Speakers at the Peace Rally
February 15, 2003,
in Petoskey
Speakers are listed in order of appearance.
The links are to sound and video of that speaker.
Jim Norgaard & Michele Burian introduce today's speakers,
"We're standing here with people around the world".
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Jo Anne Beemon tells of ways of addressing the fear
of these times.
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Jennifer Pennell tells about the January rally
in Washington DC
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Marshall Burns reads the "Not In Our Name"
Pledge of Resistance.
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Joe King "We do not achieve peace by exercising strength,
we gain strength by fostering peace".
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Stephen Brede spoke about "Cities for Peace", making efforts
to get local governments to pass anti-war resolutions.
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Ann Rogers, a Traverse City Commisioner, spoke about the
resolution recently passed there.
Record Eagle Cities For Peace
"Our administration (in Washington) is a scary bunch!"
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Bernie Ware, an organic farmer from Mesick, reads
"Small Steps to Peace".
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Sonny Baker, a Gulf War Veteran, spoke out about the horrors
of war. "...human bodies come apart in nasty,
despicable ways."
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Dale Richardson, Veterans for Peace, spoke of the
effects of the VietNam War on his life.
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Bob Vance, Bards for Peace, gives Beatitudes for Peace,
& "Let Us Go Forth Into Our Next Massacre".
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Robert Downes, Editor of the Northern Express,
"What is this war really about?"
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Teague Whelan sings "It Doesn't Make It Right"
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Michael Sullivan gave a talk for peace.
"Keep hope alive in yourself."
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Bob Vance "Three Chants & a Lament"
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Veronica Medicine, of the Odawa Bear Clan,
gives a Mourning Prayer.
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Rick Meisterheim gave a closing song before we
marched through Petoskey.
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If you spoke, and there is not a link to video,
it's because I have not received permission from you
to post your talk on the website. Contact me at
Websteward websteward@upnorthgreenparty.org to give your permission.
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Any of the above speakers may contact the Websteward to recieve a free video CD of their speech.
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