Peaceful Iraq war protests prompt 71 arrests

[Judi Lynn]

Peaceful Iraq war protests prompt 71 arrests
POSTED: 6:35 p.m. EDT, September 26, 2006

From Lisa Goddard
CNN
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WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Two Presbyterian ministers were among 71 people arrested during a series of peaceful protests against the Iraq war Tuesday, said a spokeswoman for a group participating in the protests.

Demonstrators held sit-ins, prayer services and sing-alongs at four locations in the Capitol complex, including the central atrium of the Senate Hart Office Building.

The demonstrations were reminiscent of the Vietnam era, with protesters strumming guitars, singing peace songs, holding flowers and wearing hats made of balloons. (Watch how the protests are part of a highly charged day in Washington -- 2:23 )

Senate staffers watched the demonstrators from their offices. Protesters said that several workers gave them a thumbs-up or other signs of approval.
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http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/09/26/dc.protests/index.html

[datadiva]

1. Can you feel it?

The ball is rolling. It will get bigger and bigger until it bursts. I am getting more hopeful by the day. :bounce:

[leftchick]

2. CNN actually showed some video!

They were laying on the floor moaning like wounded civilians in Iraq. They were wonderful and brave!

:applause:

[ShortnFiery]

3. Let's hope The Torture Bill doesn't pass this week or else

some of the leaders within the Anti-War Movement may "be disappeared" as domestic TERRORISTS. :scared:

After all, *a terrorist* is anyONE Dear Leader names as such. :wow: :scared: :grr: