Seems like a pretty narrow, short sighted viewpoint, Richard. But you are entitled to it.

I like to thing we are working on a much larger scale, building an international peace movement that transcends national boundaries, and forces national politicians to find alternatives to "diplomacy through war" strategies based upon international grassroots organizations, rather than ossified, conservative institutions that don't seem to be capable of keeping up with world opinions.

Not only that, but the events raise money for worthy causes, as I pointed out with the link to MADRE. Do you have a problem with an international grassroots peace movement that sends direct aid to the victims of the West's war upon the world? I sure don't. In fact, it is most comforting to me to know that my efforts will help women and children who truly need someone in the world to give them aid.