Sheehan Quits Peace Movement

American Voicespeoplewargovernment ISSUE 43•22 Jun 1, 2007

Cindy Sheehan, who lost her son in Iraq, is leaving peace activism, citing disillusionment with the Democrats and an antiwar movement that "often puts personal egos above human life." What do you think?

  • “Good. Peace doesn't have any room for quitters.”

    Carol Blakely –
    Systems Analyst

  • “This is a huge blow to the antiwar movement. Where are they supposed to find another mother mourning the death of her child?”

    Don Wilkins –
    Shoe Salesman

  • “That's too bad. I had a feeling she was just weeks away from achieving her goal.”

    Ralph Ward –
    Antiques Restorer

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