March 20, 2010 is the seventh anniversary of the US-led war in Iraq. The US-led war in Afghanistan has lasted even longer: nine years.
The toll? Officially (excluding CIA personnel and military contractors), 4700 coalition troops have died in Iraq. Another 1685 have died in Afghanistan. Many, many more have been wounded in both wars. [Source: Iraq Coalition Casualty Count]
Almost 7000 civilians have died in Afghanistan. The number of civilians killed in the Iraq war is disputed, but estimates range from 100,000 to over a million.
The monetary cost? At the time of this posting, it stood at about $970,801,700,000 for both, $711,713,400,000 for Iraq, and $259,088,300,000 for Afghanistan. Check CostOfWar.com to see where the cost stands now.
Sick of it?
Express your opposition to the Iraq war on March 20 at any of the following events:
- Ann Arbor, MI: Peace Vigil, noon, E. University & S. University. Details
- Los Angeles, CA: March and Rally, noon, Hollywood & Vine. Details
- Nevada City, CA: March and Rally, 11 am, Nevada & Broad. Details
- San Francisco, CA: Interfaith Prayer Circle for Peace and Justice, 10:30 am – noon, UN Plaza (at Market & 7th). Details
- San Francisco, CA: Rally for Labor Againt the Wars, 10 am – noon, Plumbers Hall, 1621 Market St. Details
- San Francisco, CA: March and Rally, noon, Civic Center. Details
- Washington DC: March on Washington, noon, Lafayette Park. Details
In some cities, demonstrations are scheduled for different days:
- Chicago, IL: Rally and march, Thursday March 18, 5:30 pm, Federal Plaza (corner of Adams & Dearborn Streets). Details
- Seattle, WA: Anti-war march, Sunday March 21, noon, Westlake Park downtown, 4th and Pike. Details
- Others
Related Previous Peace Pundit Posts
- Afghan Civilian Deaths Increase 14% from 2008 to 2009
- Ten Reasons a Troop Surge in Afghanistan is a Mistake
- Ideas for More Effective Anti-War Action
- Dialog with a Non-Marching Cynic
