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DESCRIPTION:What: \nJoin SF Iraq Veterans Against the War, Veterans for Peace Chapter 
 69, and the Civilian/Soldier Alliance as we kick off this speaking tour of 
 two Afghanistan Operation Enduring Freedom veterans. Jacob George & Brock 
 McIntosh will speak about their experience returning to Afghanistan not as 
 soldiers, but as civilians engaged in opening dialogue with local Afghans 
 surrounding the non-violence movement and possible reparations.\n\nThe two 
 joined a 'Voices for Creative Non-Violence' (http://vcnv.org/) delegation 
 whose goals for their time in Afghanistan were:\n\n-Build on contacts from 
 previous delegations to learn more about perspectives of the Afghan people 
 regarding the question: What do Afghan people want for 
 Afghanistan?\n-Provide on the ground reporting from a grassroots 
 perspective intended to catalyze opposition to U.S. military intervention 
 in the region and bring about an end to the conflicts. \n-Build solidarity 
 with indigenous movements working for peace, human rights and a just end to 
 the conflicts.\n\nWho:\n-Jacob George is a 3-tour OEF paratrooper turned 
 peace activist engaged with Bikes Not Bombs and the founder of 'A Ride Till 
 The End (ARTTE)' (www.operationawareness.org), a perpetual bike protest 
 that has covered 6,000 miles of the American south since May 1, 
 2010.\n\n-Brock McIntosh is an Army National Guard veteran also deployed to 
 Afghanistan and is applicant for Conscientious Objector (CO) status. He has 
 worked as a spokesperson with 'Veterans for Rethinking Afghanistan' as well 
 as being active with IVAW and Operation: Recovery. Brock has focused on the 
 non-violence movement including training at the 'Center for Nonviolence & 
 Peace Studies' and an internship at 'Win Without War'.\n\nWhy:\nAs of 
 October 7th, Afghanistan will have been occupied for 10 years. With no 
 discernible end in sight and the first 6 months of 2011 being the deadliest 
 for Afghan civilians (1,462), a discussion on alternatives to the war is 
 imperative.\n\nCost:\nA suggested donation of $5-7 will go toward Jacob & 
 Brock's airfare & other expenses as they continue to share their 
 experiences on this tour.\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2011/08/18/18688141.php
SUMMARY:Afghanistan Veterans Speaking Tour
LOCATION:War Memorial Veterans Building\n401 Van Ness Avenue, Room 219
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2011/08/18/18688141.php
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