Groups supporting the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, including Move America Forward, a Gathering of Eagles, and Free Republic, plan a rally at 11 a.m. today at the Washington Monument, followed by a 1 p.m. march along Constitution
Avenue.Antiwar groups plan an extensive series of events, including marches, protests and blockades, across the city Wednesday to mark the fifth anniversary of the start of the war in Iraq.
The protesters, headed by the umbrella group United For Peace and Justice, plan, among other things, a morning demonstration at the Internal Revenue Service at 12th Street and Constitution Avenue NW, disruptions along K Street NW and a 10 a.m. march on the Mall.
They plan roving activities throughout the day, as well as a procession from Arlington Cemetery to Washington, and demonstrations at the White House and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Dueling demonstrations are pretty common around here, but one thing strikes me as a bit different. Anyone know why the peaceniks will be demonstrating at the IRS?
The Post also has an interesting article on an event where war veterans shared their experiences. Here's the link: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/03/14/AR2008031403887.html?nav=hcmodule. To see a live webcast of the Iraq War Veterans Against the War event go to: http://ivaw.org/ws_live.html.
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