Camp Resistance--In Support of Lt. Watada at Ft. Lewis

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We woke up to an article by Michael R. Gordon of the NY Times explaining that Lt. General David Petraeus is, “a supporter of increased forces in Iraq,” and, “is expected to back a rapid five-brigade expansion, in sharp contrast to his predecessor, Gen. George W. Casey Jr., who has been openly skeptical that additional troops would help stabilize the country.” With this news in mind, IVAWdeployed members Dennis Kyne, Ethan Crowell, Eric Salza, and Damon Murphy took it to the curb here at Camp Resistance. The response of passersby was overwhelmingly supportive. Service members both enlisted and commissioned displayed their support with likewise gestures of solidarity with Lt. Ehren Watada. Local activists and curious citizens stopped by to join in protest, bringing with them money for fuel, water, food, and above all, support for a man who may lose six years of his life in exactly 30 days from now. That’s why we’re here. Everyday from now on through to the trial, we will be holding a protest starting at 1130 and ending around 1330 at Camp Resistance, which is located off of I-5, exit 119 in Dupont, WA.

Later on in the day Ehren’s parents Bob and Rose stopped by to show Love and to feed us as well. With the weather being like it is --cold and rainy, those visits will be what keeps us going for the next month. Thanks to everyone who stopped by in support of our efforts and much appreciation to Lee Gilchrist for the LT Watada road sign and to Carrie Hathorn at Thankyoult.org for the signs that they've provided as well. If anyone has a sign they’d like to contribute, bring it by and we’ll post it. Peace.