "a week of action" meant to push the antiwar movement to a more confrontational stage.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/09/15/AR2007091500826.html?hpid%3Dtopnews&sub=AR
