[Mitai-announce] Action for peace / against torture <> Sat at 11:00

[Jeff Duritz]

      ***Please Forward Widely***

STAND against TORTURE & for FREEDOM of EXPRESSION!


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Saturday, June 5th, 11:00 - 1:00
Armed Forces Recruiting Center, 141 Tremont St. (steps from Park St)

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  What to expect: ~An Energized Demonstration~ ~Political Theater~ ~Demands for
  Accountability~ ~Appearance of a Cabinet-Level Bush Official~


What it's all about:

Most of you know that the physical and psychological torture that took place at
Abu Ghraib was not restricted to Iraq.  These practices were already well
established in Afghanistan and Guantanamo, where the Geneva Conventions have
been deemed inconvenient.  Moreover, military and media investigations have
revealed that these acts were not the work of a few "bad apples," but were
widespread.  This is combined with the Red Cross's conclusion that 90% of Abu
Ghraib's prisoners should never have been detained in the first place.

These gross injustices demand a response, but the Boston Police Department
hasn't reviewed the Bill of Rights recently.  One week ago, a small, peaceful
demonstration at the recruiting center ended when an activist dressed as a
prisoner was arrested.  The story and photos are available at:

http://portland.indymedia.org/en/2004/05/289729.shtml


The pattern of arresting people on bogus charges to stifle dissent must be
stopped.  Having the charges thrown out a few months (or years) down the
line does not preserve our freedom of expression.  This ongoing police strategy
is unconstitutional!

¡¡COME OUT SATURDAY TO DEMAND JUSTICE & SHOW THE CITY THAT WE WILL BE HEARD!!



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