Movement Against War is Growing, Activists say

[marmar]

from the San Diego Union-Tribune, via CommonDreams:


Published on Monday, February 5, 2007 by the San Diego Union-Tribune (California)
Movement against War is Growing, Activists Say
by Michael Stetz

It hasn't exactly been easy over the past few years for San Diego's anti-war activists. They've been heckled. Dismissed by the media. A few have been arrested. Many of their events have attracted only a few dozen people or so.
But some local war critics are cautiously optimistic that their movement may be gaining steam and mainstream support. They think a tipping point may have been reached.


More than 1,500 war protesters gathered in downtown San Diego on Jan. 27. Daniel Ellsberg, the famed Vietnam War-era whistle-blower, spoke at the protest. DON KOHLBAUER / Union-Tribune

Their proof: More than 1,500 people jammed an anti-war rally in downtown San Diego on Jan. 27, making it one of the largest and most enthusiastic protests since the war began.

An appearance by Daniel Ellsberg, the famed Vietnam War-era whistle-blower, probably sparked some of the interest.

Gil Field, president of the San Diego chapter of Veterans For Peace, said he saw new faces at the rally, even though the event wasn't widely publicized. Field said membership in his small organization has grown to more than 100 in recent months. .....(more)

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[illinoisprogressive]

1. the anti war movement took off with Cindy Sheehan. After her, it shot up.