Cindy Sheehan Joins War Protest in Philly

[Hissyspit]

Source: Bucks County Courier Times

Cindy Sheehan joins war protest in Philly

By BRIAN SCHEID
phillyBurbs.com

PHILADELPHIA — A day after she was arrested at the Capitol, anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan arrived in Philadelphia on Tuesday afternoon for a raucous rally imploring Congress to impeach President Bush.

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“You're disrespecting your son's service,” shouted Chris Hill, an Army veteran from Center City. “It's a disgrace to her son.” Sheehan, who wore a T-shirt that read “Arrest Cheney First,” shouted back as about 150 protesters cheered her on. “My son was a hero and your president is a coward,” Sheehan yelled. “My son hated this war. My son disagreed with George Bush. My son went because he had honor, unlike his president. His life was misspent by the Bush administration.”

Tuesday's protest, which was held on Market Street in the shadow of Independence Hall and the National Constitution Center, was organized by Bill Perry of Middletown, a Vietnam veteran and executive director of Delaware Valley Veterans for America. “We feel it's imperative to impeach the people that lead us into this war under false pretenses,” said Perry.

While Bush might have started the war, he said, the Democrats who took control of Congress this year have done little to stop it. Before the protest began Perry set up 633 tombstones in remembrance of the soldiers who have died since Democrats took control of the House and Senate in January.

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“This administration is out of control and as long as nobody does anything, it will still be that way,” said Mavra Iano, a protester from Wyncote, Montgomery County. “Our Constitution is being trashed and if we don't say anything, they'll keep doing what they're doing.” Sarah Harris, a 17-year-old from Cherry Hill, stood on Market Street before the rally started and sold “Impeach Bush & Cheney” T-shirts for $10. Harris said she has attended several anti-war protests but said she has been disappointed in the lack of concern from her generation.

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[ayeshahaqqiqa]

1. Glad to see the vets getting out there

They know, far better than Bush/Cheney, what it means to serve their country.

[rodeodance]

2. I knew once the Dems (most) funded the supplement, it was going to be

hard to drawdown. Dennis K. is right about using the $$ to safely draw down.

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[leftchick]

4. here are some pics....

http://news.yahoo.com/photos/ss/events/us/052907cindysheehan/im:/070724/480/fd982cf372d44cf9b34d55a0da8c85d6



Anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan flashes the two-fingered 'peace' sign as she passes a bus with an image of former President Richard Nixon flashing a similar sign, indicating 'victory,' Tuesday, July 24, 2007, in Philadelphia. Sheehan was arrested Monday at the Capitol for disorderly conduct, shortly after saying she would run against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi over the California Democrat's refusal to try to impeach President Bush. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)



nti-war activist Cindy Sheehan makes remarks near Independence Hall, background, in Philadelphia, Tuesday, July 24, 2007. Sheehan was arrested Monday at the Capitol for disorderly conduct, shortly after saying she would run against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi over the California Democrat's refusal to try to impeach President Bush. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)


Reverend Yearwood is an awesome speaker too!

[ClayZ]

9. Bravo, Cindy! Thanks for posting this!

K and R

[BigDDem]

5. Hey Cindy

How's that retirement going?

[iamthebandfanman]

16. lonely

and photographerless


...


apparently

[pberq]

6. Go Cindy! - recommended

[endarkenment]

7. "a raucous rally imploring Congress to impeach President Bush"

HOW DARE SHE!

[angryxyouth]

8. They really need to get the word out before protests.

I live and work in Philly, very close to Independence Hall, and I had no Idea a protest was going on.

[harun]

15. Me too, I never hear anything about upcoming protests

I live North of Philly and there appears to be a group that goes out every Friday night near my place and protests on a busy corner. I need to stop one time and ask them if they always do this on Fridays.

[LWolf]

10. I love her response:

“My son was a hero and your president is a coward.”

[leftchick]

12. perfect isn't it?

Cindy rocks!

[LWolf]

13. Yes, she does.

I really appreciate the work she has done on behalf of all the people who have risked their lives for GWB's war.

[Maraya1969]

11. When someone loses a child or other family in an un-natural way they often take up a cause

related to it. Like John Walsh has spent his life trying to catch criminals after his son was taken and killed. Nichole Brown Simpson's sister has been working for battered women ever since Simpson was acquitted.

Look at how many charities have the names of victims on them?

The "Amber alert"

I bet there is a name for this.

[unkachuck]

14. "We feel it's imperative....

....to impeach the people that lead us into this war under false pretenses,” said Perry.

....yes sir, Mr Perry, corporatists are again fanning the flames of hatred for through conflict they control us and the worlds resources....

....they must be stopped and a better way of distributing resources found....too many people, too many nuclear weapons, too little time....

....thank you Mr. Perry and thank you Cindy for taking this heavy load upon your shoulders....