Thursday, 4:30 PM
Hundreds protest Iraq war on Common
By Nathan Hurst
GLOBE CORRESPONDENT
Several hundred anti-war protesters gathered near the Park Street MBTA station on the Boston Common early this afternoon to call for a withdrawal of troops from Iraq.
Protesters held signs proclaiming "War on Iraq is immoral" and "It was always about oil."
Drivers honked and passersby waved in support, with some stopping to join in the demonstration.
Organizers of the rally said the turnout at today's event was better than expected and reflected a change in attitude of the American people toward the country's involvement in Iraq, Afghanistan and other foreign nations.
Tens of thousands of protesters also rallied against in front of the Capitol today in Washington, and several rallies were scheduled at other locations in Massachusetts.
