Cindy Sheehan, the wacky woman who has tried for several years to force her will on the president and now the Congress, was scheduled to make an appearance yesterday in Charlotte, NC, but skipped it when she found out some members of the “Gathering of Eagles” group would be there.

Anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan disappointed some of her supporters during her first visit to Charlotte on Tuesday. Sheehan did not show up to address her rally at Bryant Park.

One of Sheehan’s representatives told WCNC that the “peace mom” feared for her safety and the safety of her supporters.

Counter protestors known as the “Gathering of Eagles” were at the rally. Sheehan’s representative said members of that group had sent threatening letters to Sheehan in the past.

Earlier in the day, about 50 of her supporters gathered outside the offices of Congressman Mel Watt. Sheehan was there to continue her campaign to pressure Democrats.

“Congressman Watt needs to sign on to the resolution that’s out there to impeach Dick Cheney and needs go ahead with a resolution with George Bush,” said Sheehan.

Not to worry. When Sheehan was interviewed by the local television station she made sure they photographed her sign demanding Nancy Pelosi start impeachment proceedings against President Bush or she would run against her.

Who knows? In Pelosi’s crazy district it’s possible Sheehan could win. Not probable, but possible.

At the peaceful evening rally where Sheehan failed to show, counter protestors said they worry her message means trouble for the troops and a repeat of Vietnam.

“When we got back from Vietnam they called us baby killers. They didn’t accept us,” said Jim Brannon, Vietnam veteran and member of the “Gathering of Eagles.”