January / 2011
Agenda for January 11th
1. Introductions with discussion question* (30 mins)
*Reactions to the Repeal of Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell
2. Discussion of SAME's "political identity"* (30 mins)
*Perception vs reality that SAME is the "left wing of the movement"; pros & cons of "Big Tent" vs "Left Umbrella"
3. Discussion of next action/activities for SAME (30 mins)
Proposed so far:
a. Organizing with GSAs
b. Planning to "Take Back the Night" against Hate Crimes
c. Tabling at the LGBT Center's annual Volunteer Fair
d. Possible Equality 9 defense campaign action / activity
4. "Equality 9" update (legal update & discussion of public support for the Equality 9). (5 mins)
5. Steering Committee Nominations* (5 mins)
Please remember to come prepared to make your nominations for the 2011 steering committee.
Elections to steering committee will be held at the next SAME meeting, on the 4th Tuesday of this month.
6. Voting on requests for endorsements (10 mins)
1. Racist Arizona Sherrif Joe Arpaio coming to San Diego (endorse & join protest)
2. Wikileaks / Bradley Manning Town Hall meeting planned for February (endorse & attend) Facebook Event found here: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=115388955198895
7. Open Announcements (10 mins)
FREE BRADLEY MANNING!
In late May 2010, Private First Class Bradley Manning, an intelligence analyst with the US Army in Baghdad, was arrested, suspected of providing the "Collateral Murder" video to WikiLeaks.
On June 6, 2010, he was charged with violating the Uniform Code of Military Justice, including eight criminal offenses and four noncriminal violations of Army regulations. The full charge sheet is available at www.bradleymanning.org/3163/charge-sheet-html.
His arrest was precipitated by an alleged online chat confession to well-known hacker and journalist Adrian Lamo.
Manning is currently imprisoned in the brig at US Marine Corps Base Quantico in Quantico, Virginia, awaiting trial. If convicted, Manning faces up to 52 years in prison, dishonorable discharge, forfeiture of all pay and benefits and unspecified fines. Since his arrest, Bradley Manning has issued no formal public statements. Daniel Ellsberg, the famed whistle blower behind the Pentagon Papers, has heralded Pfc. Bradley Manning as a hero.
The "Collateral Murder" Video
American Soldiers Gunning Down Unarmed Civilians, Journalists and ChildrenOn April 4, 2010, whistle-blowing website WikiLeaks published a classified video of a United States Apache helicopter firing on civilians in New Baghdad in 2007. The video, available at www.collateralmurder.com, shows Americans shooting and killing 11 individuals who do not return fire. Two of those killed were Reuters' employees, including 22 year old Reuters' photojournalist Namir Noor-Eldeen and his driver, 40 year old Saeed Chmagh.
The video includes an audio recording of the internal commentary by the American soldiers before, during and after the shooting. The soldiers repeatedly request and are granted permission to open fire, encourage one another and joke about the dead and dying civilians. (Full transcript available here)
A total of 11 adults were killed. Two children, passengers in a van that arrived on the scene after the first bout of gunfire had ceased, were seriously injured when the Apache helicopter opened fire on their van.
In 2007, Reuters called for an investigation into the attack. In response, a spokesman for the multinational forces in Baghdad stated: "There is no question that coalition forces were clearly engaged in combat operations against a hostile force."
Read the Army's report on the death's of two Reuter's employees and the wounding of the two children.
There was no investigation of the nine other deaths.
No charges have been filed against the American soldiers in the Apache helicopter who shot and killed the civilians in the video.
How about joining a music collective where we will all get together to jam and create music for the specific purpose of playing at political rallies, protests, and demonstrations?If this sounds like something you'd like to be part of, please join us the 2nd and 4th THURSDAYS of the month. This will be an ongoing creative jam so if you miss one week or session, please feel free to come to others.What to bring: You, your creativity, musical instruments (even if YOU don't play it, someone may). If you have ideas for cover songs or have written your own politically-motivated songs, please bring several copies of the music and/or lyrics for others. If you feel so inclined, you can also bring light food (chips, salsa) and please do bring something to drink for yourself.When: Arrive between 6:30 and 6:45 to be ready to jam at 7pm. Every 2nd and 4th Thursday beginning July 8th.Contact Joshua Napier at joshuanapier2009@gmail.com or Drew (Drooodls) Searing at drewsearing@gmail.com for more information!
In This Issue Agenda for January 11th Steering Committee Elections Free Bradley Manning! ThatsSoGayLIVE SAME Jam Sessions! Links about the Sit-In! SAME in the News! Links!
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SAME in the NEWS!
Links!
- Please join our membership meetings the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the
Month at 6:30pm at a Residential Building on the SE Corner of 4th & Walnut (street parking after 6pm is FREE.) Signs at the gate will guide you to the meeting space which is UPSTAIRS on the 2nd floor.
- SAME meetings are open to the public.
- If you need directions contact Cecile - 858.335.6615.
Join us at our next Membership Meeting! In Numbers there is Strength,
in Unity there is Hope, and Together we WILL realize our goal of
EQUALITY!Joshua NapierMembership Coordinator
San Diego Alliance of Marriage Equality
Monday, January 10, 2011
SAME Join us tomorrow, January 11th!
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