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ICUJP Announcements Sunday November 30, 2003 Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace http://icujp.org see the icujp.org calendar for meeting times, local events and other Peacemaking opportunities |
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"I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just." Thomas Jefferson, 1784 "I never apologize for the United States of America. I don't care what the facts are." "Today I have a black eye and the soreness that comes with severe muscle strain. Mostly, I'm burdened with a serious question, "What are these soldiers training for?"" Journal Read a report from the protest at Ft. Benning by icujp.org web manager Terry Burke The Southern California Grocery Strike Continues into Holiday Season: Action! from Oppose Government Surveillance of Peaceful Protesters go to: www.aclu.org/FreeSpeech The ability to speak freely and peacefully protest government policies is a cherished right, as enshrined in the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. A confidential FBI memo leaked to the New York Times confirms however that the federal government is targeting innocent Americans engaged in nothing more than lawful protest and dissent. In the memo the FBI advocates spying on peaceful protesters and indicates that protesters who engage in civil disobedience or other disruptive acts should be treated like potential terrorists. It confirms that the government has monitored the actions of peaceful protesters and wants intelligence about protesters to be reported to the nearest FBI field office or terrorism task force. Peaceful protesters should not be treated as potential terrorists nor spied upon by federal government agents. Not only is this a misuse of public funds that could be used to find real terrorists, it chills free speech activities and inhibits the public debate on important issues. Take Action! Let Attorney General Ashcroft know that you support the First Amendment and oppose government surveillance of peaceful protests. Wednesday December 3, 2003 ICUJP presents All Saints Church 7:30 pm Suggested donation of $10 (proceeds benefit ICUJP). more information: 626-683-9004. This controversial and arresting film, produced and directed by Robert Greenwald, takes us behind the walls of government as CIA, Pentagon and foreign service experts speak out, many for the first time, detailing the lies, misstatements and exaggerations that served as the reasons to fight an unncessary, preemptive war. Sunday December 7, 2003 Pax Christi Sunday at St. Camillus St. Camillus 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Facilitated by Ann Fields S.S.S. Immediately following the retreat, Father Chris Ponnet will celebrate Mass in commemoration of his 20th Anniversary as a priest of God. Join us for potluck supper!
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