Word: fasted
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...protest did not end there. Believing that wider public involvement and protest is necessary to halt the U.S. policy, Liteky began a water-only fast on September 1, to dramatize the issue. He said he would not eat until "some significant signal of protest" is made by the public condemning the U.S. policy or if the government takes steps toward withdrawing support of the contras. He has been joined by three other vets and they have entitled their effort, "The Veterans Fast for Life...
...fast, then, is to save lives. It is an attempt to bring the consciousness of suffering to this country. It is an enormous burden for the fasters to carry. And it is a gamble...
...GAMBLE worked? To some degree it has been successful in rallying veterans to the fasters' cause. Veterans' groups around the country have responded to the fast with vigils, fasts and fund-raisers, including a veterans' vigil on the Boston Common that culminated with a rally last week...
...whole, the fast has not garnered much media coverage, and failing coverage, it is doubtful the American people will rise up in protest and sympathy. Governmental action is not forthcoming...
Stealing the show is Tonino Delli Colli's cinematography, which is hazy and remote throughout but becomes fast-paced and astute as the more sanguinary scenes call for it. Even fans of its literary parent will find Hollywood's Rose rendition to be a vision...