Posted on 02/21/2007 5:42:04 PM PST by kristinn
WASHINGTON -- Iraq war protesters are planning to converge on Washington next month and several organizations, including the POW-MIA group Rolling Thunder, are banding together to protect sacred ground for Vietnam War veterans.
The rally March 17 against the war, organizers say, is to get under way in a grassy park near the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, known as the wall.
Two veterans' groups said Wednesday they fear protesters may deface the memorial, a claim dismissed by the demonstrating groups.
"We're going there to protect our memorial and show support for our troops," said Artie Muller, founder and executive director of Rolling Thunder.
Muller said he and other veterans grew concerned because during a January anti-war rally, some protesters spray-painted graffiti on the steps of the Capitol.
Richard Becker, a spokesman for the upcoming rally, said the organizations involved have no intention of desecrating the black granite memorial wall. "I think it's the spreading of myths and that's a polite way of putting it," Becker said.
The anti-war ANSWER (Act Now to Stop War and End Racism) Coalition is organizing the protest to coincide with the fourth anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion, which was launched on March 20, 2003, in Iraq.
Becker declined to estimate the number of protesters expected. He said the crowd will include some Iraq war veterans and their families.
From the Vietnam War Memorial, the protesters plan to march to the Pentagon to demand an immediate withdrawal of U.S troops from Iraq.
Larry Bailey, a retired Navy captain, said he and other Vietnam veterans aim to guard entrance points to the wall to keep protesters away. "They stand for things that are a total anathema to those of us who were the next generation after the 'great generation,'" he said.
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Kristinn, whats up with the original Gathering of Eagles web site?
Having achieved their victory, however, the occupiers now confront a people who have a long and proud history of resistance. The anti-war movement here and around the world must give its unconditional support to the Iraqi anti-colonial resistance.
Here is the link I am using, not sure if this is what you need.
http://gatheringofeagles.org/
Yep. They've made their intentions clear from the beginning, not that the media has ever reported it.
Dunno.
They defaced the steps of the Capitol their last protest, and the police didn't lift a finger to stop them.
Leave it to the Compost. An article about Gathering of Eagles that talks more about ANSWER.
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Funny. The anti-war crowd admitted earlier that they could not control the anarchists. That's how the steps got painted. How will they control them now?
Becker is just blowing hot air. Hey Becker, why couldn't you protect the steps at Congress?? Hmmm....?
Then they have a lot of blood on their hands, as allies of the terrorists and the evil they collectively represent.
These vets, especially rolling thunder are the core of America and what we stand for. When they say they will protect our wall, they will protect our wall. Nobody will do anything to our true vets of the war. trust me those protectors will hide behind Jane Fonda and Sean Penn.Rolling thunder is the best,and the Viet Nam vets will never let anybody deface a monument they used their hard money to build. If Hanoi Jane wants to play ball let her go to Viet Nam and sit on a gun torrent. Stay away from our wall.
You should email Move America Forward and ask them. They are acting as a clearinghouse for people who want to join together for the trip and shares expenses.
The email is info@MoveAmericaForward.org
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