What happens after October 8?

For all of us working to end the war in Afghanistan, October 8 will be an exciting day. There will be a march in Chicago -- as well as protests in many other cities.

But what happens on October 9? Where do we go after the marching and shouting and protesting is over?

Do you have a view on what should happen next? How do we move forward in an organized way? How do we make the best use of the momentum gained on October 8? How do we keep from losing steam?

Please comment here!


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