[Peace-discuss] Re: [Peace] draft agenda for 11-10-02

[Alfred Kagan]

Yes, this should be on next week's agenda.


At 8:14 PM +0000 11/9/02, Robert Dunn wrote:
>are we still going to discuss the anti-semitism issue?
>
>We need to get this done and over with no matter who can or can not 
>be at the meeting. At this rate we will never get it settled. 
>Personally, my question is can someone support the idea of a Jewish 
>state on the 67 borders and still be considered progressive and not 
>a Zionist?
>
>To me AWARE, IDF, and PRC need to if any havn't already address the 
>issue of anti-semitism.  There are rumors going around that AWARE, 
>PRC, IDF are anti-semitic organizations. I know that none of these 
>mentioned organizations are that. But the unfortunate thing is that 
>there are white supremacist organizations that say that they are a 
>peace with social justice organization. For those that dont know 
>AWARE, IDF, and PRC but have heard this used in hate group 
>literature will feel alienated from our work.
>
>ALot of Jewish people that I have talked to, even anti-occupation 
>Jews are weary that anti-semites are coming out of the closet 
>infiltrating Palestinian solidarity and anti-war groups to spread 
>hatred of Jews.
>
>Plus, anti-semitism as well as anti-Islamic sentiments is reviving in Europe.
>
>AWARE should condemn all forms of hatred and violence. Whether its 
>towards Arabs or Jews, or Christians, Muslims.
>
>
>
>Robert
>
>  >From: "Karen Kohn"
>  >To: "Peace List"
>  >Subject: [Peace] draft agenda for 11-10-02
>  >Date: Fri, 8 Nov 2002 22:54:33 -0600
>  >
>  >This week's meeting, which overlaps with Postcards for Peace, will 
>probably be both small and short. Nevertheless, I'd like to make the 
>agenda as complete as possible, and I feel like I'm forgetting a 
>lot. Here's what I have; please tell me if I'm missing something (a 
>past event, working group, or announcement).
>  >
>  >1. Introductions
>  >2. A discussion on elections, with extra data on Carl's results (I 
>calculated percentages for Champaign and Urbana)
>  >3. Anyone can share news, since Carl can't do it this week.
>  >4. Past events (only ones beginning with P are allowed)
>  > Postcards for Peace
>  > Prospect Protest
>  >5. Working Group Reports
>  > Farmer's Market- last one! :(
>  > future spots for literature distribution
>  > finance, if there is anything to report
>  >6. Announcements
>  > Teachers for Peace and Justice, Student Peace Action rally and 
>teach-in for Veteran's Day.
>  >
>
>
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