Protesters in U.S. cities call for end to Iraq war

[cal04]

By Chris Michaud

NEW YORK, Oct 27 (Reuters)-Anti-war demonstrators marched in a dozen U.S. cities on Saturday to call for an immediate end to the war in Iraq and a cut-off of funding by Congress.

The "national day of action," sponsored by the United for Peace and Justice coalition, attracted throngs of protesters in cities from Boston and New Orleans to Chicago and Los Angeles on the fifth anniversary of the U.S. Senate's vote authorizing the invasion of Iraq.

Wet weather dampened the turnout in New York, but thousands braved the rain for the anti-war event in Manhattan, where protesters carried signs reading "End the war now," demanding a cutoff of its funding; "Healthcare, not warfare;" and calling for the impeachment of President Bush for "war crimes."

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In Chicago, an estimated 10,000 people gathered at Union Park for the march to Federal Plaza. Democratic Reps. Danny Davis and Rep. Jan Schakowsky both told a rally before the march they would oppose any further funding for the war in Iraq without a formal withdrawal date.

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N27227364.htm


People protest against the war in Iraq in San Francisco, California October 27, 2007






http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/pictures/KW06.htm

pics
http://news.yahoo.com/photos/sm/events/wl/031806antiwar/p:4
MSNBC
Protesters in U.S. cities call for end to Iraq war
‘National day of action’ held on 5th anniversary of war authorization vote
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21503718/

[butterfly77]

1. Was this shown on cspan or any other...

MSM this was a large protest, was it in any other cities?

[flordehinojos]

2. Blessed be the Peace Activists and War Protesters ...

[malaise]

3. Beautiful

Thanks.

[Hekate]

4. Checking in: My friends marched in Santa Barbara. I couldn't make it, but I know they did.

:hi:

[tnlefty]

5. Thanks for posting this!

It does my heart good to see this many people out in the street. I think we had around 70 today! :patriot:

[cal04]

9. hi tnlefty

Me too. It looks like a lot of people were out today. I wish I was there
:hi:


A crowd protesting the Iraq War and other causes marches down Dolores Street from the Civic Center to Dolores Park, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007 in San Francisco.
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=3785488

[cal04]

6. DailyKos:Peace Rally San Francisco 10-27 Photo Blog

by kimoconnor
I attended today's Peace Rally and march here in San Francisco today. I know many think this is a waste of time, but I don't agree. If nothing else it makes me feel I am speaking out, in public, and gives me the chance to be with other like-minded people all protesting to end the Iraq war.

If you continue, you will find many photos I took today in Dolores Park here in San Francisco, where the march ended. It is a beautiful park on the borders of the Castro and Mission districts here in the city. My neighborhood, and I love it and love this city, and the thousands of people, young and old, who came out to show their support of ending this war.

I hope you enjoy the photos, and that you will do something, even to just call your rep in congress and let them know you want our troops home NOW!


I took these before the marchers got to Dolores Park. (By the way, Dolores in Spanish means 'sorrowful' and the park sits on what was once a Native American cemetery.)

Pics
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2007/10/27/20619/019

[babylonsister]

7. Thanks, cal04! This day has been too quiet. nt

[cal04]

10. you're welcome babylonsister

thank you for all your posts. I really appreciate them.
:hi:

[babylonsister]

12. So we have a mutual admiration society going here!

You are a love, and consistent! Many thanks always! :pals:

[bdamomma]

8. beautiful to see that there are people who exercise their right to dissent!!!

thanks Cal04:hi: :kick:

[cal04]

11. hi alyce douglas

you're welcome
It's great to see people not giving up.

:hi: