[Peace-discuss] Re: demonstration *to oppose war*

[C. G. Estabrook]

I entirely agree with this description.  It was a successful day that should 
encourage us to bring in other individuals and groups for an even larger 
anti-war demo on March 1.

In the dark backward and abysm of time when AWARE began, the idea was that it 
was to be a group for communication and co-ordination among antiwar/anti-racism 
groups.  That certainly seems to be something we could be doing now.  --CGE

Jan & Durl Kruse wrote:
> Here's how I saw it................ Signs for Greens, signs for peace, signs
> for Cynthia McKinney, signs for Ron Paul, signs to vote Green, signs opposing
> Hillary the Hawk, signs demanding Democrats stop funding war, signs to bring
> the troops home now, signs to end the war, signs to stop the occupation of
> Palestine, signs to Impeach Bush Cheney, signs to support veterans, signs
> saying central Illinois says: "no to war".
> 
> There was a sign for just about everything advocating opposition to the Iraq
> War (war in general) and in support of Peace. Good dialogue and discussion
> and nobody got mad at anyone. Getting acquainted with new people who had
> never demonstrated before was interesting.......and some say they will be
> back in March! Well worth being inclusive and joining with others..... I
> overheard a "Ron Paul" child ask his dad what it means to "Vote Green" and
> heard a very positive explanation of who Cynthia McKinney is! that was
> interesting..............
> 
> Below is a comment from one of the Ron Paul people............I think we have
> an opportunity to build our movement and that should be our goal! JAN K
> 
> */I really enjoyed the Event yesterday with AWARE.
> 
> Some of the people in our Ron Paul Meetup Group had some initial fears and
> misgivings before the event but all agreed later that it was good.
> 
> It was good meeting new friends speaking out against problems in our society 
> with dedication and sincerity. I was also impressed by the experience and
> know-how of the AWARE people.
> 
> There is no doubt that we all have a common goal.
> 
> Elections and candidates come and go.
> 
> The problems in our society, our country, our governments, our world remain
> as challenges to be faced, and we must speak out.
> 
> "The mass of men live lives of quiet desperation".
> 
> It is a good thing that some are not so quiet about it. /*