Vini, Vidi, Viki

"We came, We saw, We conquered". I can’t help but use Caesar’s famous quote to describe my feelings about the march on Washington DC September 24th. Despite the military victory context in which Caesar used it, I use it now in describing the complete opposite, a victory for peace. I feel like we created a space of hope and shared in an extended moment of unity. Great diversity came together to represent one ideal this past Saturday. Differences of race, religion, age, gender, purpose, motivation, and message came to Washington DC to represent the commonly held belief that peace is possible and that violence is not the answer.

Coordinators of the event estimate upwards of 300,000 people marching the streets in front of the White House and Justice Building sending the message that they will not stand by and watch this Administration lie, distort, and destroy. The peace movement no longer consists of isolated groups, the Administration is now forced to discuss the option of peace on a weekly basis and the events on Saturday came together to deliver this powerful message of peace.

Posted at Tuesday, September 27, 2005
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