Vietnam Veterans Against the War Military – 2005-01-20 13:10:33

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THE ELECTIONS ARE OVER BUT THE WAR ISN’T

We made a promise we swore we’d always remember NO RETREAT, NO SURRENDER
Veterans Meeting & Speak Out Saturday December 11, 2004 , 3-6 PM Community Church, 40 E 35th Street (corner of Madison) – NYC

SPEAKERS:

Stan Goff — Served over 20 years in the Green Berets and authored two books, Hideous Dreams and Full Spectrum Disorder about his experiences. He is a founding member of the Bring Them Home Now Campaign.

Christian Parenti — Travelled to Iraq and Afghanistan as a journalist whose articles appear regularly in The Nation magazine.

Pat Gunn — Served in the US Navy from 1972-78 and joined Military Families Speak Out after her son Jason was sent to Iraq.

Job Mashariki — Executive Director of Black Veterans for Social Justice, a multi-service agency based in Brooklyn, NY.

Michael Hoffman — Was a Marine artilleryman during the invasion of Iraq in March 2003 and is cofounder of Iraq Veterans Against the War.

OPEN MICROPHONE AND DISCUSSION

• Music by Stephan Smith singer/songwriter of anti-war anthem, The Bell, and by,
• Dennis Kyne, singer/songwriter, Desert Storm Veteran, Support The Truth

Many hoped the recent elections would signal a positive change in national direction but this did not happen. We now face more wars abroad and worsening social conditions as well as more attacks on freedom here at home.

We can give up and shut up OR continue to organize and mobilize for progress.

Come to a public assembly of veterans, military families and other concerned people to hear speakers, discuss the issues and stand up for what is right.

SPONSORED BY: NY METRO VETERANS PEACE COUNCIL:

Vietnam Veterans Against the War Military Families Speak Out Veterans For Peace Iraq Veterans Against the War

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL: 212-726-0557 OR 201-876-0430