Rally near Churchill downs on may 2 after Bush's War Funding Bill veto. Most of the Peace Activists were opposed to the veto, but my sign expressed the viewpoint that the veto is actually a good one. It vetoes a bad weak bill that continues funding for the war with no true or enforcable deadlines for withdrawal. Although mainstream press and the Democrats portray the bill as a "withdrawal bill," it perpetuates the ongoing occupation of Iraq and was opposed by people of conscience like Dennis Kucinich, Maxine Waters, Barbara Lee and several others who refuse to give in to Bush's folly.
With the proximity to Churchill Downs racetrack and the upcoming Kentucky Derby, the traffic included many folks with suits and fancy clothes, as well as a number of working-class people. Although many people were apathetic to our action, peace signs outnumbered middle fingers ten to one, and we even got a peace sign (discreetly) from a passing police officer.
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