March 15 protest, Downtown L.A.
 

March 15 protest, Downtown L.A.
 
March 15, 2003, Los Angeles, Downtown.
 

   


Wondered how many people would show up in this weather.
Protected the camera with a Ziploc baggie.
Turnout was amazing.
Don't know the official count(s). But it was a lot of wet people.
Somewhere in this frame is Mira Sorvino, who spoke briefly.
Jesse Jackson was there, a bunch of others, but I couldn't get near the stage.
The boys in blue were on their best behavior, as far as I could see.
But the crowd gave them no reason not to be. The peace rally was peaceful.
KPFK's black blimp of peace.
Interfaith orgs are for peace. Why isn't our born-again-Christian-in-chief?
Some of the signs could be read in at least two ways.
Can't argue with the accuracy of this sign.
The banner lists many Bush crimes, including "smirk." High crime or misdemeanor?
There were a lot of families, and many heartfelt displays of patriotism.
The one person representing the pro-war side was Travis Bickle.
By "support our troops," Travis obviously meant "send them to kill and die."
I like this idea of support better. If I were a troop, I would prefer it.
I guess some people think Bush has broken laws or something. Hmm...
Possibly an overstatement.Not sure a dictator would have allowed this demo.
Never found out what this was about.
"Bush's hate." It is tempting to imagine how the world would be without it.
Only got near the stage after the rally was over. Jesse was here.
Inspiring demo, but we got more quiet and introspective on the way back home.
Because as strong as our feelings are against the war, it's most likely coming.
And we know the struggle will only get harder now. Today was the easy part.