Last Sunday, 23 March I attended the Convergence on Parliament protest. As usual, my arrival was a little late, but I still heard several of the speakers before the protest headed off for a little march down Commonwealth Avenue, across Commonwealth Bridge, and back again. At one point, both segments of Commonwealth Bridge were covered by the protest. It was estimated that about 5000 people attended. Judging by the banners, Tshirts etc, there is a wide variety of viewpoints present at these marches, ranging from human rights concerns, general desire for peace, to more politically oriented statements directed towards the Australian or USA governments in particular. I was reminded of blogging when I saw a sign reading "Johnny the Bush Kangaroo". While the Sunday march was peaceful, the Monday protest got out of hand, and it appears to have resulted in increased restrictions to public access around Parliament House. I saw one reference on the news to the public no longer being able to walk over the rooftop lawn. Not sure what it says when our general security alert for terrorist activity has not been heightened due to the war, but security measures against protests have.