IC to mark war's 3rd year

IC to mark war's 3rd year

"Today, as part of the National Week of Action, the UI Antiwar Committee and Iowans for Peace will sponsor a peace gathering and silent walk for peace in downtown Iowa City. The demonstration - "Not one more Death. Not one more Dollar. Walk Against War." - will begin at 5 p.m. on the Pedestrian Mall."

Post event update:

We had about 200 people. I always wonder how to feel about that. It's a mixed emotion: the solidarity is great but we shouldn't need to be there in the first place.

Despite the equinox on the calendar, winter visited us and the howling wind sounds in the late afternoon were almost haunting. Plus we froze our fingers off. Lots of positive horn honking. The only heckler? In an SUV.

I've taken it on myself to report the presence of "politicians" at such events. Of course, everyone there is engaging in politics, but I'm using the traditional definition of "holder or seeker of elected office." So here's the honor roll: Dave Loebsack, plus both candidates for county attorney, Nick Maybanks and Jane for being in session.)