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26
Thousands Demonstrate in Washington Against War in Iraq 
Thousands Demonstrate in Washington Against War in Iraq
Thousands of people marched in Washington to protest the war in Iraq Saturday. They rallied near White House and used speeches and chants to urge President Bush to bring U.S. troops home now.
The protesters came from many American states and included gray-haired grandmothers, civil rights leaders, middle-aged middle-class people, labor organizers, radical political figures, and students.
They carried a forest of signs, many demanding the quick return home of U.S. troops from Iraq and others accused President Bush of being a liar, a criminal, or a fool.
They cheered as Cindy Sheehan, the mother of a U.S. soldier killed in Iraq, stood up to speak.
She said the media and Congress have failed to do their duty as the normal "checks and balances" that are supposed to keep the government on track. "We will be the checks and balances on this out of control, criminal government," She said.
After Ms. Sheehans's son Casey died, she held a 26-day vigil outside President Bush's Texas ranch. Her criticism of the president made headlines and brought new energy to the peace movement.
But another mother who lost a son in the same battle that killed Cindy Sheelhan's son says Ms. Sheehan's protests undermine the morale of U.S. forces.
Diane lbbotson told reporters Saturday in Washington she strongly disagrees with Ms. Sheehan and added that a mother's grief brings pain - not wisdom. "It does not excuse giving aid and comfort to our enemies and, Ms. Sheehan, it does not qualify you as a political analyst or a military strategist," she said.
Some demonstrations were planned in support of the war Saturday and Sunday.
Many anti-war protests are set for Washington, London and other cities with rallies, marches and a concert.
U.S. opinion polls indicate growing discontent with the Iraq war, but President Bush says withdrawing prematurely would encourage terrorism and make the world more dangerous.
UPDATE:
（国际）美国“反战母亲”在白宫外游行抗议被警方逮捕
新华社华盛顿９月２６日电（记者杨晴川 潘云召）有“反战母亲”之称的美国著名反战人士辛迪·希恩２６日在白宫外的宾夕法尼亚大道参加反战游行示威时被警方逮捕。据此间媒体报道，当时这位来自加里福尼亚州的４８岁家庭主妇正和其他反战游行示威者坐在白宫外面的一条人行道边上休息。此前，他们刚刚沿着横贯华盛顿的宾夕法尼亚大道举行示威。值勤警察以法律规定示威者不得在中途停止逗留为由，向他们发出３次警告，随后实施了逮捕行动。希恩是第一个被抓走的，她被警察拉起来押上了警车。此时，其他抗议者在一旁高喊“全世界都在注视着！”
希恩的儿子去年在伊拉克阵亡。此后，她成为著名的反战人士，在全美各地四处奔走，宣传反战主张。今年８月，她开车抵达布什总统位于得克萨斯州克劳福德的私人农场外露营长达２６天，要求面见布什，并要求美国立即从伊拉克撤军。但她的要求被拒绝。
希恩的抗议活动是最近在华盛顿进行的各种反战活动的一部分。２４日，华盛顿爆发伊拉克战争开始以来规模最大的反战游行，参加者逾３０万人。除华盛顿外，美国西部的洛杉矶、旧金山和西雅图等城市当天也举行了反战活动。
随着驻伊美军阵亡人数不断上升，美国民众厌战和反战情绪不断高涨。美国有线电视新闻网、《今日美国报》和盖洛普民意调查所作的最新民意调查结果显示，５９％的美国民众认为，美国发动伊拉克战争是一个错误，６３％的人赞成完全或部分从伊撤军。（完）
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