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Obama Readies Troops: Protest Needed Now!

Posted on May 18, 2010
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March to West Point Gate, May 22

 
By Debra Sweet
 
Barack Obama is giving the commencement address Saturday at West Point. What will be his message to the next group of Army officers, many going directly to wars in Iraq or Afghanistan? 
 
Recent wires service reports indicate that the Kandahar offensive, planned for June, may be postponed till fall due to difficulties there — people are in the streets protesting US killings of civilians — and here, where there is great controversy brewing.  
The US military has already warned of increased deaths.  But the debate, including inside the military, is about likely disastrous results for the Obama plan.
 
All the more reason for dissent and public protest against the occupation!  Now, while there is disagreement at the top and in the military, our demand to end the occupation NOW must be heard.
 
Saturday, May 22: President Obama speaks at West Point.  Anti-war Protest 10:00 am Memorial Park in Highland Falls, NY.  Rally and march to the West Point Gate. Call 866 973 4463 
 
Help publish Crimes are Crimes – No Matter Who Does Them again, in another national publication. 
Listen to former C.I.A. analyst Ray McGovern, advisor to War Criminals Watch, on the history of U.S. government assasination, and Obama’s order to kill al-Awlaki.
 
ACLU Letter Urges President Obama To Reject Targeted Killings Outside Conflict Zones
 
May 13, the New York Times front page: U.S. Decision to Approve Killing of Cleric Causes Unease
 
This is exactly the moment are voices are needed!  Please take a moment to circulate this statement, and ask your friends to sign it!
 
Cindy Sheehan’s Peace of the Action announces a Sizzlin’ Summer Protest in Washington DC July 4-17.  Join in!
4th of July in Lafayette Park (North Side of White House) at 1pm to pass out Peace Literature to the people who flock to DC for the Nation’s Birthday. 
 
The Wars Drone On and On  Monday, July 5th —  Friday, July 9th
 
Hands off our Kids!  Monday, July 12 to Friday, July 16

1 thought on “Obama Readies Troops: Protest Needed Now!”

  1. Norman Koerner says:
    May 20, 2010 at 9:01 pm

    Keep up the great work Debra!

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