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エロ Wrap-up Report... Global Candlelight Vigil for Peace on March 16 Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Reverend Robert Edgar, and other religious leaders called for candlelight vigils around the world on March 16th to say "Yes to Peace" -- and No to War" with Iraq. Over 6800 vigils were held in 140 countries. On Sunday, March 16 around the world, a wave of light was accompanied by a sense of peace, hope, and commitment. Despite the gathering of darkness and the possible impending war, over 6000 vigils worldwide showed that people everywhere are resolved to wage peace and not war. The candlelight vigil at JC Nichols
fountain (47th & Main) drew 2500 protesters. Additionally, there
were many other area candlelight vigils
at the same time,
including vigils at Lee's Summit (80-90 met to stand for peace), Liberty, Kansas City (KS), Platte City, Prairie Village, Lawrence,
Leavenworth, Gladstone, and St. Joseph... > News report:
War
protests continue in Mill Creek Park (KC Star, 3/17/03)
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