Greens Blast Troop Escalation, Call For Immediate Withdrawal

The Green Party is heavily criticizing decisions supported by Democrats to increase the number of troops in Iraq and delay our exit strategy. "We agree with Cindy Sheehan -- the only legitimate way to support our troops is to get them out of Iraq right now," said Andrea Garland, Louisiana Green who joined Ms. Sheehan at her Camp Casey protest vigil in Crawford, Texas. Greens have established an online petition and are calling for protests Sept. 24. For more information read the full press release including a detailed argument from Green leaders.