Monday, October 3, 2011

[SDCPJ] OK - Now its time

It should be clear, crystal clear to everyone that there are serious, systemic problems in our nation. This isn't partisan politics; not Conservative vs. Liberal, not Democratic vs. Republican, or any labels work: WE ARE ALL suffering, except for perhaps some VERY few who are actually

Continuing wars sucking the life out of our economy, not to mention, continuing lives lost.
Continuing government deficits and "government poverty" while corporate greed runs rampant.
YEARS of declining investment in our physical and social infrastructure, to where not only bridges, but schooling and healthcare are about to collapse.
The middle class under seige, declining, homes underwater, either no work or wages so low that poverty rates, and real households in poverty, are increasing.

These and more, much more. YOU KNOW all this.

Some have the guts and voice to speak out. Some have been speaking out for quite some time. More are joining now: witness the Occupy Wall Street movement.

In San Diego, you can join. On Oct. 15, Saturday. AND ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS SHOW UP! Easy. See the below; choose any one of four segments, or any/all of them. BUT ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS SHOW UP!

Stop the Cuts!
End the Wars!
Tax the Rich!

Join with the
San Diego Coalition for Peace and Justice
and Education for All

Saturday, October 15, 11am
6th Avenue and Grape St (Balboa Park) San Diego CA

Bring your friends, neighbors, coworkers, and fellow students

Bring your signs and banners

Bring your enthusiasm - a better world is possible!

International Day of Action Against Austerity

10th Anniversary - US invasion of Afghanistan

11 am - 12 noon - Freeway blogging, 6th and Elm (bridge over I5)
12 noon - 1 pm Assemble 6th and Grape, Balboa Park
1 pm - 2 pm - March through downtown San Diego
2 pm - 3 pm - Rally at Horton Plaza

The San Diego Coalition for Peace and Justice is an affiliate of the United national Antiwar Coalition (UNAC - http://www.nationalpeaceconference.org/). UNAC has called for local demonstrations across the US, which will be held in over 20 cities, including San Diego. The UNAC call to action raised the following demands: