/* Written 9:19 pm Jan 15, 1993 by vvawai@igc.apc.org in igc:mideast.action */ /* ---------- "Opposition in Seattle and other" ---------- */ Vietnam Veterans Against the War Anti-Imperialist calls for continued URGENT ACTIONS To all concerned; It's the two year anniversary of the Persian Gulf slaughter and they've just bombed Iraq again. The threat of further RalliedS attack has not past. Our opposition to the treatment of the people of the world by George Bush, Bill Clinton and the U.S. Armed Forces will be heard. On 1/13/93, VVAW AI called for emergency URGENT ACTIONS in response to the bombing of Iraq as we did during the last acute bomb threat by the U.S. This call and statement is being reissued to help rally local, national and international forces. REPORTS ON ACTIONS IN RESPONSE TO THE LATEST BOMBING OF IRAQ. SEATTLE, WASHINGTON; 1/13/93-5PM; 50-75 people rallied at the Federal Building. A steady stream of speakers on an "open mike" voiced their disdain and disapproval of the past and present bombings of Iraq and the continued war on Iraq by embargo and strong-arm tactics by the U.S. After about one hour, some of the protestors blocked traffic for about 20 minutes until the cops moved them off the street. In solidarity with the protest, a candle light vigil was held by religious pacifist forces. There were plans made to march later in the evening and a meeting was set up for this weekend. AP NEWS interviewed Vietnam vet, Brian Chambers, and later was heard on National Public Radio. Much of the local newspaper, radio and TV had coverage of the event. VVAW AI members participated in several radio interviews and went on the air of a local public access TV show RPOLITICAL DIVERSITIES,S on 1/14/93, 5PM, channel 29, to talk about the attack on Iraq. Generally, however, the airwaves were flooded by media claims that they Rcouldn't seem to find any opposition. The American people seem to wholeheartedly support this action.S Among the groups represented at the demonstration were VVAW AI, The All Peoples Congress, American Friends Service Committee, Revolutionary Communist Youth Brigade, Freedom Socialist Party, Fellowship Of Reconciliation, and, of course, the Seattle Police Department [ Ha-ha ;) ]. American Friends Service Committee, Northwest Regional Office issued a statement condemning the military strikes against Iraq. SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA; 120 people rallied in opposition to the bombing of Iraq on 1/13/93, the people in the action were a mix of movement people similar to that in Seattle. The International Indian Treaty Council, San Francisco, CA. put out a statement condemning the bloodshed and destruction by the U.N. PORTLAND OREGON; Vets and others organized a demo at 4PM - stay tuned for more info. CHICAGO, IL.; 25-50 people rallied at the Federal Building. NEW YORK, HAWAII; Reports to follow. FRANCE; Demonstrations called by the French Coalition Against War These are only beginning sketches of the response of people to the outrageous bombing of Iraq. please post any further info you have in your area, turn people on to us as contacts to send info to etc., fax any updates if possible to 1 206 528 1342 We call on all concerned to act now! VIETNAM VETERANS AGAINST THE WAR ANTI-IMPERIALISTS PO BOX 95172 SEATTLE WA. 98145-2172 EMERGENCY ACTION PHONE (206) 528-1228 MESSAGE PHONE (206) 328-4377 FAX PHONE (206) 528-1342 PS : It's critical people get the word about any opposition. Even though the numbers may seem relatively small now, they do represent a larger number who just need to know they are not stepping out alone. So, we want to know everything!