Scott Ritter Austin appearances to benefit Fort Hood IVAW38

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First I'll give you the link to the story of the soldiers speaking out:

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Fort Hood Soldiers Breaking the Silence in war in Iraq

Source: channel 8 news Austin

A growing number of active duty soldiers or recent Iraq war veterans are speaking up about the war in Iraq.

And with the number of soldiers speaking up about their experiences in Iraq via online forums, blogs and pamphlets, some vets feel it's their duty to let the American public know the truth.

"The honest truth is that if the American people knew what was going on over there everyday, they would be raising their voices too. They would be saying, 'Hey, bring those guys home," Sgt. Selena Coppa said.

Coppa blames lawmakers in Washington for filtering the facts on the war in Iraq. She said there's no real end in sight.

Read more: News8Austin

Now here are the two Scott Ritter events planned for Austin this week.

#1

Friday February 22nd, 7:30-9:00 p.m.
Scott Ritter: What Mainstream Media Doesn't Tell Us About Iran, Iraq and U.S. Foreign Policy
Join former UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter for a discussion on the corporate media's coverage of the U.S. occupation of Iraq, the Bush administration's secret plans for the "War on Terror", and the need for diplomacy, Event includes remarks by local Iraq Veterans Against the War chapter Hart Viges, audience question and answer segment and book signing.
http://www.ustourofduty.org
Location: Friend's Meeting House 3701 E. MLK Blvd (East of Airport)
$10 suggested donation

#2

Friday February 22nd, 8:30-midnight
House Party to Benefit Ft. Hood IVAW Chapter 38
Support Fort Hood soldiers working to oppose the war -- with an appearance by Scott Ritter. Food and soft drinks provided (please bring other beverages of your choice). Music by Bill Passalacqua. Sponsored by CodePink Austin and IVAW Chapter 38
http://www.codepinkaustin.com
$10 suggested donation

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1. Location of second event

House party
4107 Wildwood Road (southeast of I-35 and Airport Blvd)

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