Times: 5:30 pm & 7:45 pm Bear Tooth Movies
body of war
Body of War is a documentary following Tomas Young, an Iraq War veteran paralyzed from a bullet to the spine, on a physical and emotional journey as he adapts to his new body and begins to question the decision to go to war in Iraq. From soldier to anti-war activist, the film takes an unflinching view of the physical and emotional aftermath of war through the eyes of an American hero. The film unfolds on two parallel tracks. On the one hand, we see Tomas evolving into a powerful voice against the war as he struggles to deal with the complexities of a paralyzed body. And on the other hand, we see the historic debate unfolding in the Congress about going to war in Iraq.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
FW: VFP Action Alert - Call on Senators to End the War
From: Veterans For Peace [mailto:vfp@veteransforpeace.net]
Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2008 5:10 PM
To: jon4paz@acsalaska.net
Subject: VFP Action Alert - Call on Senators to End the War
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| The following is an email from our partner organization, Military Families Speak Out. Please do what you can to help oppose this war and occupation by taking action! There is a way for Congress to end the war in This week General Petraeus will come before Congress with the kind of mistruths that facilitated the Here is what you can do NOW to help:
No Senator who says she or he opposes the war should continue to fund it. The filibuster is a tool that all Senators are familiar with, and that can now be used to block the funding that would allow this war to continue. Speak out now and let these Senators hear the powerful voices of military families from across the country, and the voices of our families, neighbors, co-workers and friends delivering the clear message that funding the war is killing our troops! In Peace and Solidarity, _____________________________________________________________ CALL TO ACTION! CALL ON SENATOR CLINTON AND SENATOR OBAMA NOW TO USE THEIR LEADERSHIP TO END THE WAR IN
"Our message to the president is clear. It is time to begin ending this war -- not next year, not next month -- but today." On the campaign trail, Senator Obama and Senator Clinton both say that the war in Military Families Speak Out is an organization of almost 4,000 military families with loved ones who are serving in We are more than five years into a war that Clinton and Obama say should never have begun. Over 4,000 And we don't have to: Congress has the power to end the war in A single act of bold leadership by Senator Clinton or Senator Obama could be instrumental in ending this war. When the Senate takes up the next war funding bill, either one of them could lead a filibuster, refusing to stand down until their colleagues agree to vote against any bill that provides funding to continue the war rather than funding specifically for the swift and safe return of all our troops from Democrats and Republicans alike have routinely used filibusters and the threat of filibusters around important issues. What could be more important that ending the war in If Senator Clinton and Senator Obama aren't willing to use the power they have now as As military families, we appeal to the American people: Call Senator Clinton, Senator, Obama, and your own two Senators and urge them to use the power of the filibuster to block any bill that continues to fund the war in Iraq rather than funding the swift and safe return of our troops. We also call on Congress to appropriate the funds needed for our troops to get the care they need when they return. Senator Hillary Clinton -- (202) 224-4451 Click here to find out who your Senators are. Click here to sign our online petition. MILITARY FAMILIES SPEAK OUT | |
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Tuesday, April 08, 2008
FW: [Fwd: Request to Show "Body of War" in Anchorage]
Vets,
I am forwarding a message I received from a local vet who is interested in
working with veterans. I am leaving town on Apr. 10 for a couple of weeks.
If any of you are interested in the suggested direction, please contact
Barbara. Why don't we shoot for a meeting in early May to just touch base
and see if we have any ideas on which to work.
My friend Harry Brod is working with Move-On to get to the congressional
delegation on the cost of the war sometime in April--watch for it.
