[Imc-dc-editorial] can i get an edit or a second? we can modify it throughout the night to be concise, accurate and share some *message*

[Chuck0]

matthew bradley wrote:
> can i get an edit or a second? we can modify it throughout the night to 
> be concise, accurate and share some *message*. links to put at the end, 
> and in context, are welcome.
> 
> Summary:
> 
> Today tens of thousands gathered on the National Mall, protesting a war 
> on Iraq and the unilateral process the Bush Administration and its few 
> "allies" are engaging in. The demonstrations in Washington were part of 
> many that happened across the world today, starting in Australia and 
> sweeping around the globe. The day of action was also one of series that 
> have taken place as the world's citizens have vocally expressed their 
> dissent. The demonstrations in Washington were smaller than previous 
> ones that have attracted 100,000 and even over 200,000 thousand 
> protests, but they come soon after a recent Code Pink action in DC and a 
> massive convergence a month ago in New York City. Organizers promise for 
> the intensity of protest to increase in the event of war - with more 
> non-violent direct action such as sit-ins, strikes and walk-outs, and 
> obstruction of "business as usual."

I suggest striking "but they come soon after a recent Code Pink action in DC 
and a massive convergence a month ago in New York City." Mea culpas for poor 
turnouts aren't necessary. If you want to add analysis like this, I would of 
course suggest something stronger criticizing ANSWER for organizing alone.

If I were to add anything, I'd suggest mentioning the big turnout at protests 
on the West Coast, including militant confrontations in San Francisco and 
Portland. On a local angle, something really short could be added about the 
World Bank arrests.

FYI, the ANSWER protest in January drew 75,000-100,000 and the one last 
October drew around 50,000. Manny Fernandez is reporting that the police are 
estimating a turnout today of around 45,000.

Chuck0

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