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MINAS TIRITH
(Gondor News Network) - Thousands of peace activists took to the streets of
Minas Tirith and other cities of Middle Earth today to protest what they
termed a rush to war with Mordor.

"We need more time for diplomacy," said a key member of the
Middle-Earth Security Council, Saruman the White. "I am not
convinced by the evidence presented by my esteemed colleague, Gandalf the
Grey, or that the Dark Lord Sauron presents an
imminent danger to the peoples of the West."

Many of the people protesting war in Mordor agreed with Saruman's remarks.
"Sauron says he's destroyed his Rings of Mass Destruction (RMD) and
that's good enough for me," said one fellow carrying a sign that said
"Elrond is a Balrog." Another demonstrator urged, "Give the
RMD inspectors more time. There's no reason to rush to any judgment just
because Mount Doom is belching lava, the Dark Tower is rebuilt, and
Osgiliath has been decimated." A third protester piped up, "I
haven't heard a single bit of convincing evidence connecting the Nazgul
with Sauron. I think they destroyed Osgiliath on their own initiative
without any support from Sauron.

Besides, it's understandable they're angry with Gondor. We haven't done
nearly as much for the Orcs and Goblins and Easterlings as the Nazgul and
Sauron have. It's understandable they throw their support to them. It's our
own fault really."

As the protesters continued their march through the city, they chanted,
"No blood for Mount Doom," voicing a common sentiment that the
leaders of the Western peoples are really seeking to get their hands on the
powerful Mount Doom, where the One Ring of Power was allegedly forged.

Gandalf the Grey was unavailable for comment. A spokesman said he was in an
undisclosed underground location, which sources have revealed is codenamed:
Moria.

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