Unity on the streets of Denver

There was an amazing rally this evening in at the Democratic National Convention led by the Iraq Veterans to stop the War. Followed by about 3000 protestors, the group marched to the Pepsi Center to read a letter to Senator Obama they call "Three Points of Unity." These are: Immediate withdrawal of troops from Iraq, full health and mental health benefits to returning veterans and reparations to the Iraqi people.

Ron Kovic, a vietnam vet whose story was told in "Born on the Fourth of July," was there to support the younger vets.

Officer Jeff Key read the letter out loud, afterward asking repeatedly, "Can I talk to someone from his campaign staff? One of you must have a way to get him this message."

They stood in silence as the media pressed against them. The police, heavily armed, some in cherry pickers threatened to tear gas the group if they didn't disperse. "Let the veterans of the global war on terror have their say, and if they want to throw me in jail," yelled Key from a megaphone "I'll sing the star-spangled banner from there."

Almost an hour passed before someone from Senator Obama's office called (after being contacted, reportedly through live feed on television) and promised to set up a meeting with the group. A thrill went through the crowd, veterans, media, supporters, sort of stunned onlookers, everyone was electrified. "Yes we can, yes we can, " some started to chant.