[Peace-discuss] Re: [Peace] Fwd: Blackwater kicked out of So. California

[Robert Naiman]

is this something that could be addressed in the next round of
referenda? might that help move the legislature? might this be an
example of a ballot initiative where different illinois communities
could vote on the same text?

On 3/10/08, Barbara kessel <barkes at gmail.com> wrote:
> Let's see if we can do the same in Illinois.
>
> From Democracy Now:
> Blackwater Drops Plans for California Compound Amidst Local Outcry
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> The private military firm Blackwater Worldwide is abandoning plans for a
> massive training compound near San Diego following a groundswell of local
> opposition. Last December residents of the town of Potrero voted out all
> five members of the local planning group who backed the Blackwater training
> camp in their area. The proposed "Blackwater West" included multiple firing
> ranges, training towers, an armory, a helipad, an urban simulation training
> area and a driving track. Blackwater says its withdrawing its bid because of
> local noise regulations, not its unpopularity. Local residents say they plan
> to celebrate.
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