WWU Red Square Iraq Occupation Protest

Thursday morning, a mass die-in was held in Red Square here at WWU to protest the occupation of Iraq. I participated, my first ever demonstration in Red Square. The sign I held read "655,000 Iraqis DEAD. (Source: Lancet Report)"

I have no illusions that my participation in this demonstration will change any politicians' minds. Most of them will never know about it. This was for the students, faculty, and staff - to show how large the numbers of people who oppose this war are. And to encourage further protest.

I'm glad I participated, even if it was only symbolic.

Here's the newspaper article (no I don't appear in it):
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