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STOP the School of Americas!!!RALLY |
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by m!rek
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16 Nov 2001
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November Vigil & Action Scenario Update |
Please spread the word about the following changes to our plans for November. A postcard mailing was sent out with logistical information, which has since been changed. It is very important that the changes below be disseminated widely since not everyone has access to the internet.
Vigil and Rally Saturday, November 17th 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Vigil and Memorial Service Sunday, November 18th starting at 8:30 am
**Both events will be held at Golden Park (at the intersection of Victory Dr and Veterans Parkway, to the right as you enter the parking lot of the Columbus Civic Center)**
Both of these events will be permitted. All can participate with no risk of arrest.
The traditional solemn funeral procession will, as always, be a non-permitted march. Participants risk possible arrest by either Columbus Police or military police at Ft. Benning. The specifics will be presented at the Logistics and Orientation sessions in Columbus.
We encourage all affinity groups and individuals to join in this unified, nonviolent direct action.
Though there have been some new challenges to our organizing in the wake of the September 11th terrorist attacks and the ensuing war in Afghanistan, it is more important than ever that we gather this year. Our nonviolent presence there will be a beacon amidst the fear, hatred and violence so prevalent in the media as we call for an end to the training of all terrorists.
Ft. Benning, like all other military bases, is now on high alert status. Base officials have pressured the city of Columbus to deny our permit to assemble in Columbus this year.
With the American Civil Liberties Union representing us, we have challenged this attack on our civil liberties. We will gather in Columbus as we have each year since 1990; but there are some changes to the scenario.
The location of our permitted gatherings has changed as described above. For the first time, participants in this year’s funeral procession risk possible arrest by Columbus police as well as by military police at Ft. Benning.
Because of this and other variables, it is very important that all participants attend a nonviolence training session in their home community as well as one of our logistics and orientation sessions in Columbus.
A team of lawyers continues to monitor the situation on our behalf and will provide a final risk assessment at these sessions in Columbus. For updates, please call the SOA Watch office (202) 234-3440 and monitor the SOA Watch website at: |
See also:
http://www.soaw.org
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If Anyone Talks With the U-C Contigent |
by ML
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16 Nov 2001
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Please check to be sure they have this updated info. |
