[CIMC-work] Garth's Iraq Fundraiser Feature Text

[Chris Kaihatsu]

On 4/10/04 10:00 PM, "DCPGolightly at aol.com" <DCPGolightly at aol.com> wrote:

> Many people ask, "whatever happened to the anti-war movement?" Someone put it
> very succintly: "those who think the anti-war movement has diminished, are
> probably hanging out with the wrong crowd. The anti-war movement is growing,
> and 
> those who want to change the course of history need to be around likeminded
> people."


Dorina, all,

I like all of your copy below. I'd like to try a different approach for the
intro paragraph (above). How about:

"When anti-war news breaks, you want to see and hear it for yourself. Good
news or bad, nothing can replace grassroots reporting on events that matter
to the people of the world. The Chicago Independent Media Center is pleased
and proud to send one of its own photojournalists into occupied Iraq for a
first-hand look at conditions there. Would you play a important role with
your personal support for his journey?"


Chris K.



> 
> [PHOTO]
> 
> We invite all people who stand for peace to a fundraiser party organized by
> the Chicago Indymedia to support CIMC volunteer photographer Garth Liebhaber's
> [link] trip to Iraq. He will be joining Christian Peacemaker Teams delegation
> on May 20, 2004. CPT [link] offers organized, nonviolent alternatives to war
> and any situations where lethal conflict is an immediate reality. CPT stands
> for conscientious objection to war, and seeks the development of nonviolent
> institutions, skills and training in conflict situations.
> 
> We need your support to make this happen!
> 
> This will be a fun event for a great cause. Join us on May 8 for the
> fundraiser dance party which will kick off with an informational (--->not sure
> about 
> wording here) on the missions of CPT and CIMC -- two very important projects
> in 
> this time of unfettered war. We will be screening our latest and greatly
> anticipated television show and a recent film on Iraq (---> Garth, please
> provide 
> the name and a brief description here). Also shown will be an exhibit of Garth
> Liebhaber's recent anti-war photography.
> 
> We are asking for a donation of $12 ($10 with reservation), which will
> include food (veggie chili and appetizers), a raffle with great prizes, great
> music 
> and, of course, great company! There will also be an auction for progressive
> artwork.
> 
> Where: Buddy's [link], 1542 N. Milwaukee, 2nd fl.
> Date: May 8, 2004
> Time: 8PM - until the cows come home
> Donation: $12 at the door; $10 with reservation
> What: Garth's famous veggie chili, beverages, films, music, art, and a great
> crowd!
> Contact: garthliebhaber at care2.com or (773)583-7533
> 
> Can't make it? your help is still needed! Please make a donation and receive
> one of Garth's images in kind! Go here [link] for more info.
> 
> We hope to see you there! Let's have fun and make this happen!
> 
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44 percent of the American people want US troops brought home now.
wsws.org/articles/2004/apr2004/iraq-a10.shtml

"I call upon the American people to stand beside their brethren, the Iraqi
people, who are suffering an injustice by your rulers and the occupying
army, to help them in the transfer of power to honest Iraqis."  Muqtada Sadr

The press constantly harps on the theme of the danger of civil war (between
Sunnis and Shiites). The reason for this is clear: it is meant to justify
the continued occupation of Iraq. "If we withdraw, there will be civil war!"
they say. What they do not say is that they have been constantly playing up
the differences between different religious and national groups in order to
increase their own power and present themselves as the arbiter between them.
www.marxist.com/MiddleEast/insurrection_in_iraq.html