Grannies Against The War

Unique story about grandmothers against the Iraq war.

THE GRANNY BRIGADE

Eighteen gray-haired grandmothers protesting the war in Iraq were arrested for disorderly conduct yesterday after they shuffled to the entrance of the Times Square military recruiting center — and tried to enlist.

"We wanted to sign up. Instead of our kids dying, we wanted to take their place. We've already lived our lives," said granny of five Joan Wile, 74...

Some of the women traveled from as far away as St. Olaf to attend the protest.