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Article: ANTI-WAR MOVEMENT IS READY TO GET A LOT MORE AGGRESSIVE PROTEST ORGANIZERS ARE PREPARING FOR SIT-INS, SOCIAL DISRUPTIONS AND CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE.(FRONT)
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- The Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI)
- Article date:
- March 9, 2003
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Byline: Jeff Donn Associated Press
BOSTON -- They have marched and chanted, hoping to use persuasion to prevent war. If that fails, though, activists are readying a more aggressive strategy of sit-ins and social disruptions, meant to restore peace in Iraq.
Protest sit-ins, especially at federal buildings, defense recruiting offices and military bases, have been mapped out for dozens of cities in the first day or two of any war, anti-war organizers say. Some also foresee widespread walkouts at schools and workplaces. A smaller number talk of blocking roads and bridges.
"Once war happens, there will be civil disobedience. It's bringing to a ...