Memorial Day tribute draws protesters with contrasting causes

Tuesday, May 30, 2006

ARLINGTON, Va. -- As throngs came to the hallowed grounds of Arlington National Cemetery to honor the fallen on Memorial Day, a handful of protesters from an anti-gay group stood across a four-lane highway from a conservative group supporting the troops.

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