Sunday, April 28, 2013

Refusing to Kill: Refuseniks from Around the World Speak Out

The Monthly Peace & Justice
Film Series
When: Thursday, May 2, 2013, 6:45 pm to 9:00 pm
Where: Central Square Library • 45 Pearl St • Central Sq T • Cambridge
REFUSING TO KILL
Refusiniks from around the world speak out
Produced by Payday, a network of men working with the Global Women's strike
"I'd rather go to prison for desertion than kill a child by mistake",
Sgt Camilo Meja, US army. Sentenced to a year in prison for refusing to return to Iraq.
Refuseniks and their families, supporters and other anti-war protesters around the world, from the Second World War, wars in Africa, Vietnam, Palestine and the two Gulf wars tell their stories.
Only 2% of soldiers shoot to kill. So the military needs to brainwash the 98% who don't. Everywhere people are drafted into the military by law or poverty. Those who refuse to kill are punished, jailed, sometimes killed. In spite of that, there is a growing movement of refuseniks supported by their loved ones usually women.
Parking Nearby--Municipal Garage and street parking
Women's International League for Peace and Freedom
&
Cambridge Peace Commission
Refreshments will be served
For more information: 617 244-8054

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