-----Original Message-----
From: barbara@efn.org [mailto:barbara@efn.org]
Subject: [Fwd: Request to Show "Body of War" in Anchorage]
---------------------------- Original Message ----------------------------
Subject: Request to Show "Body of War" in Anchorage
From: barbara@efn.org
Date: Wed, March 26, 2008 9:19 pm
To: info@bodyofwar.com
Cc: barbara@efn.org
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Hello all,
I am a service-connected disabled veteran (at 40% due to orthopedic
problems) living in Anchorage. The Veterans clinic here (we have no VA
hospital) grossly under serves or just plain does not serve the many Alaska
veterans I have come to know or know about. In particular, I am concerned
about women veterans who experience military service and sexual trauma,
while on active duty, differently from veterans who are men. I have a heart
for the many women veterans who experienced PTSD due to MST (military sexual
trauma) and who have disappeared themselves, largely due to their inability
to arrange VA treatment and compassion because of their invisible wounds and
injuries. Many of these veterans simply cannot manage to put their lives
back together on their own; they just need assistance in arranging the
services they need. The Anchorage VA is just awful.
The circumstance for these women is a problem in my state, but also in our
country. Many women cannot cope after initial attempts at the VA are
followed by humiliating and disrespectful behaviors from VA staff members,
"patient advocates", service organizations, our congressional delegation,
etc.. I haven't even mentioned the misinformation that some VA personnel
perpetrate, so veterans will go away.
In response to all of this, I am working with the Anchorage Small Business
Administration to develop my business. We agree that women are not treated
equitably at the VA and that this is harming a significant number of
returning veterans.
Last evening I learned about the film "Body of War" while listening to
Democracy Now. I was "blown away" as kids say these days. Now I wonder
whether we (me and others in Alaska) could put together a plan for Tomas
(Phil and others?) to visit Anchorage, give a presentation, and show the
remarkable film "Body of War". Such a program would be a fabulous experience
for many of us who who strongly oppose the war (the winners in our primary
elections were Barak Obama and Ron Paul). Not only would this be informative
about something we as voters must know, but it could also serve as a way to
raise money for the many veterans' unmet needs. Does this sound do-able?
I'd like to hear back from you after you are able to consider my request.
I think it is terrific idea that would "work" in Alaska.
Thank you very much, Barbara Bachmeier
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
FW: Please Help, Winter Soldiers - Alaska
From: Rob Mulford [mailto:mulford.rob@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, March 21, 2008 1:14 PM
To: Michael McPhearson; Betsy Reznicek, VFP; Phil Smith; John Dunker; Jon Lockert
Subject: Please Help, Winter Soldiers - Alaska
Peaceful Friends,
The recent Winter Soldier hearings will prove, i believe, to be one of the most significant events to date in the antiwar movement.
The North Star Chapter (146) of Veterans for Peace is initiating an outreach campaign to engage service persons stationed in Alaska.
We will do what ever we can to facilitate the resistance up here. If there is anyone who cares to share with us their experience, advice or anything useful please contact me at mulford.rob@gmail.com or 907-457-5578.
Check out Alaska Public Radio Network news link: http://aprn.org/2008/03/20/fairbanks-peace-group-reaches-out-to-service-personnel/ .
Thank You for Your Service,
Wage Peace,
rob mulford, North Star Chapter (146) Contact, VFP
Sunday, March 16, 2008
5th Anniv. Vigil on Wed. 3/19
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.
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.
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
ANCHORAGE RESIDENTS Gather to Mark 5 Years of Devastating War
MoveOn Members in Anchorage urge Congress: "Invest in America, Not Endless War
in Iraq"
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
Excellent visuals. People gathering with candles, signs, flowers, and photos.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Donation from VFP to Friendship Village in Vietnam
Vets,
I received the following request for donation from one of our members, Judith Moss. Let me know if you have any objections to donating the $100 she is requesting. -- Jon
I am traveling to Vietnam next month for our biennial International Board meeting and 10th anniversary celebration for Friendship Village. I am hoping VFP could donate a small sponsorship so that I might bring some gifts with me (this is importnat protocol for the Vietnamese). We have $395.00 in our account, $100.00 would be nice but any amount would be appreciated. I would tell everyone that our chapter helped! Let me know what you think.
Thanks,
Judy
Thanks,
Judy
Sunday, February 17, 2008
FUND NOTIFICATION DEPOSIT.
