Feds put peace activists on trial in Binghamton NY 9/19 - will you help??

[bcoylepa]

The first and only federal
conspiracy trial
arising out of civil resistance
to the Iraq War begins
September 19 in Binghamton, NY.

Summary. Two days before the invasion of Iraq, four Catholic Workers from Ithaca (NY), in an act of non-violent civil resistance, entered a military recruiting center, read a statement, and carefully poured their own blood around the vestibule. The four, all parents, were tried in Tompkins County Court in April 2004 on charges of criminal mischief. Nine of twelve jurors voted to acquit.

However, almost a year later, the US government decided to retry the four, now on charges of conspiracy. If convicted, they face up to six years in prison and $250,000 in fines. The St. Patrick's Four trial begins September 19 in Binghamton, NY

week long citizen's tribunal includes Medea Benjamin, Ray McGovern, Voices from the Wilderness Kathy Kelly, Camilo E. Mejia, AfterDowning Street.org founder and more -

check out & help in any way you can

http://stpatricksfour.org/

[MadHound]

1. Thanks for the info, and I will help

This is just the start of the crackdown on dissidents and protesters, and if it continues we will all see our right to peaceful protest and civil disobiediance disappear completely.

[marmar]

4. I have a feeling though...

that extreme attempts to squash protest and civil disobedience ... will just result in more demonstrative protest and civil disobedience.

[bcoylepa]

5. where are all the DU activists?

help me out folks by keeping this posted if you can

it keeps getting lost among postings about Dr Phil!!!
thanks -barbara

[marmar]

6. Kicked!

:kick:

[MadHound]

7. Dr. Phil, OMG what is he doing now

:evilgrin:

[acmejack]

2. Australia deported! an American peace activist the other day!

http://www.wsws.org/articles/2005/sep2005/visa-s14.shtml

[leveymg]

3. But, they won't indict anyone in the Bush Admin for conspiracy?

Or negligent homicide?
Or perjury?
Or lying to Congress?

[In Truth We Trust]

8. Kick