Anti-War Groups Recruiting U.S. Troops
Anti-war groups are trying to rally active troops to speak out against the war in Iraq - a political tactic they hope will sway voters Nov. 7.
A small group of active-duty members opposed to the war created a Web site last month intended to collect thousands of signatures of other service members. People can submit their name, rank and duty station if they support statements denouncing the U.S. invasion.
The electronic grievances are then passed along to members of Congress, according to the Web site.
"Staying in Iraq will not work and is not worth the price. It is time for U.S. troops to come home," the Web site says.
Jonathan Hutto, a Navy seaman based in Norfolk, Va., who set up the Web site a month ago, said the group has collected 118 names and is trying to verify that they are legitimate service members.