Opening our hearts and shutting recruitment centers

[proud2BlibKansan]

In the early hours of yesterday morning, we witnessed a historical moment in the anti-war struggle. The Berkeley City Council withstood thousands of hate-filled emails, threats to cut off state and federal funds, hundreds of irate pro-war activists descending on their town insisting they were anti-troops. They stood firm in their opposition to a Marine Recruiting Station in the heart of their peace-loving city. Yesterday as we gathered to celebrate, the City Council expressed their gratitude of the resolve and tenacity of CODEPINK. Finally people in power modeling for Congress how to choose peace, instead of trembling in fear as the right hurls insults and threats.

Help us spread this campaign and sign our pledge of resistance to military recruiting and war and watch the video of youth and veterans speaking out for peace in Berkeley!

Today, CODEPINKers and friends are holding "kiss-ins" at recruiting centers around the country with the message, "Don't Enlist, Stay and Kiss—That Way Everyone Makes Out!" Of course, these actions are energized by the recent landmark actions in Berkeley. We are using the creative power of love to combat the destructive power of war. How better to celebrate Valentine's Day?!


Standing strong, with hearts wide open,
Dana, Desiree, Farida, Gael, Gayle, Jodie, Liz, Medea, Nancy and Rae

http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/424/t/4589/petition.jsp?petition_KEY=914

[eilen]

1. It's a recruiting office, not a tank

Honestly, this is the kind of thing that people shake their heads at.

If there were no recruiting offices anywhere, the government would just draft you. Recruiting offices are for signing up volunteers. If no one volunteers, they will move the office somewhere else.

[proud2BlibKansan]

2. And some of us shake our heads at recruiters who lie to our kids

Imagine that!

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