[Peace-discussion] Green support for Winter Soldier Investigation
Michael Canney
alachuagreen@gmail.com
Mon, 7 Jan 2008 10:23:03 -0500
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The Green Party and the antiwar movement should prioritize support for
the Winter
Soldier <http://www.ivaw.org/wintersoldier> hearings in Washington, DC in
March. This gathering of veterans is probably the most significant antiwar
event since the Iraq invasion began five years ago. This testimony needs to
be seen and heard by every American.
Michael Canney / FL
<http://www.ivaw.org/wintersoldier>
- 4189 people have signed the Statement of Support - add your name
now<http://www.ivaw.org/wintersoldierstatementofsupport>
- Submit testimony or
evidence<http://www.ivaw.org/wintersoldiersubmittestimony>
- How to help <http://www.ivaw.org/wintersoldierhelp>Your donation
will help make Winter Soldier a success! [image:
DonateNow]<https://secure.groundspring.org/dn/index.php?aid=11951>
This spring, Iraq Veterans Against the War (IVAW) is revealing the reality
of the U.S. occupation of Iraq and Afghanistan. In what will be history's
largest gathering of U.S. veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, as
well as Iraqi and Afghan survivors, eyewitnesses will share their
experiences in a public investigation called Winter Soldier: Iraq and
Afghanistan.
Winter Soldiers, according to founding father Thomas Paine, are those who
stand up for the soul of their country, even in its darkest hours. With this
spirit in mind, IVAW members are standing up to make their experiences
available to all who are concerned about the direction of our country.
Unfortunately, this is not the first time America has needed its Winter
Soldiers, in 1971, over one hundred members of Vietnam Veterans Against the
War gathered in Detroit to share their stories with America. Atrocities like
the My Lai massacre had ignited popular opposition to the war, but political
and military leaders insisted that such crimes were isolated exceptions. The
members of VVAW knew differently.
Over three days in January, these soldiers testified on the systematic
brutality they had seen visited upon the people of Vietnam.
Over thirty years later, we find ourselves faced with a new war. But the
lies are the same. Once again, American troops are sinking into an
increasingly bloody occupation. Once again, war crimes in places like
Haditha, Fallujah, and Abu Ghraib have turned the public against the war.
Once again, politicians and generals are blaming "a few bad apples" instead
of examining the military policies that have destroyed Iraq and Afghanistan.
Once again, our country needs Winter Soldiers.
>From March 13-16, 2008, Iraq Veterans Against the War will gather in our
nation's capital to break the silence and hold our leaders accountable for
these wars. We hope you'll join us, because ours is a story that every
American needs to hear.
Click here to sign a statement of support for Winter Soldier: Iraq &
Afghanistan <http://www.ivaw.org/wintersoldierstatementofsupport>
Help us spread the word: forward this page to a
friend<http://www.ivaw.org/forward/2005>.
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The Green Party and the antiwar movement should prioritize support for the <a href="http://www.ivaw.org/wintersoldier">Winter Soldier</a> hearings in Washington, DC in March. This gathering of veterans is probably the most significant antiwar event since the Iraq invasion began five years ago. This testimony needs to be seen and heard by every American.
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</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ivaw.org/wintersoldierhelp">How to help </a>Your donation will help make Winter Soldier a success! <a href="https://secure.groundspring.org/dn/index.php?aid=11951"><img src="http://www.groundspring.org/button/red_med.gif" alt="DonateNow" border="0">
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<p>This spring, Iraq Veterans Against the War (IVAW) is revealing the
reality of the U.S. occupation of Iraq and Afghanistan. In what will be
history's largest gathering of U.S. veterans who served in Iraq and
Afghanistan, as well as Iraqi and Afghan survivors, eyewitnesses will
share their experiences in a public investigation called Winter
Soldier: Iraq and Afghanistan.</p>
<p>Winter Soldiers, according to founding father Thomas Paine, are
those who stand up for the soul of their country, even in its darkest
hours. With this spirit in mind, IVAW members are standing up to make
their experiences available to all who are concerned about the
direction of our country.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, this is not the first time America has needed its
Winter Soldiers, in 1971, over one hundred members of Vietnam Veterans
Against the War gathered in Detroit to share their stories with
America. Atrocities like the My Lai massacre had ignited popular
opposition to the war, but political and military leaders insisted that
such crimes were isolated exceptions. The members of VVAW knew
differently.</p>
<p>Over three days in January, these soldiers testified on the
systematic brutality they had seen visited upon the people of Vietnam. </p>
<p>Over thirty years later, we find ourselves faced with a new war. But
the lies are the same. Once again, American troops are sinking into an
increasingly bloody occupation. Once again, war crimes in places like
Haditha, Fallujah, and Abu Ghraib have turned the public against the
war. Once again, politicians and generals are blaming "a few bad
apples" instead of examining the military policies that have destroyed
Iraq and Afghanistan.</p>
<p>Once again, our country needs Winter Soldiers. </p>
>From March 13-16, 2008, Iraq Veterans Against the War will gather in
our nation's capital to break the silence and hold our leaders
accountable for these wars. We hope you'll join us, because ours is a
story that every American needs to hear.
<p><a href="http://www.ivaw.org/wintersoldierstatementofsupport">Click here to sign a statement of support for Winter Soldier: Iraq & Afghanistan</a></p>
<p>Help us spread the word: <a href="http://www.ivaw.org/forward/2005">forward this page to a friend</a>. </p>
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