SoCal peace activist launches anti-Nader hunger strike

[Kadie]

SoCal peace activist launches anti-Nader hunger strike

The Associated Press


Last Updated: October 2, 2004, 06:50:21 AM PDT


SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) - Veteran Southern California peace activist Jerry Rubin is launching a monthlong hunger strike as part of an attempt to persuade Ralph Nader to abandon his 2004 presidential campaign.

Rubin was to officially begin his fast at noon Saturday on Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade, where he has been a fixture over the years lobbying for world peace, against war toys and in support of numerous other causes.

"I know Ralph Nader and I don't think he's doing the right thing," Rubin said Saturday, adding the consumer advocate's campaign is dividing the progressive political movement.

"Greens, progressives and Democrats are more divided how than they were in 2000 because of him," Rubin said.

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[pelagius]

1. Not the Yippie Jerry Rubin...

He's a local character in Santa Monica.