PHOTOS: "Convert the War Machines" vigil starts: at the White House 24/7

[diamond14]

the theme of the Vigil is "Convert the War Machines"....here are some photos taken the second day of the vigil IN FRONT OF THE WHITE HOUSE...Brave American Patriots...really brave...really really really brave American Patriots....these brave people have nerves of steel..they are surrounded by police, secret service, snipers on the roof of OUR White House, and security camera/microphones, and who knows what else...send some good wishes on their web site below....















Report from a new anti-war vigil in Lafayette Park
by Jim Macdonald

Today, a new anti-war vigil appeared in Lafayette Park. DC activists Mitch and Genevieve, with endorsements from the DC Anti-War Network (DAWN) and Proposition 1 (occupants of the vigil that has been in Lafayette Park for the last 24 years), launched what they hope will be a weeklong 24/7 vigil.

The vigil, whose theme is "Convert the War Machines," was largely inspired by the Proposition 1 anti-nuclear vigil founded by William Thomas in 1981. Today was Thomas's birthday, and during a party thrown for him by DAWN, participants in the group spoke of how Thomas had personally inspired them to become activists. In fact, my own activism dates back to an encounter I had with the ongoing White House vigil back in 2000. Genevieve and Mitch likewise hope to serve as an inspiration for White House visitors to take action and to think about the various aspects of the war machine.

All-in-all, there have been no troubles as of yet in maintaining the vigil. Police expressed surprise at the new displays and have repeatedly asked questions but have taken no action against it. Several DAWN participants helped watch the vigil, allowing Genevieve to take breaks. A news crew from ABC 7 ran a positive piece about the action, quoting Genevieve as saying, "You cannot force democracy on a country, and you can't liberate it with guns." Many tourists have looked curiously on the displays and have engaged in the discussion that is the essence of democracy.

http://prop1.org/

[Kerrytravelers]

1. Thank you.

I'll drop an email to them ASAP.

[diamond14]

2. bump

:nuke:

[diamond14]

3. bump

my hopes are with them...

[thecrow]

4. People in DC... we should join them!