Peaceful Protest

Today is the day: tens of thousands of protestors gathered in DC to make their point. Out of Iraq!

In addition to the Triad of Congresswomen who created the "Bring Our Troops Home Act", other members of congress were present, pledging their support and outlining what they would be willing to do to effect a policy change.

The Guardian reports that the House Judiciary Committee chairman, Rep. John Conyers, threatened to use congressional spending power to try to stop the war. "George Bush has a habit of firing military leaders who tell him the Iraq war is failing,'' he said, looking out at the masses. "He can't fire you.'' Referring to Congress, he added: "He can't fire us."

"The founders of our country gave our Congress the power of the purse because they envisioned a scenario exactly like we find ourselves in today. Now only is it in our power, it is our obligation to stop Bush.''

Anti-war (or pro-peace) protestors displayed of a memorial of shoes to represent the civilians who have died during the war.