One hundred thousand Shi'ites protest Iraq charter

[sabra]

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/L26663687.htm

One hundred thousand Shi'ites protest Iraq charter

BAGHDAD, Aug 26 (Reuters) - A hundred thousand Iraqis across the country marched on Friday in support of a maverick Shi'ite cleric opposed to a draft constitution that U.S.-backed government leaders say will deliver a brighter future.

The protest could reinforce the opposition of Sunni Arabs who dominate the insurgency and are bitterly against the draft.

Supporters of young Shi'ite firebrand Moqtada al-Sadr, who has staged two uprisings against U.S. troops, also protested against poor services during their marches, stepping up the pressure on the government.

A hundred thousand Sadr supporters marched in eight cities, including 30,000 people who gathered for a sermon delivered on his behalf in a Baghdad slum district.

[Javaman]

1. Yup, freedoms on the march alright...

perhaps moron* should read a little history. As in the way the Mechanics marched in New York City during the ratification of our constitution. Ahh, but that would require someone with a brain and the ability to read above a second grade level (my pet goat)

[Moderator]

2. Duplicate

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x1729531