March 20, The World still says NO to War!

[G_j]

www.unitedforpeace.org


Over 125 Protests Planned,
More Than 400 Organizational Endorsers
Momentum is building for the Global Day of Action against War and Occupation on March 20, 2004—the one-year anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq. On that day people all around the globe will take to the streets to say YES to peace and NO to pre-emptive war and occupation. In communities large and small around the United States and across the globe, we will call for an end to the occupation of Iraq and Bush's militaristic foreign policies. March 20 will be the first time the world's "other superpower" will take center stage
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http://www.unitedforpeace.org/calendar.php?calid=6894

*****Fayetteville, NC - The World Still Says No to War

Saturday, March 20th 2004 ':' '
Fayetteville, NC USA

On March 20, a march and rally is planned in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Nearby is the home of Ft. Bragg, one of the largest military bases in the U.S., and home of the 18th Airborne Corp, the 1st Corps Support Command, the JFK Special Warfare School, and the Joint Special Operations Command. It is also adjacent to Pope Air Force Base, which includes the 43rd Airlift Wing, and the 23rd Fighter Group, and the 18th Support Operations Group.

We join with our sponsoring organizations - Military Families Speak Out, Bring Them Home Now coalition, Quaker House of Fayetteville, September 11th Families of Peaceful Tomorrows, and the Fayetteville Peace with Justice Coalition, and Veterans for Peace on March 20 under the banners:

WE DEMAND REAL SUPPORT FOR THE TROOPS: BRING THEM HOME NOW!
MONEY FOR JOBS AND EDUCATION, NOT WAR AND OCCUPATIONS.

THE WORLD STILL SAYS NO TO WAR!

On March 20, we call on all people of conscience to show their solidarity with military families, and vets, as well as the untold millions of others who are disproportionately affected by war and occupations, and the war at home, to join us in Fayetteville. The N.C. March 20 Planning Committee, representing over 100 peace and justice groups from across North Carolina, will join with others from South Carolina, Richmond Virginia, Knoxville, Tennessee, and Atlanta, Georgia to wage peace during this historical gathering in the South!
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http://www.unitedforpeace.org/article.php?list=sub&sub=31

****March 20: NYC Still Says No to War!
March and Rally Against War and Occupation

Saturday, March 20 • Assemble at Noon
23rd Street & Madison Avenue, New York City
Outreach Materials • Ride Board • Housing Board

Last year, two days after the Bush Administration launched its illegal attack on Iraq, more than 300,000 people marched down Broadway in Midtown Manhattan in protest. On March 20, 2004—the one-year anniversary of the Iraq War—we will march in New York City again, as part of a global day of action against war and occupation.

www.unitedforpeace.org
www.bringthemhomenow.org
www.mfso.org

[The Backlash Cometh]

1. I had a scary dream last night.

I dreamed I was on a college campus sitting around with a group of other students when suddenly we hear a fighter jet engine approaching. I look up to the sky and say, "Military." Behind the fighter jet were small pod like flying vehicles that flew low and slow above us in a circular motion. They scanned us to see if we were carrying weapons. Somehow, I also knew they were heat scanners. When we had a break from them, I told my husband to follow me and we went into my dorm room. I knew the only way to escape them was through an underground secret tunnel, so I tried to create one in my dream. But the "secret door" was nothing more than a pile of carpets in a closet and no matter how many I pulled up, the entrance to the tunnel never appeared.

By the end of the dream, I was on some corner of a street being tortured by a sadistic soldier.

Tell me Bush's administration hasn't made a negative impact on us. I fear a war from my own country, more than I do from outsiders.

[latebloomer]

2. I've had dreams like that, too

One very ominous one where I was holed up with my family in a ratty apt while soldiers marched in the street, and then started banging down our door with machine guns.

[G_j]

3. I've been having dreams like that

since the sixties. Planes and helicopters flying over, usually searching for me and a rag tag bunch of people. Nazi like storm troopers looking for us, as we attempt to hide. I always seem to get away, fortunately.
One time I had dream Nixon tried to shoot me while I was making an anti-war speech somewhere.
That one gave me a good laugh!

I wonder how many of us have similar dreams?

[WEagle]

4. I dream that we all get out there March 20. and not let them forget us

peace loving people! Peace ain't a fad, it's a necessity.

[prolesunited]

5. There's several threads

in the Activism forum and a few people are arranging DU meetups around this event. Check it out and if one isn't listed for your area, organize it.

[G_j]

6. thanks

I'm in Asheville where one of NC's two major rallies will be held, however I'll
most likely be travelling to Ft. Bragg
to demonstrate with veterans, military and 9-11 families.