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IAWM protest against US navy on wednesday

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Tuesday May 18, 2004 17:37

by David

E-mail sent by IAWM

"Emergency Protest East Link Bridge on Wednesday 19th May at 6pm

The Irish Anti-War Movement condemns the arrival of the USS La Salle,
from the US Sixth Fleet into Irish waters. The ship is stationed in
Alexandria Basin on a supposedly "goodwill visit" and claims that its
area of responsibility includes the North Atlantic.

The IAWM further notes that the missile system on the USS La Salle is capable
of firing 3,000 uranium bullets per minute. Depleted uranium weaponry
has brought an increase in cancer rates in both Iraq and the Balkans."

The E-mail fails to describe what format the protest will take. The potential for very vocal civil disobedience at rush hour on the busiest road in the country is massive.

It could prove very effective if undertaken as a direct action. On the other hand, the leadership of IAWM might only want to leaflet the cars or something equally passive.

I think that people have a right to know what they will be expected to do if they turn up tomorrow to protest against the U.S. military and i am calling for the IAWM/SWP to clarify what the plans for tomorrow are.

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Strange that the IAWM didn't try to publish this here themselves

by watcher

Tue May 18, 2004 20:13

Unless it's somewhere else and i didn't see it.

Treat with suspicion for now

by Indymedia Ireland Editorial Group - Indymedia Ireland

Tue May 18, 2004 20:21

I agree that it is strange. I've moved it here, but would appreciate IAWM feedback as to whether it's real. R. Isible.

it's published on irishantiwar.org

Tue May 18, 2004 20:24

Front page. No further information is given beyond the e-mail I recieved as part of the mailing list.

Yup, confirmed. Thanks David.

Tue May 18, 2004 20:27

The link below links to their calendar item and there's a bit more info on the front page (essentially what you've cut and pasted).

Report from Catholic Worker Spire Vigil

by damien moran

Thu May 20, 2004 02:43

Below is a link to this morning's/afternoon's vigil against the USS La Salle. Good opportunity to allow the general public to know the ship had docked, it's background and miltary capability, and that it will be here until Saturday - whether they agree or disagree.
http://www.indymedia.ie/newswire.php?story_id=65105

Could someone please post up a report of the iawm vigil. thanks

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IAWM protest against US navy on wednesday

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