------------------------- Via Workers World News Service Reprinted from the Feb. 14, 2002 issue of Workers World newspaper -------------------------
DANES SAY NO TO BUSH'S WAR Special to Workers World Copenhagen, Denmark There's a growing movement here against both U.S. militarism and the Danish government's support for Washington's war efforts. Over 1,000 people marched on Jan. 26 to the Danish Parliament, kicking off a weekend of activities that demanded an end to war, anti-immigrant and racist policies, and world poverty. It was also the 100th day of the "Peace Guard"--daily vigils at Parliament. Close to 200 activists have been rotating their participation so that protesters are at Parliament every day from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Their continuous presence has encouraged the whole peace movement and has stimulated interest by Danish workers. The weekend's events concluded with an international conference attended by close to 300 people. It featured former U.S. Attorney General Ramsey Clark, a founding member of the International Action Center; Dr. Ustad Zia Ul Haq, a former Afghan government minister; Dr. Karam Khella, a professor and German peace activist; and Sharon Ceci, Baltimore IAC coordinator and trade unionist. In answer to one of many questions, Clark told the audience that whatever reprisals he has endured for his stand against the war have paled in contrast to the rewards of fighting for justice. Ceci pointed out that Washington's war abroad was being waged on the backs of the poor and workers at home, who are facing budget cuts and layoffs. "War is the answer that capitalism gives to the workers in response to layoffs and poverty," she said. Organizers of the Danish peace coalition felt that the presence of U.S. activists greatly encouraged the movement there. Danish CNN has shown only pro-war sentiment inside the U.S. The questions asked showed that participants at the conference were hungry for information on resistance to the war in the U.S. - END - (Copyright Workers World Service: Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this document, but changing it is not allowed. For more information contact Workers World, 55 W. 17 St., NY, NY 10011; via e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For subscription info send message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: http://www.workers.org) ------------------ This message is sent to you by Workers World News Service. To subscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Send administrative queries to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
