U.S. Army Anti-Recruiting protest
by Joe Sacco Sunday March 20, 2005 at 03:47 AM

On Saturday, March 19, 2005 at noon about 20 anti-war protesters gathered at one of the U.S. Army's recruiting offices located at Nellis and Lake Mead. Activists and community members were at the recruitment center to tell the public about the lies of the military, which lead to the youth of America to their death beds.

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Although the U.S. Army recruiting office told peace activists that they would be open on Saturday until 2PM, the doors were closed and locked at noon. Apparently the military chose to avoid conflict with anti-war protesters, leading to a small victory for the peace movement.

Several people spoke out about the military's tactics used to lure young and poor people into enlistment. One protester warned everyone in the area of the imminent danger of death that may come to those who enlist. Others told passer-bys to pay no attention to the increased incentives of college and monies promised by the army, as they often lie. Also, if you are killed, you will never see the benefits.

Las Vegas CityLife managing editor, Matt O'Brien, was on the scene with his photographer to interview participants at the action. O'Brien said he was not going to spend his entire day covering the protests around town, but thought this action was the most worthwhile of coverage. He stated that he would write about all the actions of the day in the CityLife.

The CityLife photographer argued about the reason behind the recent firing of radical journalist Saab Lofton. He claims that political ideaologies did not play a role in the lay-off, saying it was "economics" and Lofton's poor writing skills. Local activists knew better.

Some of the drummers circle played drums to draw attention to the action.

After a short while the group decided it was a small victory for peace that the recruitment office closed up shop. The protesters agreed to visit the Army recruiting office on Sahara, between Maryland and Paradise to see if they were open for business.

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