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Anti-War Protesters March in Fayetteville


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Anti-, Pro-War Marches in Fayetteville
Anti-, Pro-War Marches in Fayetteville

As anti-war rallies were held across the county, a similar peace rally attracted about 300 protestors in Fayetteville.

Demonstrators chanted as they walked near downtown Fayetteville and made their way to Rowan Street Park.

“We are a military family,” said protestor Lisa Townsend. “I'm opposed to this war and it's wrong.”

The Peace March and Rally marked the fourth anniversary of the beginning of the conflict in Iraq. Police officials said the march was peaceful with only one arrest.

Supporters of the war in Iraq also made their voices heard. A small group gathered across the street from the park and held up signs of support.

  • Web Editor: Dana Franks

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This is another Vietnam. The buildup and incompetence mirrors Johnson's decisions and managerial style. He demanded answers that met his expectations and employed elitist smarty-pants who never served in the military.

Do some reading and get the facts. If you're worried about anti-war rallies, hold on to your hats. Bush is digging his heels in and the public is turning on him at a record pace.

The conditions precendent to the war were misleading, the occupation has been a resounding failure, and none of the administrations policies are working.

What's it called when you continue climbing a ladder after you realize it's leaning on the wrong wall?

Anyone who has ever worked in business realizes that big changes in performance demand big changes in strategy. Marginal change yields marginal results [not good when one of your units of measure is human life...].

Hey Shep, good to hear from you. Throw some sand in the anti-war lefties faces for me and I'll see you soon at the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars, for you anti everything folks). Air Biscuit, good post.

Our soldier are serving their country and they deserve great respect. Period, the end.

anneonymousone, I KNOW IT WAS Osama bin Laden THANK YOU FOR THE INSIGHT. TRY SITTING IN THE #1 SEAT AN SEE HOW YOU DO IN CRISIS.

At this particular protest, the protesters were talking about how "our soldiers are over there torturing the poor Iraqis." Is that villifying our soldiers?

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