[imc-st.louis] [Fwd: Protect your male and female children from a possible draft !]

[Ben]

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Subject: 	Protect your male and female children from a possible draft !
Date: 	Fri, 7 Sep 2007 17:55:14 -0700 (PDT)
From: 	Code Pink <codepinkstlouis at yahoo.com>
To: 	codepinkstlouis at yahoo.com



Hey PINKS! 
 
Hope families can come Saturday, September 15th, 10 AM-12 for the 
Conscientious Objector Training; you'll learn how to keep your children 
safe from a possible war time draft.   Maybe you can even arrange a 
carpoole with other families.  Please let them know that childcare/art 
projects are available. 
  
Last Friday, Lieutenant General Douglas Lute- in charge of coordinating 
the US war effort in Iraq, said that it makes sense to consider a return 
of the draft to meet the US military's needs (commondreams.org); coupled 
with this has been chatter about a possible war with Iran.  
CODEPINK-Women for Peace is not only concerned about protecting our 
children from a possible draft, but also that women have a likely chance 
of being drafted as well; which is why we are providing free childcare 
while you learn about how to protect your child from the draft.
 
CODEPINK is a woman-initiated grassroots peace and social justice 
movement working to end the war in Iraq,stop new wars, and redirect our 
resources into healthcare, education, and other life-affirming 
activities.  CODEPINK rejects the Bush administration's fear-based 
politics that justify violence, and instead calls on policies based on 
compassion, kindness, and a commitment to international law.  With an 
emphasis on joy and humor, CODEPINK women and men seek to activate, 
amplify, and inspire a community of peacemakers through creative 
campaigns and a commitment to non-violence.
 
CODEPINK has teamed up with Chuc Smith president of St.Louis Veterans 
For Peace and member Alternatives to Military Service, and the Ethical 
Society to provide a training on how to establish a file that supports 
your child's claim of conscientious objection to war. The file you will 
be beginning in this workshop could be used during a possible war-time 
draft. Also Chuc will discuss choices related to Selective Service 
registering for your 18 year-old males and learn about possible future 
drafts utilizing females.
 
When:
    Saturday, September 15, 2007, 10:00AM - Noon
Where:
    the Ethical Society
    9001 Clayton Rd. St.Louis, MO
    63117
Questions?: 
   314-494-4090- CODEPINK Cathy
Description:
    CHILD CARE AVAILABLE
    Donations are Welcomed (due to rental costs, printing, and art 
supplies) BUT not required.
  
Thanks to CODEPINK Cathy, Chuc, Bud, and the Ethical Society for 
helping to make this upcoming event happen!  
 
Peace,
Laurie
 
CODEPINK St.Louis - local coordinator
 
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Wish List for those of you who'd like to help:
 
File folders
Pens
Print paper (white or pink)
Print card from a copy shop
Art supplies for the Kid's Peace Art Workshop:
Black or white Acrylic paint
Pink Duct Tape (Walgreens)
Sharpies
children's watercolors
art pad paper
pencils
or any games or supplies you think would be fun/useful
 
Call Cathy if you'd like to help-Thanks in advance!
   314-494-4090- CODEPINK Cathy 

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