Protesters unfurl 'Arrest Bush & Cheney' banner at National Archives!
WASHINGTON - September 23, 2008 - Anti-war
protesters hung a banner today at the National Archives calling for the arrest
of President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney.
The 22-foot-long banner in red, white and black reads, "Defend Our Constitution
- Arrest Bush / Cheney! - War Criminals!"
The protesters, perched on a ledge at the historic building in Washington,
D.C., additionally claim to be on a hunger strike.
According to a press release, the five are military combat veterans from the anti-war
group Veterans for Peace who intend to stay on the ledge and fast for a full
day "in remembrance of those who have perished and those still suffering
from the crimes of the Bush regime."
An Archives spokesperson had no comment when asked if authorities were planning
to take action to stop the peaceful protest.