About 1,500 peacefully protest against war





Capitol Hill-AP -- About 15-hundred people opposed to war in Iraq have staged a peaceful protest outside the U-S Capitol.

They gathered Tuesday night while President Bush was giving his State of the Union address.

A spokesman for the Shirts Off Coalition said the president is "focused" on war.

A projection screen showed the live video image of Bush's comments, but there was no audio supplied.

Protesters, bundled in winter outfits, listened to speeches and hip-hop music.

Because temperatures were near freezing, there were volunteer medics on hand. Organizers also supplied heat lamps and hot chocolate.

Another group of people held signs and candles along nearby Pennsylvania Avenue.

Associated Press