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Again just two of us at the Moratorium at Cass Street bridge. We depart the northern climes in November, so there will be an activist moratorium for this event through October ... upon our return in April we shall see what has occurred during our absence:-)Hayward
WaupacaAges ranging from a few weeks old to over 75 made up the nearly 30 diligent anti-war protesters rallied on the usual corner this past Moratorium event from 4-6 PM. We had new “Take the Pledge” flyers complete with the new logo to hand out to passers-by. Two of those gathered took a handful of flyers and walked down busy Main Street talking and sharing with tourists while a prominent local business owner stopped by with a two boxes of cookies for us as a treat. There were new signs voicing “Health Care Not Warfare.” This event is sponsored by Peace North and Veterans for Peace Chapter 153 and we are anticipating a good turnout for next month’s Moratorium anniversary.
Waupaca had its first Iraq Moratorium action this month, a short vigil with signs and a banner on the square in the heart of downtown. The Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice, which has nurtured and spread the Moratorium in Wisconsin, was holding its board meeting Friday in nearby Amherst. So a handful of "outside agitators" on their way to the meeting teamed up with a few members of Waupaca's People for Peace. Responses were generally friendly, although this is one of the state's most conservative counties. One family, a couple and child on their bikes, stopped to say that the father was headed for Iraq soon, but they were appreciative of ouor efforts. People for Peace is discussing moving its monthly action to the Third Friday to join those marking the Iraq Moratorium across the country. We're hoping they'll begin that next month.
MilwaukeeThe People for Peace in Rice Lake held their first Iraq Moratorium event this afternoon from 4-6 pm. Just over 20 spirited activists gathered at the corner of Knapp and Main streets in the center boulevard among the petunias to wave at passing motorists and to demand an end to the war in Iraq. Unfortunately our photographer did not show, but we'll have two next month so that we have a back-up.
We were pleasantly surprised when a couple of young people pulled up next to the curb in a Jeep and handed us a bag filled with cans of soda pop and bottled water. Said the young woman behind the wheel, "We can't join you today but it looks like it's hot out here. We got you all something to drink!"
A couple of young men also came by and expressed interest in helping to organize next months event. It was a great start and we look forward to expanding our numbers next month!
Milwaukee's 3rd Friday rally and vigil was very well-received, again. Lots of horn-honking, friendly waves and "V" peace signs. One of this month's highlights was "Puppy for Peace."
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