"The activists also counted on being joined by thousands of protesters from all over the world. But the big numbers never materialized, and Iraq has limited the sites they can visit.
Some activists rightfully questioned whether accepting accommodations, transportation and other perks from Iraq amounted to supporting the Iraqi dictator more than peace.
It apparently only dawned on some of the activists that, rather than human shields, they had become human pawns in the Saddam Hussein public relations game.
What did you do in the war, Daddy?
"I was a human shield, son -- until the shooting started. Then I got the hell out of there. I may be liberal but I'm not crazy."
They must have realized they had more feedoms in their own homelands than in Iraq. heeheheeee
ROTFL! This has really been a great story to follow in the midst of all the war talk. We have needed, and continue to need, the moments of levity. These people should be applauded. They've provided them in abundance.