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2nd peace strike tomorrow

peace striker | 17.04.2007 12:02 | Anti-militarism | London

the peace strike movement is a global independent group committed to peace through peaceful direct action - the withdrawal of labour and co-operation with the wheels of military democracy.
a series of strikes are being held to build up a movement in preparation for any military action against iran. we need people to join us and help build this movement.

We are a seriously motivated peaceful group of people who represent the large and silenced majority.

We oppose all forms of warfare and the perpetual insane cycles of violence and de-humanising behaviour aimed at the poorest and least poweful in our societies.

The UK and USA have been engaged for the past 4 years in a conflict with Iraq and Afghanistan, and we have also seen the destruction of the Lebanon by Israeli forces backed by the US. They have been using weapons containing depleted uranium that have a horrifying effect on people who are exposed to the radioactive particles, including UK and US soldiers (gulf war syndrome).

This is unacceptable. Nationally and internationally people have cried out against these unjustifiable and cruel wars that have cost the lives of hundreds of thousands, including women and children - hundreds continue to die each day. We therefore call upon all genuine and dedicated people to unite together for the purpose of calling action strikes. The real power a person has is to withdraw their labour, take a day off work, or from your usual routine and refuse to be used for that day so that we can make a serious protest that will be effective..

Our peace strike is independent and therefore not influenced by corporate funding or by political parties. We aim to stay true to our objective of campaigning for the end of warfare and armed conflict.

We aim to initiate peace strikes in UK/USA/Israel and any other countries around the world. We the peace Strike are no longer prepared to stand by and let our brothers and sisters of any country to be victims of the mass global corporate greed that instigates unacceptable aggression towards innocent civilian populations. We are on strike for humanity and we refuse to collaborate with our governments and condem their aggressive actions. If our politicians instigate any threats or actions against Iran or any other country. We will go on strike.

The first strike has to be against a further expansion of the war i.e. the threat to Iran. We wish to pre-empt this possible attack by acting now and in the near future as a matter of urgency. We therefore call for a series of pre-emptive peace strikes...


Lets not wait until it’s too far down the line to stop the war. We have a permanent ongoing authorised 24hr peace picket in Parliament Square. Since August 2005 it has been illegal to take part in or organise demonstrations within 1Km of Parliament without authorisation from the police. This restriction has been introduced under the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act (SOCPA), specifically clause 132.

Our actions will be legal and the police informed in advance. We are not doing this to challene clause 132 of the SOCPA law (although we do not agree with it). Our energies are aimed at challenging the government to bring about peace and justice for those affected by war both in countries under attack, and here for those of us who face cuts to resources and services to pay for those wars.

We plan to continue our peace strike in support of Iran until we feel there is no longer any threat. We can at any time change our strike action to any issue that is of great concern.

We would like to build up a core network ready to strike in Parliament Square, which may begin small but over time can build up to thousands of people.

We would also like to hear from individuals, churches, clubs, campaign groups, workers unions, etc, who would like to start a picket and to establish a picket line in their own town or city in solidarity nationwide.

A strike for peace does not always involve downing tools and walking out of work. A strike for peace is also about making a statement, that you are aware of the suffering and injustice in the world and you are willing to give up your time to show that you care and that you want things to change.

You can make this statement by joining a local Peace Strike picket line or the Parliament Square peace picket line in London. Give up your weekend and abandon your shopping expedition, turn off your TV and save those computer games for later. Maybe even take a day off work to attend a Peace Strike picket.

It is about empowering yourself by not taking part in activities or duties that help maintain the status quo. It is about making a stand against those in power, getting them to pay attention to the people’s concerns rather than to those of their wealthy and powerful friends who benefit from the oil and arms trade.


We would like all participating groups to act accordingly to the following code of conduct:

To stand united and participate in peaceful non-violent direct action.
To be non-confrontational, peaceful and respectful in our attitude and manner. We will act in a courteous and responsible manner at all times.

Everyone is welcome to join us in our planned demonstrations and actions and they will be able to contribute equally within the group.


Pre-emptive Peace Strike #2
"Don't Attack Iran"
Wednesday 18th April
Parliament Square - From 10am

and

Pre-emptive Peace Strike #3
"Don't Attack Iran"
Tuesday 1st May - International Labour Day
Parliament Square - From 10am


Please come and support us.

peace striker
- Homepage: http://www.peacestrike.org.uk/about.htm

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  1. More notice please — Brian B
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