November 11, originally called Armistice Day, marked the end of World War I. The terrible human costs of that war led to a holiday dedicated to the cause of world peace, a day for Americans to "perpetuate peace through good will and mutual understanding between nations."
Following World War II, Armistice Day was renamed Veterans' Day to honor those who served in the military.
We invite you to celebrate Veterans' Day with us in an event that incorporates both ideas: let's honor our veterans by working for lasting peace. We love our veterans, but frankly, we don't want more of them.
Two local chapters of Veterans for Peace has organized a rally and march in Rockville, starting today at 1:30 p.m. Please join us there. Details in the calendar.
Town Halls Followup Meeting: Dec. 3
The final Maryland Town Hall this fall to shift the budget debate took place on Monday, Nov. 7, in Largo. What's next in our campaign to reduce the Pentagon budget? We hope you'll help us decide at the Fund Our Communities, Bring the War Dollars Home strategy meeting Dec. 3 in Rockville. See the calendar for time and place.
In peace and solidarity,
Adrienne, Alex, Dave, Fran, Jean, Karen, Larry, Mel, Melinda, Mike, Nik, Pam, Pat, Shelley, Steve, Sue, Tim
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Today's Quote
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Corporate profits on the rise, But soldiers have to bleed and die, Sound off, one two.
Veterans' cadence at
Occupation Wall Street, NYC
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Fri., Nov. 11: On Veterans' Day, protest the wars. Meet at Veterans Park in Rockville (intersection of Rt. 28 and Rt. 355) at 1:30 p.m., march to County Council offices. Bring signs and banners. Organized by Veterans for Peace.*
Sat., Nov. 12: Potluck dinner celebrating peacemakers and activists for human rights. Featured speaker Brian Wilson, Viet Nam war veteran and author of Blood on the Tracks. 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Bain Senior Center, 5470 Ruth Keaton Way, Columbia. Bring a main dish to share. For other regional events featuring Brian Wilson next week, click here.Thurs., Nov. 17: 7 p.m., Peace Action Montgomery meeting, at the home of a member. E-mail us for directions.*
Sat., Dec. 3: Followup meeting to Maryland Town Halls to Take Back the Budget Debate, Rockville Library, 10:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. 21 Maryland Ave., Rockville. Directions here.* Every Saturday: Join the Olney Peace Witness, corner of Rt. 108 and Georgia Ave., 10:30-11:30 a.m.*
*Events that Peace Action Montgomery has discussed and formally endorsed.
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Plan to join the Veterans' Day protest in Rockville. Details in calendar.
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Sign our petition to Rep. Chris Van Hollen here, asking him to advocate for reduced military spending in the super committee.
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Invite us to show our PowerPoint, American Militarism: At What Cost? to your group, large or small! E-mail us for details.
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Commentary
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Read "Tools of Influence and the Super Committee," from Common Cause and the Center for International Policy. Find out how much money the members of the Super Committee--including Rep. Chris Van Hollen-- have gotten over the last election cycle from the defense industry.
by Tom Englehardt--a super read! |
| Those Who Died Oct 23 - Nov. 5 | |
In Iraq:
Cap Shawn Charles 40 Hickory NC
Sgt David Robinson 28 Winthrop Harbor IL
143 Iraqis
In Afghanistan:
Cpl Jordan Bastean 19 Pekin IL
Sgt Edward Grace 39 South Dartmouth MA
Pvt Mariusz Deptula 21 Poland
Cpl Jason Barfield 22 Ashford AL
Sgt John Lyons 26 Seaside NJ
Sgt Stephen Dunning 31 Milpitas CA
Sgt Carlo Eugenio 29 Rancho Cucamonga CA
Sgt James Darrough 38 Austin TX
Sgt Christopher Newman 26 Shelby NC
Col David Cabrera 41 Abilene TX
Cpl Byron Greff 26 Alberta
Cpl Ashley Birt 22 Australia
Cap Bryce Duffy 27 Australia
Cpl Luke Gavin 26 Australia
Sgt Ari Cullers 28 New London CT
Pvt Sarina Butcher 19 Checotah OK
Spc Christopher Gailey 26 Ochelata OK
Pvt Matthew Haseldin 21 England
Cpl Nikolas Daniels 25 Elmwood Park IL 127 Afghans and Pakistanis
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