Anti-war group visits state - Democratic Underground

davidnc76

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Mon Aug-18-08 08:53 PM
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Anti-war group visits state

OKLAHOMA CITY -- Members of Iraq Veterans Against the War spoke out Monday in Oklahoma as part of a national tour that includes events in Oklahoma City and Lawton, near Fort Sill Army Base.

Several members of the anti-war group attended a news conference at the state Capitol, including Justin Cliburn of Lawton, an Oklahoma Army National Guard member who went to Iraq in 2005.

The protesters criticized politicians for saying they support the troops, while voting against legislation to upgrade military equipment sent to Iraq and take care of veterans' medical needs when they return home.

They said that contrary to what is seen in news reports, most Iraqis do not support "the American occupation" of their country.

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Voltaire99

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Thu Aug-21-08 03:02 AM
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1. Now, these are the kind of troops I support.

Tell it like it is, guys.

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