"The war in Iraq is in fact illegal. It is my obligation and my duty to refuse any orders to participate in this war. An order to take part in an illegal war is unlawful in itself. So my obligation is not to follow the order to go to Iraq." - Lt. Ehren Watada
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Stand Against
Illegal and Immoral War Thurs. Jan. 4, 8-11am |
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6 Actions to Support Lt. Watada 1. Take action Now
to support Lt. Watada during his pre-trial hearing.
Send letters or call Lt. Watada's commanding officer. Urge him
to: Lt. General James
Dubik Copy to: The Honorable Francis J.
Harvey 2. Plan to attend the Jan. 4th support rally and help spread the word. Forward this email and post on blogs, MySpace, student, activist, social justice and media websites. Coming soon to www.thankyoult.org - flyer downloads!Print and post flyers all over town or hand them out at events and to friends. 3. Volunteer to help build the Northwest Watada support campaign. We need help with research, transportation, events, petition gathering, postering and flyering. Email volunteer@ltwatada.org to volunteer. 4. Organize your
community. Hold a local event in support of Lt. Watada.
Help build awareness and mobilize for Feb. 5, 2007. Organize a
student walkout on Feb. 5 and join us to rally at Fort Lewis.
Please tell us about your event or student walkout action@ltwadata.org.
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As a supporter of Lt. Watada who lives in the Northwest, we especially encourage you to attend the upcoming rally this Thursday, January 4th.
Join Lt. Watada's other supporters including military families, veterans, youth and students, people of color, workers, religious communities and activists to rally at the gates of Ft. Lewis for a peaceful non-violent demonstration.
We have a great lineup of speakers so don't miss out!
Speakers Program begins at 10 am
1. Bob Watada - Ehren Watada's father
2.
Sara Rich - Suzanne Swift's mother
3.
Darrell Anderson, Iraq War Resister, Iraq Vets
Against the War (IVAW)
4. Chanan Suarez
Diaz, IVAW, president of Seattle Chapter
5.
Michael Cuzzort, IVAW
6. Pia
Rivera, Anakbayan - Pilipino Youth & Students
7. Carrie Hathorn - Watada Support
Campaign Mobilizer
We are excited to welcome several members of Iraq Vets Against the War who will arrive in the Northwest just in time for Lt. Watada's pre-trial hearing. This group of IVAW members has been traveling the country talking to students about military recruiters and educating the public about the realities of the war. They have begun passing out holiday gift baskets to GIs. If you are interested in supporting IVAW's efforts locally, please contact volunteer@ltwatada.org. To donate holiday treats and goodies for the gift baskets, please drop donations of 4 - 7 cookies or treats in plastic zip lock bags at the following locations:
Seattle
Tues. Jan 2, 6 pm-9 pm
2111
E. Union Street, in Seattle's Central District.
Tacoma
Sally Shawl
Tues. Jan. 2, 9
am-5 pm
1224 South I Street, Tacoma
Olympia
Traditions Cafe, in
downtown Olympia
Tues. Jan. 2, 9 am-6 pm
300 5th
Ave SW, Olympia
Let's show the military we support Lt.
Watada!
Brave the rain and weather - wear your raincoat and
bring an umbrella.
See you in the Streets!
www.thankyoult.org
