protesters cal convert into the military action in gaza. a cease-fire demanding the united states sto stop supportig the military action for the crowded been huge and passionate all afternoon long. people bused in from as far away as minnesota, wisconsin, florida and texas. the timing of this event is nearly 100 days of war in gaza. some speakers have made reference to doctor martin luther king holiday as what one highlighting doctor king's famous line injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. protesters are here for a variety of reasons some are clearly pro- palestinian. others are from antiwar organizations. we have been asking them why many have traveled to be here today. >> i feel that it is our duty as people, as human beings to come and support palestinians. there are other human beings and they deserve to live they do not deserve to live in occupation ainfear every single day.