Posted on 10/13/2001 11:45:27 AM PDT by sarcasm
Thousands of anti-war protesters have marched through London in a demonstration against the military air strikes on Afghanistan.
The CND-led march from Marble Arch to Trafalgar Square reflected growing concern in some quarters over the US-led bombardment, organisers said.
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Campaigners also staged a march in Glasgow, while demonstrations against the strikes were taking place in a number of other countries including Germany and Australia.
At the London march, protesters carried placards bearing messages such as "Socialist Worker. Stop This Bloody War. Fight US/UK imperialism".
Others said: "CND says not in my name" and "CND says peace & justice for all".
The marchers chanted "No war" and "We want peace". They blew whistles and banged on drums. Though noisy the mood was peaceful.
'Indiscriminate' strikes
Nigel Chamberlain, of CND told the BBC that it was vital that people collectively voiced their opposition to the UK Government's support of military strikes.
 Protesters against the air strikes have held vigils at Downing Street
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"And it might well encourage further terrorist acts."
He said there was a substantial minority across the country opposed to this action.
Mr Chamberlain said it was vital to send out a strong message not just to the British government but also to the American government and governments worldwide.
He said the US-led strikes were protracted and indiscriminate, not proportionate, targeted or limited as promised.
"Civilians do die as a result of bombing raids.
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"Tempers are inflamed in the Muslim world against it.
"It is making it much more difficult to pursue the political, diplomatic and economic coalition that was being built.
"We absolutely agree that the perpetrators must be brought to justice."
The London rally was originally planned as part of the International Day of Protest to Stop the Militarisation of Space.
However organisers have turned their attention on the strikes against Afghanistan.
International court
Speakers at the rally included Darren Johnson, leader of the Green group on the Greater London Assembly.
He told the crowds: "There are thousands and thousands of us here today for peace and justice.
"The messages here are very simple - stop the bombing of Afghanistan, end the war now and stop the militarisation of space - scrap the National Missile Defence system."
He said those responsible for the US terror attacks should be brought to justice by legal means in an international court.
"War is not the answer, you can't fight fire with fire. It will only create more bin Ladens."
The Muslim Parliament of Great Britain supported the rally.
Its leader Dr Ghayasuddin Siddiqui called on community elders and leaders to "channel the disquiet felt by the youth over the war into a peaceful protest campaign".
CND chair Carol Naughton said the demonstration had been "incredible".
"We expected a lot of people but this just shows that there really is a big upsurge of people who are opposed to the conflict in Britain," she said.
The rally was told another major protest would be held on 18 November.
Appropriate last name.
Nuclear disarmament is another catch phrase of the Communists.
It sounds warm and fuzzy until you realize that we would either be dead or a lot poorer without nukes.
And what method do they suggest? Waiting for more of our citizens to be murdered? IDIOTS.
The commies are back in the guise of Druids. Same old inane garbage. The real "green" in their party is all the dope they smoke, which is how they get their "bright" ideas and theories.
Nigerian cops ordered to shoot rioters
October 13 2001 at 04:55PM
By Emeka Madu
Others like to beat.
Only problem may be keeping the "givers" and the "recievers" teams even.
On with the games!
What would we do without your insightful postings?
What surprises me about these peacenics is that they would be the first to complain about loss of liberty if Britain became a totalitarian state, a definite possibility if we had not stood up to the Nazis and the Communists.
I, too, am so disgusted with these people that they are not worth my saliva to spit upon them. Patrick Henry always comes to mind when I see them:
"Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace-- but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!"
These people, I assuming (I'll let our resident Brits reply) represent a small portion of what the actual population feels. If you notice, as in the U.S., the support groups are Commies, Eco-Fascists and the like.
Hint - they're not anti-WAR, they're anti-U.S., U.K., generally anti-Western civilization in toto. Our great good luck is that they are truly exposing themselves for what they are this time, and I'm betting the vast majority of Brits and Americans, who enjoy living in and are proud of, their countries will not side with them.
Plus, the added benefit is that it makes the Left side with the Taliban - a horrendously oppressive regime which tortures women and has rigidly repressed the Afghan people. Just think - average British or American government, or the Taliban - who would you rather side with?
Best of luck to you.
Thousands of Muslims in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, have defied a police ban and protested against the American-led attacks against Afghanistan.
Demonstrators came out onto the streets after Friday prayers carrying pictures of Osama Bin Laden, the main suspect behind last month's attacks on New York and Washington.
Banners criticising the United States, Britain and Israel were held aloft and there were chants such as "Down, Down, USA!" and "Allah Akhbar" (God is great)
"Bin Laden is our hero. We, Kenyan Muslims, will always support him," said one banner.
The protest along Kenyatta Avenue and other major roads was reported to be generally peaceful.
< SNIP > Muslims make up about 25% of the population of Kenya.
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