More than 60 people stood on the curb of Michigan Avenue on Wednesday, holding signs that said "Not one more death. Not one more dollar," protesting the war in Iraq.

The protest followed the 2,000th soldier death in Iraq Tuesday.

They also placed pictures in the grass of soldiers and Iraqis have lost have their lives.

Greater Lansing Network Against War and Injustice member Margaret Kingsbury said they were not just protesting the war, they were also honoring the soldiers.

"We have been acting on it before the war, and we thought 2,000 needed to be noticed and we did not want it to go unseen," Kingsbury said. "We did this public demonstration to honor everyone that has died on both sides. There have been many innocent Iraqis dying."

Craig Burgers, a history senior and first vice chairman of the College Republicans who was not at the protest, said he supports war only when the United States is fighting its enemies.

"When I heard the news about the death of the 2,000th soldier I was saddened," Burgers said. "It seems as if we are over there to help rebuild the nation, which is something that the army shouldn't have to do."

David Coogan, international relations junior and second vice chairman of the MSU Republicans, was not at the protest, but said he supports the American presence in Iraq.

"I don't believe that we should pull out of the war," Coogan said. "If we did, the Iraqis would be in a worse situation. I think it is horrible that soldiers are dying, but I support the war. We are already seeing signs of democracy in other countries."

Computer engineering and theater senior Ruell Black, however, said the United States should never have gone to Iraq.

"I don't feel Bush did all he could do," Black said. "War should be a final option. I like peace."

John Masterson, a retired MSU mathematics professor, said he came to the protest help make people more aware of the situation in Iraq.

"The invasion of Iraq is a terrible travesty and goes against constitutional law," Masterson said. "The 2,000 deaths is probably just the beginning, but I hope not. I want to make more people focus on the issue."

Kingsbury said after the protest the group planned to hold a vigil in front of U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers', R-Brighton, office.

Kingsbury said when enough people stand up against the war, officials would have to stop supporting it.

"Americans are decent people; our administration is not," Masterson said. "Look what happened in New Orleans."

East Lansing resident Judy Suess said she brought her daughters with her to the protest because she felt that it would be a good experience.

"I bring them when I can," Suess said. "Just because they don't understand everything, they understand that killing is wrong."