World Protests
February 16th, 2003 | by Tony Steidler-Dennison |The New York Times [free registration required] further expounds on the world-wide protests for peace this weekend.
The continent has not seen protests on that scale in memory. The crowds were so vast in Barcelona and Madrid that they jammed the streets and were unable to march. Protest organizers often exaggerate numbers, but from official accounts alone at least three million people marched across Europe. Other non-partisan accounts put the total at between four million and six million. Even in Italy, which has sought to qualify its support for the United States, at least 600,000 people and possibly many more thronged Rome.
The article focuses heavily on the precarious position Britain’s Tony Blair has found himself in due to his unswerving support of the US position on Iraq. He’s to be commended for his loyalty, even if it is misguided.
One Response to “World Protests”
By joseph castleschouldt on Feb 17, 2003 | Reply
Tony,
Is it possible that this is not loyalty to Bush. MI6 may have given him information indicating this is the right thing to do for Great Britain.
He’s betting his political career and place in history on this move. He’s also placed himself out there as a target for any terrorist.
Would you do that? I doubt very seriously that I would.