March 19, 2003 is a date that will live in infamy. On that day U.S. President George W. Bush ordered the U.S. military to launch an unprovoked war of aggression on the nation of Iraq. Tremendous suffering, death, injury, destruction and dislocation have followed in the wake of this blatantly illegal and immoral act.

This coming Wednesday, the five year anniversary of this travesty, peace loving mid-Missourians will gather in large numbers at the intersection of Broadway & Providence between 4:15-5:45 p.m.

Our goal is to be "100 Visible for Peace." During the evening Rush Hour thousands of our fellow citizens pass through this intersection. While there is a weekly presence for peace, it is easy for some people to dismiss 10 or 15 of us standing on the corners. It will reach many more people to see 50, 75, 100 or more of us there; people from all walks of life, all ages, all classes, etc.

We invite you to join us for the Columbia Peace Coalition-sponsored gathering. Please come for whatever portion of the time you are free to. It is fine to join us for a short time while you are on your way home from work. We will have signs and banners available, although you are welcome to bring your own. Tell friends. Let's make this a high visibility peace event.