So Many White Flags And So Few Red Flags

A Memorial Day protest against the criminal Iraq War:

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) ― A flag display on Memorial Day will showcase 120,000 red and white flags representing the number of troops and Iraqis killed in the war, despite an abrupt reversal that nearly led to the permit's cancellation.

Veterans for Peace member Debra Reiger requested a permit to display the flags in April. A city attorney denied the project last week, but the City Council reversed that decision tonight.

"This means so much to put this out and to be able to honor these people that gave so much," said Weiger.

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) got involved after the permit was denied. "It's a victory for the average guy on the street," said Cres Vellucci from the ACLU. "This is a display that's going to honor or commemorate their sacrifice."

Debra will start placing flags on Saturday and it will be ready on Monday for people to see. People will be able to see the display between 2nd and 9th on Capitol Avenue.

Left: Just small red wedges for the few American dead.
Left: Looking towards the State Capitol building.

Left: Looking towards the I Street bridge.