Photo: Olympia Women In Black

author : Larry Freytag topic : Iraq occupation

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Seen here in the early dark of a December evening, against a backdrop of the capitol dome and Heritage Park fountain, is a long row of women dressed in black. These are the Olympia Women In Black who stand vigil every Friday at 5 pm across from Percival Landing on 4th Avenue. They "stand in silent vigil to protest war, rape as a tool of war, ethnic cleansing and human rights abuses all over the world. We are silent because mere words cannot express the tragedy that wars and hatred bring." (photo by Larry Freytag)