DR. BRIAN ADAMS
Manchester M27 5FX,
United Kingdom.
Tel:+44 70457 19965
An official notification of funds deposited in your name. This fund is already deposited with a security company in Malaysia as a family treasure / Family valuebles for security reasons.Therefore we now wish to inform you that the funds of US$15 Million has been approved for immediate delivery to you as a diplomatic relief package through the help of a diplomatic courier company.
The Requested Information is to ensure that no mistake or error is made and it should be forwarded in the manner stated below:
Your Full Name: __________________________________
Your Complete Address : __________________________
Name of City of Residence: ___________________________
Name of Closest Airport to City of Residence:__________________
Direct Telephone Number: ___________________________
Mobile Number:___ ________________________________
Fax Number:______ ________________________________
Copy of int'l passport,drivers license,or any valid ID card.with Zip Code so that there will be no error during the delivery of the funds to you in your country of residence.
Thank you and I sincerely remain
DR BRIAN ADAMS.
Manchester M27 5FX,
United Kingdom.
Tel:+44 70457 19965
An official notification of funds deposited in your name. This fund is already deposited with a security company in Malaysia as a family treasure / Family valuebles for security reasons.Therefore we now wish to inform you that the funds of US$15 Million has been approved for immediate delivery to you as a diplomatic relief package through the help of a diplomatic courier company.
The Requested Information is to ensure that no mistake or error is made and it should be forwarded in the manner stated below:
Your Full Name: __________________________________
Your Complete Address : __________________________
Name of City of Residence: ___________________________
Name of Closest Airport to City of Residence:__________________
Direct Telephone Number: ___________________________
Mobile Number:___ ________________________________
Fax Number:______ ________________________________
Copy of int'l passport,drivers license,or any valid ID card.with Zip Code so that there will be no error during the delivery of the funds to you in your country of residence.
Thank you and I sincerely remain
DR BRIAN ADAMS.
Thursday, December 20, 2007
VFP AK December Update
Vets,
It has been too long since I have been in contact with you. I have really been agonizing over what we can do and I am feeling paralyzed. It looks like we are going to have our war for another year. I think the American people have concluded that we are will just have to wait for the next president to clean up the mess. I don't agree with this assessment but I have grown weary trying to get more folks to see it our way.
I didn't call for a meeting this month because I honestly don't know what direction to go in. Let's hope for some renewal in the new year that will show us our way.
I hope you all have a chance to relax with friends and family over the holidays.
I appreciate all the good energy we have shared as we try to steer the imperial ship away from the icebergs. Maybe the neocons see it as well except that they are using global warming to try to melt if before we hit it. At the rate it is going, maybe they have something. As Naomi Klein has recently written, global crisis are good for disasters capitalism.
I just posted Paul Krugman's piece on Obama/Edwards on the Peace Coalition blog. It boils down to Obama's charismatic gradualism vs Edwards' claim that he will confront corporate power. Let me know what you think.
Jon Lockert
- Peace Events: http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=qcq21ir6k6f56vll38aorgltic%40group.calendar.google.com
- Veterans for Peace: http://akpeacevets.blogspot.com
- Peace Coalition: http://alaskans4peace.blogspot.com
- Eyes Wide Open -
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
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Saturday, November 17, 2007
the Marlboro Marine
My friend Tom sent this to me:
This is a video from the LA Times "the Marlboro Marine" that tells a bit of the story of one Marine from Kentuky's struggle with PTSD from an embeded reporter who knew him in Falluja and has tried to help him in the U.S. I found it poingiant and illuminating and I think that many vets and friends and families of vets will recognize the situation.
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/marlboromarine/la-na-marlboro12nov12,1,5613373.story?coll=la-news-marlboromarine&ctrack=1&cset=true
It leaves me thinking that we who have opposed the war since before it started are the ones who really supported our troops. We did not want to see friends and family members chumped, pimped and punked by moraly depraved, mentaly ill,profiteering, chicken hawks and judas goats. I am sorry that we were not able to mount enough of a resistance to keep them all safe at home with their friends and loved ones.
