The War Prayer

Mark Twain wrote this after the Spanish American War, but it was considered so controversial, that his publisher convinced him not to publish it. It was published a day after his death, as Twain noted, "none but the dead can speak the truth".

Watch the War Prayer.

(hat tip Kevin Drum)

Los Angeles Anti-War Rally

Between 15,000 and 20,000 showed up in downtown L.A. to march down historic Broadway to a rally just beside Los Angeles City Hall on Sunday to protest the illegal war in Iraq.It felt good to be among the people who know that the only way out is to speak out. That said, what's really needed at this point is civil disobedience. Anything less is not working. Here are some pics...














Many more photos here.

Protest the Iraq War

There is a massive protest planned for this coming Saturday in Downtown L.A. If you think the time has come (or passed a lot time ago) to end this war, you owe it to yourself, your country and to the people who are sacrificing their lives for this war to go to the protest and let your voice be heard. Find out more here.

Blog Action Day

This Monday, October 15th, is Blog Action Day. Post about the environment and take part.

That said, after discussion with my mother this morning, isn't it time that those opposed to the war and this corrupt administration do more than just take to the street. The only thing that will stop this war is civil disobedience. Isn't it past time?

Maybe this is something that will start at the 10/27 anti-war rally in downtown L.A. on Saturday, 10/27. Who knows.