When the City Council voted two weeks ago to draft a letter to the Marines denouncing their presence in the Berkeley area, no one could possibly anticipate what an uproar it would cause.
As the City Council sat in chambers on Tuesday arguing the issue, a swirl of controversy wafted about in the streets, where protesters - both for and against the measure - clamored to be heard about their stance on the matter.
Ironically, the "troops" were called in, to hold the peace.
The vigil lasted throughout the night, until the early dawn, when it appeared City Council would finally see the "light".
Their answer to the dilemma?
Support the troops, but denounce the war in Iraq.
Ah, looks like the elected officials got it right.
Peace.
In Berkeley, at least.