Sept.15: Rejecting Aggressive Wars and War Criminals
Sept.15: Rejecting Aggressive Wars and War Criminals
People Strengthn United Resistance & Affirm
Another U.S. is Necessary
On September 15, tens of thousands of people from around the country converged on Washington, D.C. for a national rally and march to express their resistance to government war and aggression in Iraq and the world and demand that the direction of society change. Veterans, military families, and youth were in the forefront, joined by political and social justice groups, religious organizations and peace activists of all ages. African-Americans, Latinos, Arabs and other national minorities were represented showing the broad character of the anti-war movement and desire of the people to build unity.
The September 15 actions began with a noon rally at the White House, where speakers addressed an enthusiastic and growing crowd eagerly gearing up to take to the streets. After the opening rally, protestors filled Pennsylvania Avenue as they marched to the Capitol building, with Iraq War Veterans leading the way. Lively contingents of youth were present, enthusiastically chanting and playing an important role in fighting for a bright future.
Demonstrators took their stand against the war in Iraq and demanded that the government represent the will of the people, which is to eliminate all U.S. wars of aggression and bring all U.S. troops home now. People expressed their opposition to U.S. crimes in Palestine, stood firm against war on Iran, and rejected attacks on immigrants. The disgust and distrust with the current political set up was strongly expressed in slogans and signs that not only demanded impeachment of Bush and Cheney for war crimes, but imprisoning them as well. The refusal of Congress to take action to stop funding the war and rejection of the Democrats could also prevalent.
The necessity for change was in the air and the demonstration affirmed people’s growing recognition that it is up to us, up to the peoples themselves to win this change. The demonstration again showed that it is the people here and worldwide that are taking the needed stands to defend humanity, and it is the U.S. government that is the terrorist and aggressor against the peoples. It is the U.S. government, the President and Congress together, that are repeatedly failing to take up any social responsibility to Americans or peoples of the world. The demand and spirit was for the necessity to change the direction of society and change the government was evident. For many, the conclusion is Another U.S. is Necessary, Together This Can be Done. Time for an Anti-War Government!
