[Protesters made their feelings known in Mainz on Wednesday as President Bush's itinerary avoided contact with everyday Germans. A meeting with the public was canceled for fear the audience would be hostile.]
by Richard Bernstein, New York Times
http://www.commondreams.org/headlines05/0224-06.htm
CALLING ALL SOLDIERS: MILTARY RECRUITERS FACE RESISTANCE FROM YOUNG ANTI-WAR ACTIVISTS
Elizabeth Weill-Greenberg, NY Amsterdam News
For instance, most students don't know that. . . . . . .
* Two-thirds of recruits don't get any college money, according to the Central Committee for Conscientious Objectors.
* Most people in the military do not have time to attend college while in the service.
* To qualify for college money recruits have to pay $100 per month for a year.
* The unemployment rate for veterans is three times higher than the national average.
* People who sign up with the Delayed Entry Program are told they can't change their minds, but getting out is as simple as writing a letter.
* The enlistment contract is for eight years.
* There are other ways to finance college, like federal financial aid, private scholarships, going to community college or joining AmeriCorps.
http://www.commondreams.org/views05/0224-26.htm
NYC DEPARTMENT OF PEACE NEWS & EVENTS
Marianne Williamson will be speaking in NYC on 3 Sundays. These are great opportunities to find inner peace and connect with your community. For more information ... see below.
1] March 19 marks the anniversary of the war in Iraq. United for Peace and Justice is organizing a city-wide response. NYC-DoP will be participating - stay tuned for details. Click the link below to find your member of congress and take action. http://www.congress.org
2] NY-DoP events ... Join us once a month to learn about the bill, our local & national campaign efforts, updates about upcoming events and how you can contribute your skills and talents to making the Department of Peace a reality. Join us for either of the following:
MEET UPS - Every second Wednesday at Bonobos on 23rd Street across from Madison Park.
COMMUNITY CONFERENCE CALLS - Every 3rd Wednesday ... The call in number is:413-200-7075 the code to enter is 091402. We look forward to hearing from you. Be sure to visit our local Department of Peace website to stay up to date on upcoming events in NYC.
http://www.nyc-dop.com
3] We are thrilled to announce Marianne Williamson will be speaking in NYC at Covenant House 346 West 17th Street (at 9th Ave.) Sundays at 5pm, March 13, 20 & 27. Be sure to mark your calendars! http://www.marianne.com
QUOTE OF THE DAY ... The past is prophetic in that it asserts loudly that wars are poor chisels for carving out peaceful tomorrows. Martin Luther King, Jr
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