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Sheehan Out-Fasts, Out-Dances Gandhi

The longest Mahatma Gandhi ever fasted was for 21 days, in a hunger strike for Hindu-Muslim unity in September 1924.

On July 4th, Cindy Sheehan began a proclaimed two month fast. She announced to the press that she would "drink only water" throughout the summer.

(Mother Sheehan has subsequently admitted to partaking of "smoothies" of fruit juice and protein powder.)

The following photos of Cindy Sheehan were taken while she was on days 21 and 22 of her "hunger strike."

Compare and contrast:

 

  

Surely it must be the righteousness of her cause that keeps her so in the pink.

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This article was posted by Steve Gilbert on Friday, July 28th, 2006 at 1:15 pm. You can leave a response.

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