File spoon-archives/anarchy-list.archive/anarchy-list_2003/anarchy-list.0303, message 281


Date: Sun, 09 Mar 2003 15:41:13 -0500
From: Chuck0 <chuck-AT-mutualaid.org>
Subject: Re: protest 15 march and before and after


Just a word or two of warning. This so-called "International Coordination 
Agaisnt War" is an attempt by Trotskyist and Stalinist front groups to 
develop some kind of anti-war *authority* for the international anti-war and 
peace movements, which, of course, they will lead.

Here in the United States, the much despised ANSWER "coalition" issued a 
statement claiming that it had "represented the United States" at this 
international meeting. The anti-war and peace movements here never gave 
ANSWER the empowerment to speak on our behalf at any international meeting.

Their call for a March 15th meeting in Washington, DC is not supported by 
local activists.

Chuck0

Ze Sprout wrote:
> FYI
> 
> ::::
> 
> Statement issued by the London Meeting of the international coordination against war
> 
> March 1st 2003 
> 
> Following the unprecedented success of the global anti war day on February 15 we announce a massive escalation of action in the next weeks to try to prevent war. We believe a war on Iraq is wrong whether it has the backing of the United Nations or not. 
> 
> There will be direct action at military installations and to stop military transport, mass pressure on parliamentary and United Nations representatives, student strikes and occupations, workplace industrial action, the establishment of peoples' assemblies and popular consultations against war. 
> Every day now is crucial in the campaign to stop war. 
> 
> In many countries there will be mass demonstrations on International Womens' Day March 8. 
> 
> In many countries there will be demonstrations, protests and mass civil disobedience on March 15 in solidarity with the 'Converge on the White House' demonstration in Washington. 
> 
> March 21st will be wherever possible a day of workplace solidarity against war. This will involve workplace assemblies and various forms of industrial action. In some countries national strike action against war is being already being planned on this day. 
> We call on trade unions everywhere to support and promote action against war on March 21st. 
> 
> We put the warmongers on notice that if they ignore world opinion and launch a new attack on Iraq there will be a tidal wave of resistance. 
> 
> On the day of an attack we call for mass protests in the centre of every town and city in the world. 
> 
> The following Saturday we call for mass demonstrations in every capital city. 
> 
> We stand shoulder to shoulder with the people of Iraq in urging everyone, everywhere to play their part in trying to stop this insane war. 
> 
> :::
> 
> look, that's not me talking, i'm just passing this message.
> 
> Erik


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