30,000 Marchers in DC

I attended the January 18th march in DC but couldn't this one due to work. I know many are wondering why demonstrate when the 'war' is almost over but I think they're more important now than ever. Syria next? I think so. The troops are in position and the momentum would be lost if they don't proceed now.

According to A.N.S.W.E.R.;

D.C. police forces carried out a series of unprovoked attacks against the demonstrators, using clubs and pepper spray as they assaulted people who were chanting "Stop the U.S. War Machine from Iraq to Korea to the Philippines."

Notice that when conservative-minded people face opposition they attempt to eradicate it. Intolerance breeds contempt spawns violence. This American Taliban mentality should be seated at the table not cordoning off the debate.

Has anyone in U.S. read history of Iraq?