Submitted by John Stauber on
"These demonstrators wore shorts
and ball caps, pushed strollers and carried American flags,
but what most set them apart was the support they displayed ... for the
American-led war in Iraq. ... It was meant as ... an
angry protest against the antiwar sentiment that has been
more visible elsewhere, particularly in large cities. 'Don't let these peace protesters confuse you,' Glenn Beck,
a conservative radio host from Philadelphia, told the crowd
estimated at 10,000 here today. ... Over the last few weeks, Mr. Beck, whose three-hour program
is heard five days a week on more than 100 stations, has
helped promote many similar demonstrations under the banner
of Rally for America. Some have been financed by radio
stations owned by his employer, Clear Channel
Communications, the nation's largest owner of radio
stations, in an arrangement that has been criticized by
those who contend that media companies should not engage in
political advocacy."
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