Around 200 opponents to the planned U.S. radar base in the Czech Republic set out on a protest march on Saturday through the Brdy military grounds where the facility is to be placed.
"This is not a matter of politics. It is necessary to be among the people, to have contact with them, to know what they think and react to it," said Mayor of Jince Josef Hala, who took part in the 12-kilometer march.
"We represent the people and it would be unfair to play high politics somewhere in office rooms," he added.
Hala said the route of the march led to the military grounds was selected deliberately.
"We want the people who have never been there to see it. There is wonderful nature there, they should understand why we protect the area," he said.
The United States unveiled its plan in January to place 10 interceptor missiles in Poland and a radar system in the Czech Republic, as components of the missile defense shield.
According to a recent public opinion poll, more than two thirds of Czech citizens oppose the installation of the base.
In referendums held in several municipalities surrounding the Brdy area, people have voted against the base.
Source: Xinhua
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