SF Bay Anti-War Movement Offers 10 Reasons to March on Nov. 3

Not in Our Name sponsored Anti-War March and Rally
End the Occupation—Out of Iraq Now!
Wednesday night, November 3
5 PM: Powell and Market, San Francisco (event details)

Ten reasons to join us in the streets:

"The people are the decision-makers in society, not just on Election Day, but everyday. In this election between two pro-war candidates there has been massive voter disenfranchisement and voter intimidation targeting working class people, communities of color, young people and immigrants who vote Democrat. With outright, public efforts to undermine one of the most basic rights in a democratic society, we take to the streets to exercise our power and announce to the world that we will fight back. Siafu, Global Intifada and the Heads Up Collective have called for an Anti-Imperialist Contingent at the November 3 march sponsored by Not in Our Name to make visible struggles for justice in the US and around the world."
Anti-Imperialist Contingent: Siafu, Global Intifada & Heads Up Collective

“Our current administration has divided us by creating a culture of fear, confusion, anger, frustration, anxiety, humiliation, suspicion among its citizens and total despair. They have destroyed faith in humanity. We need to replace it with a culture of understanding, mutual respect, friendship, faith, peace and harmony in our world and hope for a better future. On behalf of the targeted community I would like to thank Not in Our Name for their leadership in our support and resisting the UN Patriot acts of our government. My urgent appeal to all of my fellow Americans is to please join us to strengthen our voices on November 3rd when we say no to injustice.”
Samina Faheem Sundas, American Muslim Voice

“American Friends Service Committee encourages all to rally and march on November 3rd. Do this with force and dignity as a witness to the suffering of the people of Iraq who face their "elections 2005" in the midst of carnage and mounting insecurity. Do not forget the price paid for over ten years of sanctions. Vote for Proposition N in San Francisco ("Withdraw US Troops") and march for true democracy here and in Iraq/Middle East.”
Stephen McNeil, American Friends Service Committee

"Bay Area United Against War feels it is urgent that we continue to build a massive anti-war movement that is independent of both parties of war and repression. This war is eating up all of our tax dollars. The corporations aren't paying they are profiting from U.S. military ventures throughout the world. A united, international antiwar movement is the power needed to bring about the immediate withdrawal of all U.S. forces and corporations from Iraq, Afghanistan and the whole world over. We join with you to demand, "Not In Our Name! Stop the war now! Bring all the troops home now! All out for November 3!"
Bonnie Weinstein, Bay Area United Against War

“Whoever wins the election, it’s safe to say that the unjust occupation of Iraq will continue within the context of a ever expanding war on the world. So it’s no wonder many anticipate the return of a military draft. If Kerry and Bush actually ruled out forced military conscription, they would move to end the selective service program. But with over 1,100 U.S. troops killed and 10,000 already wounded in Iraq, they want to keep their options open. We need a preemptive strike on November 3rd that declares hell no, we won’t go—get out of Iraq now!”
Jeff Paterson, former Marine and first Gulf War military objector

"On November 3rd we stand in solidarity with the people of Iraq, who yearn for peace, sovereignty, and true democracy just as many of us do in the U.S. Millions of Koreans in the north and south, and throughout the Korean diaspora, are intently awaiting the results of the U.S. election. We hope that the next U.S. administration will help, rather than hinder, our efforts to forge a future of peace and reunification on our own terms. Regardless of who is elected President of the U.S., we call on all allies to support us in building true democracy."
Sujin Lee, Korean Americans United for Peace

"Radical Women stands firmly behind the call put out by Not in Our Name for a united anti-war march and rally on November 3, demanding an immediate end to the occupation of Iraq. As socialist feminists and internationalists, we say that now is the time for women everywhere to stay in the streets protesting the killing machine unleashed in Iraq. Military conquest is never in the interests of women and children—they are the vast majority of fatalities in Iraq due to bombs, bullets, hunger and disease, while this immoral U.S. war crusade also drains the lifeblood out of badly needed social services here at home."
Toni Mendicino, Bay Area Radical Women

"From Baghdad to the US/Mexico border, women, children and elders suffer and die every day because of the so-called 'War on Terrorism.' Bush has created and aided this plan for empire and Kerry has not pledged to stop it. We, as an immigrant community, must be out in the streets on November 3, in defense of democracy and in solidarity with other third world immigrants, and with the people of the world—from Port-au-Prince to West Oakland."
Lupe Arreola, St. Peter's Housing Committee and a member of Siafu

“The lives of children around the world—especially in Palestine and Iraq—are in danger every day because of the militarism and misguided foreign policies of both political parties. Meanwhile, those who speak up for children and provide humanitarian aid are coming under increasing scrutiny and pressure. The Middle East Children's Alliance is proud to join Not in Our Name in its call to stand up to war and injustice—for the sake of all our children”
Barbara Lubin, Middle East Children’s Alliance

"There are millions and millions of us in this country who know this whole direction is DEAD WRONG! The war is unjust! The deaths are immoral! Any electoral "mandate" they claim for this direction is illegitimate! . . . We refuse to accept the terms of an election where the continued occupation of Iraq is not to be questioned and the Patriot Act should be enhanced or repaired. Our will to stop this course will not be stifled . . . We must repudiate their plan and their logic, and stand with the people of the world—no matter who is elected and no matter what the empire-builders have in store." (complete text)
From "NOvember 2004" statement, Not in Our Name