Update Dec. 3, 2009: Who would have believed we have to do this under Obama?
"No You Can't" Rally Dec 12 at White House
Over 100 leading peace activist groups have announced an ‘Emergency Anti-Escalation Rally’ at the White House on December 12, from 11 am to 4 pm to reject President Obama’s military escalation in Afghanistan. Speakers include: Cynthia McKinney, Sen. Mike Gravel, Kathy Kelly, Chris Hedges, David Swanson, Phyllis Bennis, Rev. Graylan Hagler, Coy McKinney, Debra Sweet, Brian Becker, Mathis Chiroux, Lynne Williams, Hon. Betty Hall, Elaine Brower, Marian Douglas, Michael Knox, Ralph Lopez, Ron Fisher, and statements from Col. Ann Wright, Stephen Zunes and Granny D (turning 100!).www.enduswars.org
PEORIA -- The Peoria Area Peace Network has organized an anti-war protest for 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. on Wed. Dec. 2 at the Federal Building, corner of Main and Monroe.
They plan to protest Obama's escalation of the war in Afghanistan, and ask all citizens to join them.
I was once asked why I don't participate in anti-war demonstrations. I said that I will never do that, but as soon as you have a pro-peace rally, I'll be there. --- Mother Teresa
So, how about holding a peace rally at the Federal Building?
Posted by: Karrie E. Alms | December 02, 2009 at 08:43 PM
Karrie -- Peace is, or should be, the default. So we have anti-war
rallies when war is threatened!
Elaine H.
Posted by: Elaine Hopkins | December 02, 2009 at 09:38 PM
Elaine: I do not feel that protesting the war will bring out peace as much as promoting peace will bring about peace. I agree with Mother Teresa. I guess we will just need to agree to disagree.
Posted by: Karrie E. Alms | December 07, 2009 at 07:59 AM
Karrie -- I agree with you that we need to promote peace. I dont think
we disagree. We both want a better world, and war keeps tearing it
apart, wasting resources that should go to feed, house and heal people
instead of for weapons and killing.
Posted by: Elaine Hopkins | December 07, 2009 at 10:41 AM