Marshall Thompson has walked 4 days, has 23 to go. He has walked 82 miles

[helderheid]

You can view updates and Marshall's journal at: http://www.asoldierspeace.org


Please join Marshall in Salt Lake tomorrow, Saturday, October 7. The
**approximate** schedule is as follows:

8:00 am—The Capital Building (300 N. State Street)
9:30 am—2100 S. and State Street
10:15 am—3300 S. and State Street
11:15-12:00—4800 South and State Street (Lunch)
1:30 pm—Fort Union Blvd. and State Street
2:45 pm—9400 South and State Street

A woman along the route is having a "Just Desserts" potluck in honor of
Marhshall's pursuit. You can registier for it at:
http://pol.moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=13900

http://asoldierspeace.org/phpBB2/index.php




The goal is to walk from the Utah/Idaho border to the Utah/Arizona border in 26 days, that’s one day for every 100 soldiers who have died in Iraq. The trip will cover almost 500 miles and I’ll have to average about 20 miles a day.

Walking, in and of itself, is worthless. In the end, it’s just a stunt to raise awareness of a problem and encourage rational people to make a change. I might also shed a few unwanted pounds, but you won’t hear me complaining about that.

I chose to walk Utah in particular for two main reasons. One, it’s my home state and it’s one of the most beautiful places in the world. If, for some crazy reason, you’ve got to walk 500 miles, it would be nice to do it in the natural wonder of Utah. And two, Utah is often called “the reddest state in the nation.” It seems to be a stronghold for those who advocate simply staying the course. I hope the walk will soften hearts and open minds to the idea of a responsible and timely withdrawal of troops. Plus I’d like the politicians to realize that even in good old Utah, people are demanding change.

I don’t know if the walk will get the troops home. If nothing else, however, I’ll know that I did everything I could to save the lives of my brothers and sisters in Iraq.

>> Promotional Video Clip
http://asoldierspeace.org/trailer.htm

would love to see Keith Olbermann cover this!!

[semillama]

1. Unfortunately

he'll have to keep walking for a couple more days once he reaches Arizona, the rate things are going. Good for him though.

[helderheid]

2. I'm walking with him tomorrow and then will see Helen Thomas tomorrow nite

:D