We are with you Australia
Anti-War Protests Await Bush in Sydney
By Phil Mercer
Sydney
04 September 2007
About 200 anti-war activists gathered in central Sydney to voice their opposition to President Bush's policy in Iraq.
Thousands more protesters are expected to take part in a large rally in Australia's biggest city on Saturday when APEC leaders meet.
Among those taking to the streets will be a former U.S. marine and veteran of the Iraq war.
Matt Howard, who served two tours of duty in the Persian Gulf, has come to Sydney to deliver an anti-war message to President Bush and Australian Prime Minister John Howard.
"Four-and-a-half years later after our opening shock and awe Bush's lies are known throughout the world and yet he continues to act with impunity," said Howard. "Four-and-a-half years later the Bush regime along with his sycophant coalition have unleashed a hell upon the country of Iraq that only those that have been there can truly understand."