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War protesters march at entrance to Fort Lewis

06:52 PM PDT on Saturday, March 22, 2008

KING5.com staff

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LAKEWOOD, Wash. - War protesters confronted military supporters at the entry of Fort Lewis Saturday, days after the Iraq War's fifth anniversary.

Protesters marched across an I-5 overpass known as "Freedom Bridge" - which has become a symbol for supporters of the troops.

They shouted their opposition to the war, and military supporters shouted back.

Police were forced to keep the two groups apart. They divided the overpass, allowing each group to take one side of the bridge.

With troopers standing in the middle, both sides voiced their opinions.

"You people are not welcome in this military community," shouted one woman.

KING

Protesters voiced their opposition to the Iraq War.

"Many in the American public have had the wool pulled over their eyes, and believe that supporting whatever the country does is right," said another.

It's estimated the war is costing tax-payers $12 billion a month.

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