Portland - With anti-war sentiments approaching the high-water mark set in '69, the anti-violence demonstration tour™ continues it's triumphant trek across the nation. Even here in a quiet suburb, travelers from around the region join the locals in preparation for mayhem in the name of peace.

The twenty-two city tour, sponsored jointly by Nike, the ACLU and the Organization for Anarchy, is a shining example of thorough planning and coordination. With tickets available at Ticketmaster ranging from $18 for rabble tickets up to $42 for riot-reserve, the planners are able to advance purchase riot permits as well as coordinate security, entertainment and provide the majority of the signs and banners.

With only a few hours remaining until incite, Portland mayor Katz was himself looking forward to the event. "Oh no, I won't be down there myself, but the Mrs. and I are going to the pub to catch it on pay-per-view. They have half price pints until 4:00."

Top peace opponents, such as attorney general "Big" Jon Ashcroft, have denounced the riots as destructive, un-American, unchristian, and over-priced. Coordinators for Riot America ™ disagree. We caught up with Jim Taylor, publicity coordinator for the tour, who explained, "…riots are protected under the first amendment as a way of expressing ourselves. What is destructive about demanding peace with sticks and bricks? All the riot police are Pashtun soldiers employed by us. Local cops are never called in. This way they are free to attend and setting a cop on fire doesn't hurt a single American.

With fewer deaths per event than soccer games, many participants find comfort in the clouds of fear gas, accomplishment in dodging rubber bullets, and feel the plight of their oppressed world brothers when hog-tied with ripcord and thrashed with wooden clubs.

Many "peace-heads" are following the tour caravan from city to city fulfilling their dreams. Jake and Jenny Stanwood from Grand Rapids Michigan have been at every one so far and have offset the cost by looting. Following each riot they sell off stolen TV's, stereo equipment, and in one case a French-Canadian hooker. "This is very fulfilling for us to be able to voice our opinions on these important issues," explained Jenny.

As the arena opens the gates for orientation, all participants must pass through security checks where firearms and knives are confiscated (for later re-sale inside the arena, of course.) Once inside, rioters are greeted by fortified booths peddling credit card applications, pizza by the slice, steel-toed boots, helmets and even PCP.

Glossy News had the chance to talk with Ray Schumacher, a Portland native with riot-reserve tickets. Ray brought a Red Rider Wagon filled with bricks and bottles for the event. "I'm just itching to let a few of these babies fly. There's a Starbucks on the riot course whose front window needs to know how I feel about a first strike against Iraq without UN approval. Four bucks for a stupid cup of coffee? No war!"

While the carrying of protest signs like "Iraq Rocks", "Bricks not Guns", Saddam's my Daddy" and "Don't Sodom Saddam", may not prevent war, this may be your only chance to take part in an officially sanctioned riot. All memorabilia is free. For tour dates and tickets, contact your local Ticketmaster, Big-5 Sporting Goods or Foot Locker location.