Dear Fellow Peace Activists,
I second Don White in his appeal to send donations to Peter Dudar &
Sally Marr so they can continue their very important work of showing
their ARLINGTON WEST film in schools to literally thousands of students.
They have been giving these same students DVD copies of Arlington West
by the thousands, so they can take them home to show to their friends
and families.
What Peter and Sally have been doing is making such a big difference to
so many of these students, many of whom might well have decided to
enlist in the military. But after watching Arlington West, the vast
majority of them change their minds and decide not to enlist.
Peter and Sally have no other income and yet they have been spending so
much of their time in the schools making these presentations to the
students, which includes their bringing in special speakers like
Fernando Suarez, Jane Bright & Vickie Castro (all who's sons died in
Iraq) and members of Iraq Veterans Against The War and others listed
below.
For those of you who don't know, Peter & Sally used to make their living
as successful artists. But in recent years they have not been able to do
much art as they have concentrated on the work of educating students to
understand what we in the Peace Movement already know - which is that
this war is wrong and many people are dying and suffering needlessly on
both sides.
Please read what Don White has written and then you can read what Peter
& Sally have to say about all of this below. Their address is listed a
couple of times on this email. If you can spare a donation of any amount
and you want to help students to decide not to enter into the military,
it would be a good idea to support Peter and Sally.
I have gone into the schools with them and I can tell you they are
doing miraculous work. When I am able to, I have donated copies of
ADDICTED To WAR so Peter & Sally can give them to the students, along
with their DVD's.
Sally Marr & Peter Dudar
1302 No. Sweetzer Avenue #203
Los Angeles, CA 90069
In Peace,
Frank Dorrel
310-838-8131
HYPERLINK "http://www.addictedtowar.com"www.addictedtowar.com
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An Important Appeal from Don White: HYPERLINK
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~~~ My Friends,
This is a "first" for me. Never before have I made an appeal for
support on-line for a project in our movement.
But this is a very special project and I am asking you to help.
Sally Marr and Peter Dudar are two exceptional people..and they are
doing exceptional work. With their film, ARLINTON WEST, they are
reaching thousands of high school students and turning them away from
military service and empowering them to say NO to military recruiters.
The film reduces many high schoolers to tears and the youth emotionally
thank Sally and Peter for opening their eyes . Sally and Peter give the
films away free, to thousands of students.... and they are trying to
provide financial support for the military families who join them in the
classrooms, most of whom have just returned from Iraq. Their resources
have pretty much been depleted.
They have visited high school classrooms all over the U.S . Please read
this article...and then, however small, please send a contribution to
Sally and Peter and support their work:
Sally Marr & Peter Dudar
1302 No. Sweetzer Avenue #203
Los Angeles, CA 90069
Donations of $200 or more can be made payable to IDA (International
Documentary Association) for a tax deduction...
Other checks made payable to Sally Marr
I have never seen such effective pro-peace work and it focuses on the
kids threatened by this war.
Please give generously ~~~~ and thanks so much,
Don White
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This is from Peter & Sally themselves:
ARLINGTON WEST FILM PROJECT AND SPEAKERS PROGRAM
Thank you for your support of a project that has been saving thousands
of lives! This year alone, the ARLINGTON WEST FILM and SPEAKERS PROGRAM
has gone into over 17 High Schools and Community Colleges and presented
to more than 8,500 students. Grieving parents, wives, and children have
joined us from Gold Star Families, Military Families Speak Out, Iraq
Veterans the Against War, and Veterans for Peace to share stories of the
war with at-risk youth considering joining the military. There are many
more schools lined up for the next 2 months in Greater Los Angeles,
Santa Barbara and Orange County! With more pro-military principals
being installed and a Navy Admiral now at the head of the L.A. Unified
School District, it becomes a challenge to get into these inner city
schools.
Some principals stipulate debates with recruiters
which allows
students to ask pertinent questions in public, and the results have been
extraordinary. At the end of each presentation, any students who were
considering joining up or have family or friends who are thinking of it,
are invited to take a free film. Thousands of films have been given
away. This INFORMED ENLISTMENT work is done without monetary
compensation. Cutbacks in schools have eliminated honorariums.
However, many of the Parents and Veterans who join us really need
financial assistance, for time off their jobs, school, and travel
expenses. We personally give them $100 per visit to help with their
amazing contribution of time, experience, and wisdom.
After our school presentation, the students fill in a survey
expressing their feelings and this is how we find thousands who have
reconsidered joining the military and will choose college, a career, or
peace activities instead! The response to these presentations is
phenomenal. Lives are being saved in this country as well as the
unknown thousands who would perish in Iraq and Afghanistan due to the
occupation.
HOW CAN YOU HELP? Your generous donation will provide the needed
financial assistance to offer the soldiers and parents money for their
time and expenses coming into the schools
and for films and materials
given away. The Veterans for Peace have generously assisted in printing
many ARLINGTON WEST DVDs and the films are going out faster than
expected! Next week, we will visit three schools
4000 students!
Your contribution of $100 pays for a soldier or parent speaking at
one school event. $500 pays for 5 speakers. $1000 pays for 500
ARLINGTON WEST DVDs. This program is having an ENORMOUS effect, beyond
what we could ever have imagined! Our students are the most valuable
asset of our country, and they DESPERATELY need your support. If you
choose, donations over $200 can be written to International Documentary
Association for a tax-deductible contribution. THANK YOU FOR YOUR
GENEROUS SUPPORT.
Speakers include: JANE BRIGHT, FERNANDO SUAREZ, DEDE MILLER, VICKIE
CASTRO, LAURA HANSON, PAT ALVISO, ARTURO CAMBRON, MARICELA GUZMAN, LUIS
CONTRERAS, ROBERT ACOSTA, JEFF PATTERSON, HELGA & AGUSTIN AGUAYO, KYLE
SNYDER, NADIA MCCAFFREY, CALLIE WIGHT, TIM GOODRICH, MARCUS ERICSON,
PABLO PAREDES, ED ELLIS, CHUCK NIXON, ARLENE INOUYE, SUE NEDERER
Please contact:
Sally Marr and Peter Dudar
1302 No. Sweetzer Ave. Flat 203
Los Angeles, CA 90069
(323) 650-8166
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