The last U.S. war killed over 100,000 people and up to 1 million more have died due to continuing U.S.-led sanctions. With the massing of U.S. troops and escalating threats from the Bush administration, it is clear that a devastating new war is but a pretext away.
The Administration claims war is necessary to stop Saddam Hussein from using weapons of mass destruction, yet with the U.S. military budget almost equal to that of the rest of the world combined, it is absurd to suggest that Iraq poses a serious threat to the United States. With troops in over 100 countries around the world, U.S. "aid" is already playing a devastating role in Palestine, the Philippines, Colombia and other countries.
The threat of war abroad is being matched by a war at home: Arabs, Muslims, Latinos and other immigrants are receiving the brunt of sweeping attacks on all of our civil rights, which are being sacrificed to whip up a pro-war hysteria. The freedom to oppose the policies of this government is under the severest assault since the repression of the movements of the 1960s. The living standards of working people and oppressed communities are under attack, and many social programs cut during the current recession will be gutted if the Administration diverts hundreds of billions more to spend on a war and occupation of Iraq. We say no more!
Endorsers (list in formation): A.N.S.W.E.R.-Chicago Chapter,Chicago Anti-Bashing Network, Chicago Coalition Against War & Racism, Coalition For Justice In Palestine, Colombia Solidarity Committee, Eighth Day Center for Justice, Freedom Road Socialist Organization, Free Palestine Alliance, Hammerhard MediaWorks, International Action Center-Chicago Chapter, International Socialist Organization, National Boricua Human Rights Network, Nicaragua Network-Midwest, Nicaragua Solidarity Committee, Neighbors For Peace, Northwest Suburban SUSTAIN, Not In Our Name, Palestine Aid Society. Refuse & Resist!, Students For Social Justice, Workers World Party-Chicago Branch
For more information or to endorse this emergency regional mobilization, please call 888.471.0874 or e-mail CCAWR@aol.com asap.
Endorsers are asked to make a donation to defray the costs of the action (suggested donation, $30). Groups that wish to have literature tables at the event are asked to donate an additional $25. Please make checks payable to "CABN" and write "Jan 11 mobilization" in the memo section. Please mail the checks to: CABN, 4404 N. Magnolia, #420, Chicago, IL 60640 |
