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Protesters Host Barbecue for Crawford
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Aug 12, 8:30 PM (ET)

By ANGELA K. BROWN

CRAWFORD, Texas (AP) - War protesters extended the olive branch to their new neighbors in President Bush's adopted hometown by hosting a barbecue Saturday - and a few even showed up.

"You can have a dialogue, but you'll never agree," said Valerie Duty, a staunch Bush supporter who wore a "This is Bush country, by George!" T-shirt. "Both sides do agree about bringing the troops home safely. The difference is the way we go about that."


A sign against the war in Iraq sits on the grounds of "Camp Casey III" on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2006 in Crawford, Texas. The anti-war demonstration is to continue through Sept. 3, although Bush's 10-day ranch vacation is to end Sunday. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)


Locals have been angry since a man bought five acres last month on behalf of peace activist Cindy Sheehan, who said no one in the area would have sold her any property.

Anti-war demonstrator Jim Goodnow said he was glad some area residents - roughly half a dozen - visited the new protest site.