Archive for September, 2012

#VIGIL FOR IRAN

Initially every Wednesday from Parliament Square 5-7pm.
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STATEMENT FROM PEACE STRIKE “VIGIL FOR IRAN”

# VIGIL FOR IRAN

On Wednesday 12th of September, from Parliament Square, Peace Strike  launched the “VIGIL FOR IRAN” This is an on-going pre-emptive campaign to prevent a war with Iran.

We welcome campaigners, concerned citizens and anyone who cares for peace and justice, to join us for the initial two hours from 5-7pm to establish a weekly peace presence that will build up and spread to other strategic locations around Westminster and Whitehall.

The aim of the campaign is to unite supporters, and bring together different diverse groups and individuals so that our presence will be peaceful, powerful and effective. We wish our presence to be felt by the political powers, in order that they will have no option but to listen to us and take on board our concerns.

As well as acknowledging our concerns, we want them to act on them and change any plans they have for war.

A PRE-EMPTIVE ATTACK ON IRAN WOULD BE ILLEGAL.

So far, to date, there is no evidence that Iran has nuclear weapons capability. Even if they were to have the ambition, this in itself would not be illegal. What would be illegal would be a pre-empt war of aggression that in no way could be legally justified.

DOES IT MATTER?

DOES ANYONE CARE ANYWAY?

It would seem at times, that many people in our communities are beyond caring obout anyone but themselves. We live in selfish times, we are all aware of that. We suffer the consequences every day in our own lives. If we don’t care about each other, why then should we care about others, especially if we don’t know them.

YES, OF COURSE IT MATTERS!

YES, WE DO CARE!

If we knowingly allow injustice to occur and go unchallenged, in our own lives and communities then we are allow ourselves to become ‘part of the problem’. We have to, at some point take responsibility and work for change for the greater good. It is easy to see why young people in the UK are so frustrated and isolated within communities. The governments of the world spend so much time and energy exploiting and killing defenseless people simply because of geographic location and resources. We ourselves become victims, as knowledge of the truth hurts. Being aware of these problems in itself is not enough. We have to do something positive to make the change. Its up to us the ordinary grass roots citizens to unite and ‘BE A PART OF THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE’

If a pre-emptive attack was launched on an Iranian nuclear site, then the very minimum amount of people to be killed initially would be in the region of 100,000. Iran would retaliate.

After this, no one would know when it would end.

This action would effect the whole of the Middle East and have major repercussions globally. The media propaganda would have us hating anyone who looked Iranian, even though they were attacked and would have been forced to defend themselves. There would be retaliation in this country and we would see communities turn against each other. At some point we would have to rely on the authorities to save us from each other. The irony would be that we would then be grateful to a government for saving us and our communities, even though they ignored our wishes not to go to war! The governments fear an uprising so would manipulate the situation so that we would turn on each other!

MILITARIZATION

Endless war would mean that young people would eventually be called up to do their duty for our country. Patriotism would be called for and those not willing would be seen as disloyal and untrustworthy.

IRAQ /AFGHANISTAN PEACE MOVEMENT 2002….2012…..

We have been down this road before, Afghanistan, Iraq, Lebanon, Gaza, Libya, Syria…..

Pakistan is being being continually bombed and is not mentioned as a country at war, we just go ahead unchallenged. To date, we have not stopped any wars. The will of the people has never been strong enough to succeed. Our weakness is that we are easily divided.

PRE-EMPTIVE PEACE ACTION TO PREVENT WAR

The “Vigil for Iran” plan is to start small and get bigger each week. It is grass roots lead and is non-partisan. We are not affiliating ourselves with any Iranian political parties. As concerned citizens our duty is to the families and civilian population that would be victims if such action were undertaken.

PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN A CURE.

We are not prepared to accept war as the answer to making peace and establishing freedom and democracy!

THE LINE IS DRAWN.

We refuse to be complicate in any more war. We demand an end to war and our troops brought home.

The “Vigil for Iran” promotes peaceful action and is peaceful in its intent.

Please join us every Wednesday between 5-7pm either at Parliament square in London or in a solidarity action of your own organizing.

We need to establish now to be effective in rallying the masses. We have to influence and inspire people to promote confidence so that we are strong in our movement. We will not be deceived again

nor will we be divided by propaganda.

ALL PEACEFUL PEOPLE WELCOME! BRING BANNERS AND PLACARDS

Launch of “VIGIL FOR IRAN” Parliament Sq UK

“VIGIL FOR IRAN” 12th September 2012.

PEACE FOR IRAN, PEACE FOR ISRAEL, PEACE FOR THE WORLD

Reminder…….
Launch of # Vigil for Iran
Wednesday 12th September 2012
5-7pm
Parliament Square London SW1A OAA

Let this be the start of an international movement to prevent war with Iran.

Prevention is better than a cure,There has been no peace made in Afghanistan or Iraq, just endless killing and suffering.We have got to end this madness! Lets make a new start now! Join us at the Square or support in solidarity.
Peace Strike, “ON STRIKE FOR PEACE”

Photo: Petition to No 10 Downing Street.

Peace for Iran, peace for Israel, Peace for the World!

Launch of # VIGIL FOR IRAN 12th Sept 2012

Pre-emptive Peaceful Action to Prevent War

 

 Wednesday 12th September 2012

5-7pm

Parliament Square, London SW1A OAA

# VIGIL for IRAN

It’s up to us……the grass roots movement to initiate peaceful, yet powerful action to prevent war…..

“VIGIL for IRAN”

We need to build an international movement that is prepared to, when necessary, “GO ON STRIKE FOR PEACE”

“# VIGIL for IRAN”
Starting on Wednesday 12th September 2012

5-7pm in Parliament Square, London SW1A OAA

Calling activists and campaigners to organize internationally.
” # VIGIL for IRAN”

This is a pre-emptive peace campaign, designed to prevent a war against Iran. We refuse to collaborate with governments that ignore the wishes of the majority of peace loving people.

Peace can only be achieved through peace. We must be strong and determined in our efforts in order to be effective. We need to move the masses into proactive action. Opposition to war is simply not enough!
Please spread the word and spread the movement.
NOW is the time! Take to the streets and make your objection count.
Peace Strike “ON STRIKE FOR PEACE!”

On-going petition to No 10 Downing Street.