Stars Align In "Rolling" Hunger Strike
Who says that the Hollywood anti-war star activists are not serious real people?
Who says that the Hollywood anti-war star activists are not (in their own way) true and courageous patriots?
Who says that the Hollywood anti-war star activists are not willing to make sacrifices for their country (and for all the billions of oppressed people, both here and abroad)?
Other supporters, including Penn, Sarandon, novelist Alice Walker and actor Danny Glover will join a 'rolling" fast, a relay in which 2,700 activists pledge to refuse food for at least 24 hours, and then hand over to a comrade.
Both above and following quotes from a AFP via Breitbart.com article, US stars align in anti-Iraq war hunger strike:
US stars align in anti-Iraq war hunger strike [/] Jul 03 6:34 PM US/Eastern
Star Hollywood actor-activists including Sean Penn and Susan Sarandon and anti-war campaigners led by bereaved mother Cindy Sheehan plan to launch a hunger strike, demanding the immediate return of US troops from Iraq.
As Americans get set to fire up barbeques in patriotic celebration of US Independence Day on July 4, anti-war protestors planned to savour a last meal outside the White House, before embarking on a 'Troops Home Fast' at midnight.
"We've marched, held vigils, lobbied Congress, camped out at Bush's ranch, we've even gone to jail, now it's time to do more," said Sheehan, who emerged as an anti-war icon after losing her 24-year-old son Casey in Iraq.
[…] "We have done everything we could think of to end this war, we have protested, held marches, vigils ... lobbied, written letters to Congress," said Dearborn.
"Now it is time to bring the pain and suffering of war home. We are putting our bodies on the line for peace."
It is all -- pretty wonderful.
The hunger strike will see at least four activists, Sheehan, veteran comedian and peace campaigner Dick Gregory, former army colonel Ann Wright and environmental campaigner Diane Wilson launch serious, long-term fasts. [/] "I don't know how long I can fast, but I am making this open-ended," said Wilson.
Other supporters, including Penn, Sarandon, novelist Alice Walker and actor Danny Glover will join a 'rolling" fast, a relay in which 2,700 activists pledge to refuse food for at least 24 hours, and then hand over to a comrade. […] [My ellipses and emphasis]
They used to say in the movies, in the days of yesteryear, "Monkeys are the funniest people."
Now, perhaps, the monkeys are getting serious competition.
