i was a legal observer today for an anti-war, anti-imperialism, anti-bush protest today (i know, they are basically all the same). the crowd was impressive for this military town, 400+ at its peak (though the program dragged on for WAY too long, and people who would've marched started to leave).

also present was the usual cadre of bigoted, stupid, trashy counter protestors. interestingly, their leader was unusually restrained, while they have a new idiot, a young kid, maybe 23, who prattles on a megaphone about how those who seek a peaceful world and less imperialist behavior from america "hate america."