TakeCare BeWell DoGood Tom
This is a video from the LA Times "the Marlboro Marine" that tells a bit of the story of one Marine from Kentuky's struggle with PTSD from an embeded reporter who knew him in Falluja and has tried to help him in the U.S. I found it poingiant and illuminating and I think that many vets and friends and families of vets will recognize the situation.
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/marlboromarine/la-na-marlboro12nov12,1,5613373.story?coll=la-news-marlboromarine&ctrack=1&cset=true
It leaves me thinking that we who have opposed the war since before it started are the ones who really supported our troops. We did not want to see friends and family members chumped, pimped and punked by moraly depraved, mentaly ill,profiteering, chicken hawks and judas goats. I am sorry that we were not able to mount enough of a resistance to keep them all safe at home with their friends and loved ones.
TakeCare BeWell DoGood Tom
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
VFP Meeting, 11/15 My House
Vets,
I just found out from
I am at
Call me with any questions.
As for an agenda, let’s make this less formal and just talk about where we think we would like to take the chapter.
Jon Lockert, 250-4986
Breathe, smile & work for Peace
Thursday, October 25, 2007
The Real Iraq We Knew
The Real Iraq We Knew
By 12 former Army captains
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/10/15/AR2007101500841.html?referrer=emailarticle
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/10/15/AR2007101500841.html?referrer=emailarticle
Today marks the fifth anniversary of the authorization of force in Iraq. As army captains who served in Baghdad and beyond, we think it's time to make a choice.
Monday, October 22, 2007
Anti-War Demo Sat. 10/27 1-4 pm
Let’s discuss on Thursday at our meeting.
OCT. 27th
On this day 5 years ago, the U.S. Senate voted to give George W. Bush the authorization to go to war in
If you agree that this war needs to end then join us
This Saturday Oct. 27th
On the corner of
United for Peace and Justice
National mobilization
- Peace Events: http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=qcq21ir6k6f56vll38aorgltic%40group.calendar.google.com
- Veterans for Peace: http://akpeacevets.blogspot.com
- Peace Coalition: http://alaskans4peace.blogspot.com
- Eyes Wide Open -
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Agenda for VFP 10/25
Ernest Gruening Chapter (Southcentral
Thursday, October 25, 7 pm, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Tudor & Lake Otis, Room 3 (downstairs)
- Introductions & Discuss Agenda
- Chapter Business-Finances
- Eyes Wide Open Recap
- See photos from Oct 13 event in
- Anchorage Truth in Recruiting - NEXT MEETING--day, October ?, 7 pm
- I’ll find out and let you all know
- http://akcountermilrec.blogspot.com/
- WHEN: Wed. Oct. 17th, 6:00 PM (NOTE: Early Starting Time)
- WHERE: Café Felix - Metro Books
- The director compiles a horrifying catalog of greed, corruption and incompetence among private contractors in
- WHEN: Friday, 10/19/7, 6:00 to 9:00 pm, Video Slide Shows
- WHERE: Loussac Library, Public Conference Room, Snacks, Oyster Bar (don’t miss this!)
- All proceeds will help build a new hospital and improve treatment and education programs for children affected by Agent Orange.
- Join our international circle of friends in support of this unique village outside
- Bring auction items as donations at 5:30 pm. There is a $5.00 donation expected from the other participants to defray expenses.
- For more information contact: Judith Moss 345-5351, E-mail: mossjudith@netscape.net
- Upcoming Events
- No War, No Warming (October 21st -23rd);
FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE, NOT WARS FOR OIL! Join a global movement rising up against war and global warming by participating in a massive intervention in - October 27 Massive Regional Actions to End the War in Iraq Regional Mobilizations being planned by United for Peace and Justice and member groups http://www.unitedforpeace.org/
- Pressure on Politicians/Congressional Delegation- What can we do?
