The Onion

Friday, June 1, 2007

Sheehan Quits Peace Movement

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?

Young Woman

Carol Blakely,
Systems Analyst
"Good. Peace doesn't have any room for quitters."

Young Man

Don Wilkins,
Shoe Salesman
"This is a huge blow to the antiwar movement. Where are they supposed to find another mother mourning the death of her child?"

Black Man

Ralph Ward,
Antiques Restorer
"That's too bad. I had a feeling she was just weeks away from achieving her goal."

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