Hundreds join Sheehan in rally against Iraq war

[sabra]

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05255/569972.stm

Hundreds join Sheehan in rally against Iraq war

Shielded from the sun by a large tarpaulin, Cindy Sheehan walked to the microphone dressed in blue denim shorts and no shoes, then blasted the policies of President Bush.

"Every time Bush talks he should be removed from office," Sheehan screamed into the microphone. "None of the chicken hawks have served our country the way our children have," she continued, referring to Bush and members of his administration who support the Iraq war but did not fight in previous conflicts.

Sheehan, co-founder of Gold Star Families for Peace, and more than 300 others gathered yesterday for a memorial service at Flagstaff Hill in Schenley Park. That was followed by a candlelight march to Soldiers & Sailors National Military Museum & Memorial in Oakland.

The event was part of the national "Bring the Troops Home Now" campaign to take the message of Sheehan's 26-day vigil in Crawford, Texas, to people across the country.

[DesEtoiles]

1. Keep. The. Pressure. On.

[MaggieSwanson]

2. Great article, great turnout! n/t

[Gregorian]

3. Tell it like it is, Cindy.

Bless your heart. I wish you hadn't experienced tragedy. By telling the truth, you may spare others the same.

[babydollhead]

4. was there...

it was a pot luck picnic with 700+ people...everyone sat and listened to the many speakers and when it became time to hear Cindy everyone stood and walked closer to the stage. It was good to see a huge crowd of locals booing *. Buses and buses are Washington bound.

[DoYouEverWonder]

5. Can't wait for Sept 23rd in DC

to meet all these wonderful folks.