Anti-war flash mob "freeze-in" in Union Station

On the eve of the 5th anniversary of the United States invasion of Iraq under the Bush Administration, anti-war activists staged a "flash mob" event in Washington, DC's Union Station.

The event was peaceful and while it was one thrust into the midst of the evening rush hour, it didn't seem disruptive.

Initially station security and Amtrak Police insisted that videographers of all stripes weren't allowed to film (but they didn't seem to approach still photographers). Eventually they let up. Perhaps the network news crews complained, or maybe they realized the inherent hypocrisy as tourists film in the train station every day — maybe a little of both.

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items are from 18 Mar 2008.