Hunger Strikes


"We have to put our own lives on the line, and I'm willing to do that," said activist Diane Wilson, who pledged to fast until the United States withdraws from Iraq.

Dearborn said 2,700 other activists nationwide, including actors Susan Sarandon and Sean Penn, would work as a relay team passing the fast daily from one to another."

Above from the article from Reuters linked at Drudge.

1. I don't get how I'm supposed to be moved by a hunger strike.

2. Note that the anti-war Hollyweirdos are participating by "passing the fast".

3. Do you think anyone will actually maintain the fast until we leave Iraq? If some of these people die, am I supposed to feel bad about it?