- Next Meeting WOULD BE on Nov. 22nd (4th Thursday of every month) but that is Thanksgiving—Let’s discuss whether to meet earlier or later.
Jon Lockert
- Peace Events: http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=qcq21ir6k6f56vll38aorgltic%40group.calendar.google.com
- Veterans for Peace: http://akpeacevets.blogspot.com
- Peace Coalition: http://alaskans4peace.blogspot.com
- Eyes Wide Open -
Sunday, October 14, 2007
Questions from the bootless & shoeless
All the boots & shoes from the Eyes Wide Open Exhibit got wet in the light rain at the end of the day. I took six tubs of boots to dry in my garage. I spread them out and turned up the heat.This morning I checked and they were all dry. But in handling them this morning it sank in as I looked at the tags & ages. Young lives wasted for what? How are we honoring their ultimate sacrifice?
As history has shown, wars are easy to start and extremely difficult to stop. We don't have a clue as to how we are going to stop this one. The pile of boots will grow larger as the needless deaths & suffering continues.
We almost all say we don't like this war but responding to a poll or signing an online petition entails NO responsibiltiy to do anything about it. We are all much too comfortable and unburdened by this war. Most of us do not know anyone serving and so the war is abstract--something for the politicians/candidates to blab about and hack at each other with.
The deadly concoction of fears, delayed costs & uncertain responsibilities inevitably points to this war continuing until our vague grasp of what our country is descending toward changes.*
Do we really think we can kill all the people who oppose our arrogance & greed? Is cheap oil worth the price of destroying a country? Who will pay the price of our inattention and refusal to be true citizens?
It is often said that those who served in the military did so to protect our freedoms. Many suffered and died so we could be citizens of a democracy (not the ungrateful and unconscious inheritors of all that came before). How do we explain to them that we were just too busy with all the details of our affluence (managing it or being managed by it?).
* Historical Note. While the German military was putting the final touches on their plans to make war on France in 1914, there was a large and active peace movement in Germany and throughout Europe that had arisen due to the continued buildup of military power in Germany and other countries. But the German military had the ear of the Bismark and he couldn't resist the urge to go to war to restore Germany to its rightful place at the top of the heap. It was all so well planned it was supposed to last only 39 days! Think of the glory of being able to proclaim "mission accomplished."
Of course, what was set in motion led to the deaths of millions of soldiers and civilians throughout the 20th century. The war that was billed as the War to End All Wars did nothing of the kind.
My main source on this is Barbara Tuchman's Guns of August (also August 1914). Here is link to the Wikpedia entry on the book -- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Guns_of_August
Talk about history being written as we speak--the following is the final paragraph:
"On Semptember 30th 2007, former United States Senator from Alaska and 2008 Democratic presidential candidate, Mike Gravel wrote "It's easy to imagine a "Guns of August" scenario that draws in Israel, Saudi Arabia and potentially Pakistan, India, Russia, and China." in a blog post for the Huffington Post. The statement was in regards Hillary Clinton's laughter in response to Gravel's objection to Clinton's yes vote for declaring the Iranian Revolutionary Guard a terrorist organization which Gravel predicts could draw the United states into a wider global conflict."
The following is from an essay on the peace movements in the world
"Today, however, the rhetoric of military action seems to have made a comeback amongst the liberal democracies. An example of this would be the optimistic and "macho" stance adopted by the US and Britain towards Iraq. It has been said that perhaps each generation needs to personally experience war in order to see through political fictions. Today, situations that allow the rationalizing of war abound such as punishing dictators/terrorists or re-establishing legitimate boundaries. In dealing with these situations, the lengthy and often difficult processes of negotiation and non-violent resolution of conflict seem woefully inadequate."
Like all of you, I am just trying to sort out my feelings and what I can do about them. The world has slipped into chaos too easily many times before. Never again?
