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Week of Peace and Resistance Jan 15-20	Current rating: 4
by VFP Email: vfppcola (nospam) yahoo.com	05 Jan 2005
With the coronation of George Bush jr taking place on the 20th of January, several local social justice and civil rights organizations have banded together to show opposition to President Bush, the War in Iraq, and the "Bush Agenda." The week starts with an anti-war rally on January 15th and closes with a silent vigil on January 20th. Please check this calendar often because times and locations may change.
-------------------------------------------------- Anti-War Rally-January 15th at Noon- Corner of Garden and Palafox in Downtown Pensacola This will be a lively anti-war rally where many, many of your fellow Pensacolians from all walks of life will get together to send one loud voice that we are against these senseless wars. To date, over 10,000 Americans have been killed or wounded in Iraq. More startling is that maybe as many 100,000 Iraqis have been killed or wounded since this war began. Support the Troops-Save the Iraqis-Bring the Troops Home Now! Mark Twain's "The War Prayer"-January 15th at 7pm Unitarian Universalist Church of Pensacola Although Twain wrote "The Prayer" in response to the Philippine-American War of 1899-1902, the manuscript was not found until after his death, having earlier been rejected by his publisher. "The Prayer" has special relevance to the present situation in the United States and in Iraq. Discussion will follow the presentation. Jack Brooking, former professor of theater and a local poet and short-story writer, will perform the role of "God's messenger." Patricia Edmisten, former UWF professor, writer, and spokeswoman for Pensacola Patriots for Peace, will be Twain's narrator. The event is free, but donations for the "Books for Prisoners" project, sponsored by Subterranean Books, would be appreciated. Film Screening of "The Fog of War"-January 16th at 7pm End of the Line Cafe, 610 E. Wright Street The award-winning Errol Morris documentary about the former Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara as he discusses the lessons learned about the nature and conduct of modern warfare. 95 minutes. This event is free and open to the public Martin Luther King Day Parade-January 17th Downtown Pensacola. The parade will take place on Palafox south of Cervantes at 11 a.m. A "Peace Contingent" will gather near the corner of Coyle and Government at 10am "Democracy and America's New Imperialism; A Panel Discussion"-1pm on January 18th University of West Florida, The Commons Conference Room "C" This will be a panel discussion covering several topics. Pensacola Patriots for Peace spokesperson Patricia Edmisten will discuss the prospects for democracy in Iraq, Susan Watson from the Panhandle Chapter of the ACLU will discuss the Patriot Act and the attack on civil liberties at home, and Scott Satterwhite from the Pensacola chapter of Veterans for Peace will discuss Guantanamo Bay, Abu Ghraib, and Human Rights Abuse as US Foriegn Policy. There will be time for questions afterwards. "A Reading of the Names of the Dead"-Center for Social Justice-1603 North Davis Hwy (corner of Davis and Moreno) January 19th at 7pm This will be a solemn, candlelight vigil and reading of the names of the American and Iraqi dead from the war. Please bring candles. If you like to read some of the names, please e-mail vfppcola (at) yahoo.com Patriots for Peace Silent Vigil at MLK Plaza January 20th from noon-1pm This will be a silent vigil to remember all the dead from the Iraq. Patriots for Peace have been holding these powerful and highly visible events here in Pensacola since the 2002. Jan 20th is inauguration day and is a national day of action to protest the coronation of George Bush, jr. This will be taking place as President Bush is crowned for his second term to show local opposition to his war in Iraq. ************************************************ Certain Events Endorsed by the Pensacola Veterans for Peace, Patriots for Peace, Movement for Change, Escambia County Green Party, and the Panhandle Chapter and UWF Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union
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Re: Week of Peace and Resistance Jan 15-20
by vfp (No verified email address)	Current rating: 3 16 Jan 2005
-This is from TV 3- Protestors took to the streets of Pensacola today. Veterans For Peace organized the demonstration. More than 50 vets and civilians stood on the corner of Palafox and Garden Street holding anti-war and anti-bush signs. Most demonstrators believe the conflict in Iraq is unjust and some had relatives who've been injured in the war. Coordinators say the peaceful protest was a way for people to show their opposition to the war, as well as their support for the troops. Helen Hudson/Protestor: "I think some people are concerned about possibly not supporting the troops, or to be perceived as not being supportive of the troops if they oppose the war, but I believe opposing an unjust war is the best way to support our military." Scott Satterwhite/Veterans For Peace: "We wanted to strengthen, strengthen the people that may feel isolated in this town, and make sure people know that their is a lot of people who are against what's going on in Iraq." Veterans For Peace officials say they decided to hold the protest this weekend because President Bush's inauguration takes place on Thursday.