The candlelight vigil on the early evening of the 19th is being organized by
my friend Harry Brod as part of a nationwide effort sponsored by MoveOn. I
certainly plan on going. However, I find it curious that MoveOn is now
appealing to our economic self-interest--the billions could be better spent
here at home. Maybe this is the angle that will get the people's attention.
Apparently 5 years of clueless military occupation (to say nothing of the
immorality) isn't enough.
For those of you who missed Rory Stewart's talk on his experiences in Iraq, he
quietly urged humility. I took this to mean that we have to be willing to
accept that we cannot fix what we have never understood, despite having broken
it with a vengeance.
Wednesday, March 19, 5-6 PM
CONTACT: Harry Brod, 351-2710
ANCHORAGE RESIDENTS Gather to Mark 5 Years of Devastating War
MoveOn Members in Anchorage urge Congress: "Invest in America, Not Endless War
in Iraq"
Candlelight vigil participants will gather in front of Café Felix in the Metro
Mall on Benson Blvd at 5 PM. They will then proceed to the corner of Benson
and New Seward to honor the sacrifices made by our military personnel.
ANCHORAGE – Residents of Anchorage will hold a vigil Wednesday to mark the
end of the 5th year that the US has been mired in the devastating war in Iraq.
The event will honor the sacrifice of American soldiers killed in Iraq and
participants will read personal accounts written by veterans and members of
military families affected by the war.
In the past five years, our nation has lost nearly 4,000 American
soldiers--and many more Iraqi civilians have been killed in the fighting. With no political
progress in sight and a sinking economy, American voters are questioning the
priorities of leaders who squander billions of dollars in Iraq while leaving
basic needs at home unmet.
"It is time to end the war in Iraq and set new priorities for America" said
Harry Brod, a MoveOn.org Political Action member. "We urge Senators Murkowski
and Stevens to pass legislation to begin redeploying American troops out of
Iraq this year and start investing to help folks who are hurting at home."
People will gather at candlelight vigils holding signs that say "Invest In
America, Not Endless War In Iraq" and "Keep 'em safe, Bring 'em home."
Vigil details:
Who: Residents of Anchorage, members of MoveOn.org, members of Alaskans for
Peace and Justice
Where: Outside Café Felix in the Metro Mall on Benson Blvd; procession to
Corner of Benson and New Seward
When: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 5-6:00 PM
Excellent visuals. People gathering with candles, signs, flowers, and photos.
