Ann Wright, a former U.S. Army colonel and State Department official, talked about turning into an activist against the war in Iraq. She talked about the actions of the administration with which she disagreed such as detention in Guantanamo and surveillance. Ms. Wright described her activites as a protestor and urged others to participate. She responded to questions from members of the audience. Mr. Spear spoke briefly about local activities. State Representative Fleischman moderated the event in the West Hartford Town Hall Auditorium.