Written by Pyllis Armstrong
9NEWS NOW
Created:5/14/2007 6:59:07 AM
Last Updated:5/14/2007 4:45:37 PM
(WUSA)- Mother’s Day is usually a time for Moms to relax or enjoy special gifts. Here in Washington, dozens of mothers spend their day protesting for peace.
They rallied in Lafayette Park across from the White House with signs and songs. Code Pink 4 Peace sponsored the event for people who oppose the war in Iraq.
Cindy Kaylor traveled from Illinois to participate in the peace rally. Her 26-year-old son was deployed to Iraq in January.
Kaylor says she does not know if he is one of the soldiers killed or taken hostage over the weekend. She supports the American military, but is against keeping U.S. troops in Iraq.
Another mother, Cindy Popol, says she brought her children to help teach them the principles of peace. Popol says individuals and families that practice peaceful living, can help their kids learn that they have a choice.
Some supporters of the war also expressed their views at the rally. Ron Kirby says we have to fight the terrorists in Iraq or we will be fighting them on American soil.
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