There Is A New Peace Coalition In Town Called Peace Of The Action.

Peace of the Action is the brainchild of Peace Mom, Cindy Sheehan, who has been striving to make the concept of peace a reality since her son, Casey, was killed in Iraq in April 2004.

"Peace of the Action will be setting up Camp Out Now on the lawn of the Washington Monument beginning March 13th and this new peace camp will be the launching pad for daily direct actions against the seat of our government; A government that is involved in so many wars, invasions, bombings and other foreign violence that it is hard to keep track."

When asked if it is "legal" to set up Camp in Washington, DC, Ms. Sheehan was emphatic in stating, "Camping on the lawn of the Washington Monument has 'questionable' legality but our actions have absolute moral authority; just as the state’s actions have apparent legality, but inherent immorality."

Peace of the Action is sponsoring two events in DC and the DC area this week:

Weds, January 13th: Cindy Sheehan and Ray McGovern (retired-CIA analyst) will be giving a briefing on the reprehensible CIA drone bombing program at Bus Boys and Poets at 14th and V, NW from 7pm to 10pm. Entertainment will be provided by singer-song writer, David Rovics.

Sat, January 16th: Protest the Murderous CIA drone-bombing program in front of CIA HQ in Langley, VA from 1-4. Speakers include Cindy Sheehan, former Green Party Presidential Candidate, Cynthia McKinney, Three-time Nobel Peace Prize Nominee, Kathy Kelly and many others. The protest will conclude with a march to former Vice President, Dick Cheney’s new home in Langley and an attempted “Citizens Arrest,” for the charges of war crimes, crimes against humanity and other high crimes and misdemeanors.

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