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They carried a forest of signs, many demanding the quick return home of U.S.
troops from Iraq and others accused President Bush of being a liar, a criminal,
or a fool.
They cheered as Cindy Sheehan, the mother of a U.S. soldier killed in Iraq,
stood up to speak.
She said the media and Congress have failed to do their duty as the normal
"checks and balances" that are supposed to keep the government on track. "We
will be the checks and balances on this out of control, criminal government,"
she said.
After Ms. Sheehan's son Casey died, she held a 26-day
vigil outside President
Bush's Texas ranch. Her criticism of the president made headlines and brought
new energy to the peace movement.
But another mother who lost a son in the same battle that killed Cindy
Sheehan's son says Ms. Sheehan's protests undermine the
morale of U.S. forces.
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