Endless War? Libya Next! Then?
Resist U.S. Wars of Aggression
& Occupation!
On March 19, 2003, the U.S. launched its illegal and immoral “shock and awe” bombing, invasion, and occupation of Iraq. This weekend marks the eighth anniversary of that criminal enterprise that was based on lies of Iraq weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) when clearly it was an imperial war for control of oil. In its 8 years of war the U.S. has engaged in documented torture, the slaughter of innocent civilians, destroyed the infrastructure of Iraq, and contaminated the people, plants and animals, as well as the cradle of civilization with radioactive depleted uranium that has a half-life of 4.6 billion years.
The number of Iraqis slaughtered since the U.S. Invaded Iraq now totals 1,421,933
See www.justforeignpolicy.org/iraq/iraqdeaths.html
The number of U.S. military personnel sacrificed (Officially acknowledged) In America’s War On Iraq: now stands at 4,757 See icasualties.org/oif/
In the initial U.S. bombing of Baghdad 8 years ago, 11 year old Ali Ismaeel Abbas was badly burned over much of his body, lost both his arms and 15 relatives, including his mother and father. I don’t know whether Ali ever survived his injuries but each week we bring a photo of him placed on a cross with the words “Iraq Crucified” written on that cross and an oil can placed on top to represent the reason for which he was attacked.
Today the U.S. war in Iraq continues. There are still 50,000 U.S. troops there and tens of thousands of U.S. contractors/mercenaries. The killing continues. And the endless war has spread to Afghanistan, Pakistan, and now includes the threat of military action against Libya.
How Many More Deaths?
How many more Trillions of Dollars will be wasted on death and destruction while schools are closed, jobs and health insurance lost, homes and businesses foreclosed, human services cut back, while our taxes go for weapons and war?
This weekend all over the U.S. and in much of the world, people are joining together in anti-war protests to commemorate the eighth anniversary of the U.S. attack on Iraq. The message is much the same: All U.S. and NATO troops out of Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan NOW! Stop these Wars! No more killing, often children, or secret incarceration of alleged terrorists and torturing them in our name! Cut military funding and fund programs that will meet human needs and create jobs at home.
Please join us in this weekly witness to the evils of war!
(There will be an open mic at this week’s peace vigil)
1. Mourn all victims of violence. 2. Reject war as a solution. 3. Defend civil liberties. 4. Oppose all discrimination, anti-Islamic, anti-Semitic, etc.
5. Seek peace through justice in Hawai`i and around the world.
Contact: Malu `Aina Center for Non-violent Education & Action P.O. Box AB Kurtistown, Hawai`i 96760.
Phone (808) 966-7622. Email ja@interpac.net http://www.malu-aina.org
Hilo Peace Vigil leaflet (March 18, 2011 – 496th week) – Friday 3:30-5PM downtown Post Office
