[Peace-discuss] Transcript Available - Debate on US withdrawal

[Charles Jenks]

A rush transcript is now available of the debate on whether the US should
continue its occupation of Iraq. Content should be compared with the audio
to ensure accuracy.

This is a must read transcript, as it lays out arguments for immediate
withdrawal (Anthony Arnove, author of "Iraq under Siege: The Deadly Impact
of Sanctions and War" and Alex Ryabov, co-founder of Iraq Veterans Against
the War) vs. continuing the military occupation (Eric Gustafson of Education
for Peace in Iraq Center).

The transcript (including strong reactions by members of the audience, with
panelist responses), audio (mp3 and RealAudio), photos and links are
available at:
http://www.traprockpeace.org/iraq_debate_06april05.html

This event was billed as a forum, but a debate broke out. It got heated
between the audience and Gustafson at times. Please judge for yourself, by
reading the transcript or listening the audio.

This is the most important debate thus far on the continuation of the US
occupation of Iraq.

The transcript may be excerpted by media and websites, with attribution and
a weblink to the original document at the Traprock website. It may be
reprinted with attribution for non-profit use, provided that it is
distributed for free and that all links in the original are preserved in the
reprint.

Audio may be downloaded for private and non-profit use, including radio
airplay, with attribution to the panelists, Brooklyn Parents for Peace for
organizing the event and to Traprock Peace Center for creating the audio
recordings. Photos are copyright 2005 Charles Jenks; please contact him for
permission to reuse.


Charles Jenks, attorney at law
President of the Core Group
Traprock Peace Center
103A Keets Road
Deerfield, MA 01342
413-773-7427 Traprock line)
Fax 413-773-7507
charles at mtdata.com
http://traprockpeace.org