Demonstrators protest possible war with Iran, call for diplomacy

People leave Columbus City Hall to march around the Bartholomew County Courthouse during an anti-war rally in Columbus, Ind., Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020. Mike Wolanin | The Republic

“Hey-hey, ho-ho, endless war has got to go.”

That was just one of the chants shouted by more than 60 demonstrators following an anti-war rally on the Columbus City Hall steps Thursday night.

Many in attendance said they were calling for Americans to voice their dissent against what they perceive as President Donald Trump’s efforts to ignite a war with Iran. Many of the demonstrators advocated for greater diplomatic efforts with Iran.

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