March 17 marks two important events in history. The first is tragic; the 4th anniversary start of the Iraq war. The longest war in US history after Vietnam and the Civil War in which over 650,000 Iraqis would lose their lives thus far and 3000 American soldiers would lose theirs. The second event is not tragic. It is an example of what the people can do when they take history into their hands. 40 years ago on March 17th, the largest anti-war protest in US history occured transforming the opposition to a war not unsimiliar to the one the US is currently in, from a large but underground movement to a very large, very influential popular opposition to a system in decay. On March 17th 2007, hundreds of thousands of people will FORCE history to repeat itself. Join a wide range of anti-war coalitions on marching on the pentagon in opposition of the War in Iraq, and the criminal system of imperialism.
Labels: Activism, War in Iraq
I think the march is a good idea. I hope it doesn't turn into a recruiting device for Democrats. Even if it does, it also helps us reds.
Today I'm going to a local march and rally (Mar 18).
There will be a youth picket at a military recruiter, that will feed into bigger march.
Churches are mobilizing.
I will be there with the "In Defense of Marxism" (Workers Int'l League) people. The editor lives near me.