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San Francisco Anti-War

Why we came to protest in San Francisco today Part 3

by Robert B. Livingston (gruaudemais [at] yahoo.com)
Sun, Jan 28, 2007 3:28AM
People from many walks of life came to San Francisco today to protest the plan to send more troops to Iraq.

Many believe that an escalation of troops will only add to the mayhem in the Middle East, not lessen it.

Congress should honor their demand that our troops come home.

Here are some extra photos I took today.
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San Francisco
January 27, 2007

Part 1 Why we came to protest in San Francisco today
http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2007/01/28/18353373.php

Part 2 Why we came to protest in San Francisco today
http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2007/01/28/18353395.php
§San Francisco school bus drivers came to protest
by Robert B. Livingston
Sun, Jan 28, 2007 3:28AM
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More about UTU 1741:
http://sfschoolbus.com/
§A Vietnam War Veteran protests
by Robert B. Livingston
Sun, Jan 28, 2007 3:28AM
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This is the back of his jacket.
More:
http://www.vvaw.org/
§A custodian cleans a shop door qmidst the protests
by Robert B. Livingston
Sun, Jan 28, 2007 3:28AM
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She was not there to protest-- but her smile evidently shows that the novelty of the crowds was making her day more interesting.
§Two long-time activists confer
by Robert B. Livingston
Sun, Jan 28, 2007 3:28AM
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§This is a button on one activist's vest
by Robert B. Livingston
Sun, Jan 28, 2007 3:28AM
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The Iraq War alone has cost Americans over 321 billion dollars to date-- almost 2 billion dollars per week... and for what?
Imgine what productive things could be done with that money:
http://nationalpriorities.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=273&Itemid=61
§Sign for justice
by Robert B. Livingston
Sun, Jan 28, 2007 3:28AM
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§Inspired by Yoko Ono and John Lennon
by Robert B. Livingston
Sun, Jan 28, 2007 3:28AM
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§Sister Bernie Galvin came to listen
by Robert B. Livingston
Sun, Jan 28, 2007 3:28AM
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About Sister Bernie:
http://www.sfgov.org/site/bdsupvrs_page.asp?id=31259
§No Justice No Peace
by Robert B. Livingston
Sun, Jan 28, 2007 3:28AM
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Recently a video circulated on the internet of a crippled dog being cruelly treated by soldiers in Iraq. What values do we teach the young when war profiteers command our government?
§This protester wants Bush and Cheney to be impreached
by Robert B. Livingston
Sun, Jan 28, 2007 3:28AM
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§George W. Bush: You are a liar
by Robert B. Livingston
Sun, Jan 28, 2007 3:28AM
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§Once he said he would quit protesting
by Robert B. Livingston
Sun, Jan 28, 2007 3:28AM
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Once he said he would quit protesting... but he hasn't.
http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2006/10/28/18324240.php
http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2007/01/06/18344569.php
§Peace Not War
by Robert B. Livingston
Sun, Jan 28, 2007 3:28AM
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The young do not need the Eternal War that Bush and Cheney promise us.
§Protester Paul W. Levinger's sign
by Robert B. Livingston
Sun, Jan 28, 2007 3:28AM
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§Never far behind
by Robert B. Livingston
Sun, Jan 28, 2007 3:28AM
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Another correction
Robert B. Livingston
Mon, Jan 29, 2007 5:04PM
Correction to story: This Story Refers to Protest on January 27, 2007
Robert B. Livingston
Sun, Jan 28, 2007 12:54PM
Links to Part 1 and 2 Why we came to protest in San Francisco
Robert B. Livingston
Sun, Jan 28, 2007 3:36AM
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