War protest City of York Friday afternoon..sign suggestions?

[DebJ]

Just received this email last night. I'll be there.
My signs will likely read some of the following:
"What hast thou done? Your brother's blood cries out to me from the ground."
"Thou Shalt Not Kill". Period. No ifs, ands or buts allowed.
"I come to bring the new law. Love thine enemies"
"Whatsoever you do to the least of my brothers, that you do unto me"
Vengeance is MINE, saith the Lord God.
I give them eyes, but they do not see. Ears, but they do not hear.
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PICK YOUR FAVORITE ISURGENT (TRAITOR):
Ben Franklin John Adams Sam Adams Alexander Hamilton
George Washington Benjamin Rush Philip Livingston
John Hancock Thomas Jefferson John Penn
Richard Henry Lee Francis Lighthorse Lee

Join us
in an emergency candlelight vigil for the people of Fallujah who are currently being deprived of their lives, liberty, and pursuit of happiness in our government’s misguided effort to bring them democracy.

Join us
in protesting our Congressman’s blind support for this policy in front of his office this Friday instead of our usual location on the square in York

Bring candles and signs, coffins, dress up in blood-stained bandages, what ever will convey our message of outrage at such cavalier disregard for human rights and international law!

Friday, November 12, 2004, 4:30-5:30 pm

Todd Platts office, 2209 E. Market St.
717-848-5033 for more information

People for Peace and Justice-York PA


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ACTION ALERT * UNITED FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE
http://www.unitedforpeace.org | 212-868-5545
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PROTEST THE ATTACK ON FALLUJA!

*IMMEDIATELY: call local media outlets and members of Congress to denounce the attack
*THURSDAY - SATURDAY: Organize actions outside and inside Congressional offices to demand an end to the assault on Falluja and an end to the occupation (action ideas below)
*NEXT TUESDAY, 11/16: Protest in Washington, DC on the day that Congress goes back into session; details to be announced
* Leaflet and talking points available online at http://www.unitedforpeace.org
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The assault on Falluja has started. U.S. warplanes are dropping huge bombs on civilian neighborhoods, and ground troops are beginning to enter the city. One hospital, Nazzal Emergency Hospital, was destroyed in an air strike; another, Falluja General Hospital, has been seized by U.S. forces, making it unlikely that injured civilians will be able to go there for treatment. The estimated 50,000 civilians who remain in Falluja lack running water, electricity, and food.

There will undoubtedly be many civilian injuries and deaths: during the last siege of Falluja in April, at least 600 Iraqis were killed, most of them civilians. In the current assault -- contrary to the perception that the U.S. military only employs high-tech, surgical weapons, to minimize civilian casualties -- AC-130 gunships are being used, which fire only "dumb" munitions.

The death toll is expected to be high on the U.S. side as well: Marine commanders have warned that deaths among U.S. forces could reach levels not seen since the Vietnam War.

The U.S. assault on Falluja is a catastrophic action that will result in horrific and unnecessary bloodshed, fuel anger and resentment against the U.S., and swell the ranks of terrorist groups rather than eradicating terrorism. We need to raise our voices in opposition to this attack, insist that the U.S. return to peace negotiations, and call for our troops to be brought home now.

TAKE ACTION!

*ORGANIZE ACTIONS THIS THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY
We need to be vocal and visible in our opposition to the assault on Falluja. Organize actions this week outside local Congressional offices, while Congress is in recess, or in a high-profile location in your community.

Be sure to list your actions at http://www.unitedforpeace.org/calendar_gxinput.php so we can publicize and amplify all of our voices.

Ideas for action include:
-candlelight vigils to mourn the deaths that will be caused by this attack
-creative/visual street protests that use coffins or enlarged images of Iraqi civilian casualties or people dressed as bloodied and bandaged civilians or soldiers
-sit-ins inside Congressional offices
-meetings with members of Congress
-collaborations with Veterans For Peace groups (http://www.veteransforpeace.org) on Veterans Day events (Thursday, 11/11), emphasizing the message that in order to support our future veterans, we need to get them out of Falluja and out of Iraq
-holding banners and/or distributing leaflets at busy intersections, shopping districts, or other high-traffic locations (leaflet available at http://www.unitedforpeace.org)

* CONTACT LOCAL MEDIA OUTLETS
Flood your local media outlets with messages of opposition to the assault on Falluja, and demand that they talk about the civilians who are being killed and injured. Millions of people listen to talk radio every day: organize people to call the shows in your area and speak out. Write letters to the editor and send in opinion pieces. Ask reporters if they would like to interview an anti-war activist. Talking points for your calls are available at http://www.unitedforpeace.org now; a sample letter to the editor will be posted soon.

* TELL YOUR CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVES YOU OPPOSE THE ASSAULT ON FALLUJA
Call the Congressional switchboard at [phone] and ask to be transferred to your Representative or Senator. Talking points for your calls are available at http://www.unitedforpeace.org

* KEEP ABREAST OF PLANS FOR PROTEST AND DEVELOPMENTS IN IRAQ
Plans are being made for a protest in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, 11/16, the day that Congress goes back into session; if you're not already on the UFPJ action alert list, be sure to subscribe so you'll receive updates: http://www.unitedforpeace.org/email

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When the people lead, the leaders will follow.

[NamVetsWeeLass]

1. Gotta throw John Lennon in there!!!!

Poster simply, In Black and White "All we are saying, Is give peace a CHANCE!" Make sure to post your apology to the world too, cause I know that you didn't vote for Sir Chimpalot.

[DebJ]

2. It was wonderful to be singing that on the streets of DC when we

went to protest there.