Anti-war groups stage "die-in"


	Anti-war groups stage "die-in"

kkcapricorn

9-24-2007 9:35 PM

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anti-war, students, groups, protest, die-in

kkcapricorn says:

Another drop in the bucket. But you know a bucket can fill quickly depending on how big the leak.
Kudos to the protesters.

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9-24-2007 10:09 PM

raven714

When we all stand together, it shows that we will fight for what is right. My hat is off to all the people who took a stand. Thank you !

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