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October
27, 2007-- A national day of anti-war protest, sponsored by a coalition
of groups under the umbrella of United For Peace & Justice. Demonstrations
occurred in New York City, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, Salt Lake
City, New Orleans, Jonesborough (Tenn), Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Below are moments from the San Francisco event. |
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"Wars
Without End-Again!" (Mumia).
............. "Bus Rides Without
end- Again!"
If you live in Sacramento, the environmentally
correct way to participate in an S.F. Anti-War march is to travel
via the Sacramento/Davis Peace Action bus. The bus varies with every
trip-- one exceptional year, it was biodiesel. This year, an extra-large
bus had trouble navigating the streets of San Francisco, resulting
in several incidents which tested the moral fiber of all on board.
But, if you're not tested, how will you know who you are? Thanks
to the good leadership of trip organizers, we experienced the truth
of Al Gore's statement: "If you want to go fast, go alone,
but if you want to go far, go together" We in the peace movement
have a long way to go, and it was good that we went together.
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The Stature of Liberty
descending from the Sacramento/Davis Peace Action bus upon arrival
in San Francisco. |
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U.C. Santa Cruz
Campus Anti-War network in demonstration mode. At many anti-war events
lately, old-timers have looked at each other and said "Where
are the young people?" Well, here they are. The spokesperson
for this group gave his speech, then asked for volunteers to step
forward and speak their piece (peace?). "You are in a friendly
environment," he assured them. "If you are unpolished, it's
OK--this is where you learn --- This is what it takes to build a movement!".
If this group is representative of the Youth of Today, we can feel
some confidence about the future of the Peace movement. |
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"Stay fit--
exercise your civil rights!" --Code Pink |
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Sacramento friends
meeting at the start of the march to Dolores Park. |
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A Peace demonstration
takes many forms. This performance group led anti-war cheers. |
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