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DESCRIPTION:Mediterranean dinner catered by Bacheeso's Garden Bistro. $10 minimum 
 dinner donation requested. This is a benefit for Stephen Funk's legal 
 defense--so bring your checkbook. Hosted by the Not in Our Name Project 
 (510-444-6466) with local poets, artists and musicians.\n\nMeet US Marine 
 Lance Corporal Stephen Funk and find out how he found the courage to 
 resist. In April Stephen held a press conference in front of his reserve 
 post in San Jose to declare himself a conscientious objector, and to voice 
 his objections to the pending war on Iraq. He appeared on BBC television 
 and national and international newspapers covered his press 
 conference.\n\n"I spoke out so that others in the military would realize 
 that they also have a choice and a duty to resist immoral and illegitimate 
 orders... In the face of this unjust war based on deception by our leaders, 
 I could not remain silent," declares Stephen. \n\nThe day after our dinner 
 with Stephen, he will return to Louisiana to face a military tribunal and 
 two-years in the brig for "desertion". Stephen had delayed reporting for 
 activation for 43 days to complete his conscientious objector paperwork. 
 \n\nIf you are unable to attend this benefit dinner, please send checks 
 payable to "Stephen Funk Legal Defense Fund", 1230 Market Street #111, San 
 Francisco CA 94102.\n\nOf the millions of people worldwide who protested 
 the war, maybe no one put more on the line than this 21-year-old Filipino 
 brother. Now its time for us to fight for him! On August 11, the scheduled 
 start of his trial, join the "Free Stephen Funk" protest vigil at Castro 
 and Market, San Francisco at 5 PM.\n\nFor more information about Stephen 
 Funk, including where to send letters on his behalf, to contribute to his 
 defense fund online, and for up-to-date information, visit 
 http://www.notinourname.net/funk\n\n"I refuse to surrender my dignity, I 
 refuse to kill... The military demands obedience, but I will not obey" 
 -Stephen Funk\n https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2004/02/03/22423.php
SUMMARY:Benefit with Stephen Funk, GI resister facing military tribunal
LOCATION:Berkeley Unitarian Universalists Fellowship Hall, 1924 Cedar Street at 
 Bonita (near MLK). 15 minute walk from Downtown Berkeley BART--walk north 
 on Shattuck and turn left on Cedar.
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2004/02/03/22423.php
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