While it is still unknown who were the perpetrators of yesterday's violent
acts in the US, there is growing concern that retaliatory measures will
only lead to more suffering of innocent people.
A meeting of peace, green, union and religious activists in Melbourne this
evening have called a Vigil for Peace from 4.00 pm Sunday 16 September in
the City Square on the corner of Collins and Swanston Streets.
While many this evening had differing opinions and analysis of yesterday's
atrocities, we were all in agreement that 'two wrongs don't make a right'.
The purpose of the vigil is to call for a calm and balanced approach to
apprehending the perpetrators rather than the escalation of racial and
religious vilification and hatred.
Religious and community leaders from many faiths will lead the call to
stand together as one people in opposing all war and call for a peaceful
and real resolution to the plague of violence based on social justice and
equity.
Bring flowers and or a candle.
CITY SQUARE
Corner of Swanston and Collins Streets MELBOURNE
4.00 pm
Sunday 16 September 2001
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