We invite you to a film screening and talk by Waihopai ANZAC Ploughshares activist and arrestee Adrian Leason.
Come along this Saturday to view this film documenting the US/NZ military relationship, followed by a talk from Adrian Leason on why he took direct action against the Waihopai spy base.
Tea and biscuits (vegan) provided.
Look forward to seeing you there! :)
About Adrian Leason
I am a small-time organic gardener on a two hectare farm and a part-time Primary School teacher. I am married and a father of six young children. I am a parishioner at St. Mary's Pukekaraka, Otaki and an active participant with the dis-organiastion known as 'The Catholic Worker'. In the past few years I have worked as a Senior Advisor with Child, Youth & Family in Wellington after my family and I spent three years in Asia, living in a slum helping with community development.
About the Wellington Anarchist Black Cross
The Wellington Anarchist Black Cross is a prisoner support group that works towards the abolishment of all prisons. We are opposed to the state and its coercive forces; we are against all hierarchy and domination; we oppose capitalism and exploitation. [
www.abcwellington.org.nz ]
About Peace Action Wellington
Peace Action Wellington is a group based in Wellington, New Zealand that works for peace and justice throughout the world, with a special focus on the New Zealand government's involvement in international affairs. We stand for peace with justice and self-determination. Peace cannot be achieved by the subjugation of peoples by foreign powers. We are opposed to the endless and counterproductive "War on Terror" - instead, the conditions that drive people to resort to terrorism must be addressed. [www.peacewellington.org ]
Comments
Re: 'If I had a sickle..' - Ploughshares talk and film screening
I think you should consider lowing those costs. Even working class paid workers dont get much.
Are you trying to make money or help others to learn?
Re: 'If I had a sickle..' - Ploughshares talk and film screening
Re: 'If I had a sickle..' - Ploughshares talk and film screening
Re: 'If I had a sickle..' - Ploughshares talk and film screening
Re: 'If I had a sickle..' - Ploughshares talk and film screening
However we need to a) cover our costs - this is not the cheapest venue by far, and b) we would like to contribute funds toward the Ploughshares group (to do with it whatever they feel is best), and unfortunately our experience with some koha events (with the costs that this event is to us) is that we would barely cover the venue hire.
I'm sorry if $5 is really unaffordable, but we cannot afford to put this on out of our own pockets, and the whole idea is of a fundraiser also. We're not trying to make a quick buck or fleece anybody. A good portion of us are beneficiaries and this was the price we thought would be affordable and fair to most.
Re: 'If I had a sickle..' - Ploughshares talk and film screening
Re: 'If I had a sickle..' - Ploughshares talk and film screening
Re: 'If I had a sickle..' - Ploughshares talk and film screening
Also, if you really can not afford the full admission, I can't speak for everyone, but my own view is that we wouldn't be turning you away.
Re: 'If I had a sickle..' - Ploughshares talk and film screening
Re: 'If I had a sickle..' - Ploughshares talk and film screening
www.indymedia.ie/article/88451
Is there a link to plowshares postal address and i'll pass thehat around europe or spread it so folks can contribute? As the Wobblies would say "They're on trial for us, we're on the loose for them!"
Ciaron O'Reilly
Pitstop Ploughshares '06
Jabiluka Ploughshares '98
ANZUS Plowshares '91
www.plowsharesactions.org
Re: 'If I had a sickle..' - Ploughshares talk and film screening
Re: 'If I had a sickle..' - Ploughshares talk and film screening
Robbie D
Re: 'If I had a sickle..' - Ploughshares talk and film screening
I went along to hear Adrian speak, but because they played the film first, I didn't get to hear him because I had to leave for a cafe shift at 8pm. I don't mind, since I'm happy to contribute to the fundraising, but it looked like the talk was being filmed, and I would be keen to know if it is posted online.
Re: 'If I had a sickle..' - Ploughshares talk and film screening
Re: 'If I had a sickle..' - Ploughshares talk and film screening
Re: 'If I had a sickle..' - Ploughshares talk and film screening
Re: 'If I had a sickle..' - Ploughshares talk and film screening