CCPM meditates on war
Tim Manni
Issue date: 3/22/05 Section: News
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No longer is the stereotype of a war protester the long haired, anti-establishment, college-aged activist of old. There were elementary school aged children holding signs that read, "War Is Not The Answer," men in their sixties split time waving a rainbow PACE flag, and dozens of middle-aged people protested silently with the conviction and persistence of our nation?s greatest patriots.
The soundtrack of the afternoon was the streaking car horns (honking in support of the protesters), the loud overflow of music from open car windows and yelps and screams, some positive, others negative.
Karen Porter, founder of the CCPM, said the silent vigil was "a change of pace" to their otherwise non-silent Saturday protests. Thousands of silent vigils occurred around the world last weekend due to the war?s second anniversary.
The CCPM is a rapidly growing organization, roughly three years old, that represents at least 1,000 residents of Chester County of all faiths, income levels and political affiliations.
West Chester students held their own vigil last Thursday night in front of Sykes Union. The event was sponsored by WCU?s own "Students Stand Up For Peace," and the "Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance."
The CCPM and the SSUFP are preparing for the busy upcoming Peace Week, April 16-23, when poetry readings, guest speakers and anti-war films will be displayed throughout the area.
The soundtrack of the afternoon was the streaking car horns (honking in support of the protesters), the loud overflow of music from open car windows and yelps and screams, some positive, others negative.
Karen Porter, founder of the CCPM, said the silent vigil was "a change of pace" to their otherwise non-silent Saturday protests. Thousands of silent vigils occurred around the world last weekend due to the war?s second anniversary.
The CCPM is a rapidly growing organization, roughly three years old, that represents at least 1,000 residents of Chester County of all faiths, income levels and political affiliations.
West Chester students held their own vigil last Thursday night in front of Sykes Union. The event was sponsored by WCU?s own "Students Stand Up For Peace," and the "Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance."
The CCPM and the SSUFP are preparing for the busy upcoming Peace Week, April 16-23, when poetry readings, guest speakers and anti-war films will be displayed throughout the area.