[Peace] Scott Ritter to speak in Indianapolis (fwd)

[C. G. Estabrook]

[Scott Ritter, former UNSCOM weapons inspector in Iraq who is opposing the 
proposed invasion of Iraq, will speak in Indianapolis next Thursday]

	Where: Ashantii Room, 1529 North Alabama St. Indianapolis
	When: Thursday August 21st, 7:30-9:30 pm

Please forward the Indianapolis Peace & Justice Center notice below
widely.  Scott Ritter is a forceful voice opposing the proposed invasion
of Iraq as the following excerpt shows:

  "According to Ritter, there is no justification in fact, national
security, international law or basic morality to justify this coming war
with Iraq. In fact, when asked pointedly what the mid-October scheduling
of this conflict has to do with the midterm Congressional elections that
will follow a few weeks later, he replied, simply, 'Everything.'

  "'This is not about the security of the United States,' said this 
card-carrying Republican while pounding the lectern.  'This is about 
domestic American politics. The national security of the United States of 
America has been hijacked by a handful of neo-conservatives who are using 
their position of authority to pursue their own ideologically-driven 
political ambitions. The day we go to war for that reason is the day we 
have failed collectively as a nation.'"

excerpted from: from: http://truthout.com/docs_02/07.25A.wrp.iraq.htm

  Hope to see you there!

  -IN Peace,
  Tom Healy Branches magazine POBox 30348
  Indianapolis, IN 46230 apple at branches.com www.branches.com
  800.352.2817


Town Hall Meeting on US Policy in Iraq

What threat does Saddam Hussein pose to the United States and is it wise to 
escalate the war in Iraq?

What: A public forum to present a variety of perspectives on the United 
States' policy on Iraq. Local panelist representing academic,  faith-based, 
military, and youth communities will share their  perspective on the 
current rhetoric of escalating the war in Iraq.

In addition, Scott Ritter, Marine Corps Officer and former UNSCOM weapons 
inspector in Iraq, will share his experience and assessment of  the threat 
posed by Saddam Hussein.

A question and answer period will immediately follow the presentation.
Public dialogue is encouraged.

	Where: Ashantii Room, 1529 North Alabama St. Indianapolis
	When: Thursday August 21st, 7:30-9:30 pm

Contact: Charlie Wiles at cwiles at peacelearningcenter.org or (317)
327-7144

Sponsored by: Indianapolis Peace & Justice Center, Hudson Institute, 
Traprock Peace Center