They are not protesting the war. Their protest occurred on Oct. 6, 2002. From the Dominican Life website:

   "In this disarmament action we hope to enflesh the Scriptures and spirit of our religious and intentional communities: to praise God, to bless all of God's people and creation, to preach truth with love," says Ardeth Platte, O.P. In other words, they hope to enflesh the spirit of Dominican life "to give to others the fruits of their contemplation," and "to speak truth to power," adds Carol Gilbert, O.P.

   The form of the protest is bizarre. I would find a story that said these sixty-year-old nuns have spent the past forty years on their knees praying for peace more believable.

   From Dominican Life, Dominican sisters Speak Truth at Missile Site. The Dominican Life home page has a lot more info.

      Paul