Protest tonight at Euston
The Stop the War Coalition have asked me if I can ask any of you if you're available tonight to join the public rally in Euston - they'd love to get some of the Americans on board early in the process. Plus there's a fair chance you'll be able to introduce yourself to Ron Kovic, one of the nicest guys I've ever met.
If you have placards already made, all the better!
Details here:
Tuesday 18th November, 7.30pm
Friends Meeting House, Euston Road, opposite Euston BR (nearest tube Euston / Euston Sq).
Speakers: Ron Kovic (Vietnam veteran), Harold Pinter (playwright), George Galloway MP (ex-Labour Party), Tony Benn, John Rees (Stop the War Coalition), Kate Hudson (CND), MAB speaker and Caroline Lucas MEP (Green Party).
I can't say for sure whether I'll be able to make it or not tonight due to possible interviews, but I'll do my best.
Well, I went to the rally at the Friends Meeting House tonight. Many of the speakers made a point of stating that they were not Anti-American, that they liked or even "loved" the American people, and you could hear the crowd murmuring agreement. That was nice to hear. If you made it into the meeting house and weren't stuck outside, I was the mad American whooping from the middle balcony whenever they mentioned the fact that Americans would also be protesting Bush's visit. I brought the Proud/Shamed sign and held it up a couple of times, which got smiles, nods of encouragement, and friendly pats on the shoulder from those around me. The speakers were really brilliant, and I am so glad I didn't miss this! See you all Thursday!
Posted by: Sarah Forrester | November 18, 2003 at 11:19 PM
Gosh, what a brilliant response! You've really made me see another side of this issue. I'm glad we can all have an intelligent dialogue.
Posted by: Sarah Forrester | November 21, 2003 at 01:04 PM