Cindy Sheehan Buys Land In Crawford, Texas

Cindy Sheehan says she has used some of the insurance money from her son's death to buy a 5 acre plot of land in Crawford, Texas. The Gold Star Families for Peace will be protesting Georgie's warmongering from August 16th through September 2nd. Sheehan's purchase of the land will give the demonstrators a place to gather.

Last year, the protesters had to stand in ditches around Crawford to demonstrate, until a local citizen, Mark Mattlage, allowed them to use a 1 acre plot of land belonging to his family. Mr. Mattlage did not agree with the protesters, but allowed them to use the land so no one would get hurt using the ditches. Mr. Mattlage is owed a debt of thanks for being a good American and looking out for his fellow citizens.

This year, they are expecting a larger crowd, and the liability insurance rose sharply [from around $800 to around $6000]. Rather than pay the new insurance costs, Sheehan used some of her insurance money to buy the 5 acre plot of land. Sheehan said, "We decided to buy property in Crawford to use until George's resignation or impeachment, which we all hope is soon for the sake of the world. I can't think of a better way to use Casey's insurance money than for peace, and I am sure that Casey approves."

The peace vigil will start on August 16th. For further information, you can go to the Gold Star Families for Peace website.