Nice column in The Star about KC peace group

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Yet it is encouraging to talk with people who remain riveted to the cause. They still get excited when motorists honk their approval and aren’t dissuaded by the cursing and obscene gestures of others who back Bush and the wars. They maintain a long-term, Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.-like commitment to peace because it is the only sustainable way to live.

Anne Pritchett of Overland Park joked at a recent Sunday peace rally that she planned to make a sign saying, “I Can’t Believe We’re Still Protesting This.” She attends the gatherings because she has two sons in their 20s. She is concerned about them if the draft is reinstated.

Pritchett understands how some people feel when they say, “What’s the use?” But to her, doing nothing is not an option.

“We’re fighting an uphill battle,” Pritchett said. “People seem to be giving up these days. I don’t think that’s the answer.

more . . .
http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/news/columnists/lewis_w_diuguid/14263557.htm

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1. Hooray for our side!

Some nice quotes, too.

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2. Such an articulate group of people

I greatly admire them :)

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3. So true.

That Pritchett lady especially!

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4. She is going to be on KKFI too

live from Crawford. Sat the 15th - Sharon Lockhart's show.

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5. I'll listen while I scrape my house.

She should get her own radio show.

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6. She's far too busy

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7. That's what I was going to say!

Ms. Pritchett is very articulate and her quotes left quite an impression on me!;-)

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8. She'll be thrilled to hear that

I'll be sure to let her know. LOL

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9. Do you think she'll autograph the article?

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10. She already did for one adoring fan

:)

PM me me an address to send it to.

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11. LOL!