In the Aftermath of Sept. 11th: In San Francisco: Demonstrate for Peace with Justice; Tell George Bush - War and Racism Are Not the Answer
PLANNING MEETING FOR SEPT. 29 RALLY REFLECTION ON TUEDAY'S TRAGEDY DISCUSSION ON FURTHER ACTIONS
Thursday, Sept. 20, 2001 7:00 pm -- Mission Neighborhood Center 362 Capp Street, 1 block East of Mission near 18th St. Call the IAC at (415) 821-6545 for more info. All are invited.
UPDATED CALL FOR SEPT.29: (Call 415-821-6545 or email iac@actionsf.org to endorse)
- Mourn the Victims
- Defend the Civil of Arab and Muslim Communities
- Don't Let the Government Take Away our Civil Liberties
- War and Racism are Not the Answer!
RALLY IN SAN FRANCISCO
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
DOLORES PARK, 11 AMWe extend our most heartfelt sympathies and condolences to all those who lost loved ones on September 11. Like many, we also lost loved ones and have been deeply affected by the catastrophe. While at the moment thousands of families are in mourning for the death and injuries of loved ones, George Bush is taking advantage of the tragic human toll to strengthen the forces of repression at home while preparing for a massive Pentagon war in the Middle East and wider region. In a chilling statement, the Bush administration has called for "ending states," an unprecedented threat.
There is a sharp increase in racist attacks against the Arab, Muslim, Afghani, and other communities of color. Anti-Arab and anti- Muslim racism is a poison that should be repudiated by all people. It is more important than ever for all justice-loving people to stand together with our sisters and brothers who are the victims of violence, scapegoating and harassment in recent days. Much of the media has played an irresponsible role in helping to fuel a racist hysteria.
The government is attempting to take away our civil liberties and create a climate in which it could be impossible for people to speak out, through the militarization of U.S. society and a vast expansion of police powers. This would lead to the severe restriction of basic democratic rights for all working and poor people. Instead of supporting Bush's call for war, as people in the U.S. it is vital that we reflect on what U.S. government policy has done around the world to devastate the lives of tens of millions of people.
At this moment, the people in the U.S. need time to grieve and to extend sympathy and condolences to all those whose families were direct victims of the horrific September 11 bombing.
But we are also confronted with the need to act. If President Bush gets his way, instead of thousands of people being killed, the number of victims at home and abroad could grow to the tens of thousands and maybe more. A new war will only lead to an escalating cycle of violence.
Now is the time for all people of conscience to join together. If you believe in civil liberties for all, if you oppose the scapegoating of our brother and sister communities, if you oppose war, join us on September 29th, in San Francisco and Washington, DC. We urge all organizations and individuals to join together at this critical time. We demand that the government spend billions to rebuild New York City and to compensate the victims of the September 11 bombing and their families, many of whom lost not only loved ones, but also jobs, homes and health care -- not for a new war. We call on all people -- African-American, Latino, Asian, Arab, Native and white -- to stand together and say no to racism. Let us work toward a world of peace with justice.
CALL TO ENDORSE AND TO GET INVOLVED!
Initial sponsors:
International Action Center;
Middle East Children's Alliance;
Bishop Thomas Gumbleton;
National Lawyers Guild;
Kriss Worthington, Berkeley City CouncilFor information call 415-821-6545, or e-mail: iac@actionsf.org
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