Friday, October 12, 2007
Former Top US Commander In Iraq Calls War "Nightmare With No End In Sight"
I know I am preaching to the choir but this might be a good one to send to anyone you know who is still holding out for winning the war. Let me know your reactions to the Eyes Wide Open Exhibit.
Former Top US Commander In Iraq Calls War "Nightmare With No End In Sight"
Link: http://www.huffingtonpost.com
In a sweeping indictment of the four-year effort in Iraq, the former top American commander called the Bush administration's handling of the war incompetent and warned that the United States was "living a nightmare with no end in sight." In one of his first major public speeches since leaving the Army in late 2006, retired LtGenRicardo SSanchez blamed the administration for a "catastrophically flawed, unrealistically optimistic war plan" and denounced the current "surge" strategy as a "desperate" move that will not achieve long-term stability. "After more than fours years of fighting, America continues its desperate struggle in Iraq without any concerted effort to devise a strategy that will achieve victory in that war-torn country or in the greater conflict against extremism," Mr ... Read the rest at HuffingtonPost.com
Thursday, October 04, 2007
Eyes Wide Open Reminder OCT 13
This is what I just sent out to the folks on the Alaska Peace Coalition list serv.
At our last VFP meeting, the idea of a forum on the war before the demonstrations being called for around the country on Oct. 27 was brought up. We will need lots of help to make this happen. Let me know your thoughts
TO THE LIST SERV --
Is anyone out there? Does history just keep repeating itself over and over? Will we never learn? Are we just too damn comfortable to speak up about things we have convinced ourselves we can’t do anything about?
I know it is depressing to see no end to this war. I keep trying to tell myself not to give up just because we don’t yet have a mass movement. To build a mass that Congress will pay attention to, we need YOU! Wars don’t end just because they don’t make sense, Wars don’t end just because lots and lots of innocent people suffer needlessly, Wars don’t end because people tell pollsters that they would like to see the troops come home, some day.
No, wars end when people act collectively to say NO! You can bet the war profiteers are acting collectively (and all too effectively) to keep us frightened and isolated. Our biggest power is coming together--RIGHT NOW!
Here is your chance to do SOMETHING--The Eyes Wide Open Exhibit will be mounted in
The Eyes Wide Open exhibit, created by the American Friends Service Committee, is a living memorial to the military personnel and civilians killed in
The exhibit is designed to be reflective—no signs are allowed into the exhibit area. No matter what someone may think of the war, we want them to face the price we all pay for our violent approach to working out our differences.
WE NEED HELP IN GETTING THE WORD OUT
To see the publicity materials, go to http://ewoak.blogspot.com/
Or you can go directly to http://jon4paz.googlepages.com/EWOFlyer.pdf for the Eyes Wide Open -
http://jon4paz.googlepages.com/EWOFlyerTri.pdf for 3-panel flyer.
http://jon4paz.googlepages.com/EWOFlyerQuad.pdf for 4-panel flyer.
Here are a couple of easy ways for you to help with this exhibit:
1) Print copies and post at work, school, church etc.
2) Email the poster/flyer (either the links or the actual files) to EVERYBODY on your email list and ask them to do the same (this is called grass roots organizing and we need a lot more of it).
3) Click on the PayPal link for donations. We are collecting money to place the poster in the newspapers or buy radio time (or both). Our goal is to raise $2,000 for publicity. As of 10/3 we are only half way to our goal. We have enough to pay for an ad in the Anchorage Press and three of there other free papers. WE DO NOT have enough funds to put an ad in the Anchorage Daily News. If you would like to see it in the AND, please consider a donation (a down payment toward stopping a war that has cost countless lives & about $500 billion so far).
The blog also charts the progress of bringing this exhibit to
Photos—please bring your camera on the 13th and help us document this history making event. We will post your photos on the blog after the event. The organizers are planning to mount the exhibit again to keep reminding us that we are at war and our tax dollars what is keeping it all going.
Please tell us what you think of the proposed exhibit and how we are making it happen.
Jon Lockert
Breathe, smile & work for Peace
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