Rep Meehan in Bedford, 6/5

I have posted information about Rep. Meehan's Iraq exit strategy bill in the past, so I won't go over that again. This is posted for anyone who will be in the area to hear Rep. Meehan speak about it.

Received by email:

Greetings Department of Peace campaigners!

Congressman Marty Meehan (Democrat, MA 5th District) will speak at
First Parish in Bedford, MA (On the Common) on Sunday, June 5th at 12:30 p.m. He'll speak for 10-15 minutes, then Q&A. Meehan comes to us at the encouragement of Bedford's Brian Hart who, since the death of his son John in Iraq, has made truth-telling his lifework. Meehan and Hart have made common cause in exposing unwelcome truths about the war and dissenting from both pro and anti-war orthodoxies. After recently visiting Iraq, Meehan has prepared a draft White Paper that outlines an exit strategy, including a withdrawal of most American troops within 12-18 months.

The White Paper http://www.propeace.net/files/pdf/MeehanIraqWhitePaperDRAFT.pdf

I'll be there with camera, etc.

Who's game?

Where do you want to meet? PM me and we can work out details :)

I'm going to both, see you there.

http://www2.townonline.com/bedford/localRegional/view.bg?articleid=257327

Meehan to present exit strategy at First Parish
Thursday, June 2, 2005

The public is invited to hear Rep. Marty Meehan (D-Mass.) speak at the First Parish in Bedford, on the Town Common, Sunday afternoon, June 5 at 12:30 p.m. Meehan comes to First Parish at the encouragement of Brian Hart whose son John was killed in action in Iraq. Meehan and Hart have made common cause in exposing unwelcome truths about the war and dissenting from both pro and anti-war orthodoxies.

"What does it mean to support our troops?" asks Hart. "It means giving them armor and protection but it also means having a plan that will get them out. As of now, we have no plan. Occupiers stay; liberators leave. Our troops can't speak freely for themselves. Democracy requires a national discourse. We owe it to John and all who have died to have this conversation. There is a silence that fear brings and we must have the courage to speak out." Hart is hopeful that, in the months to come, other speakers will follow Meehan to address the war from a variety of perspectives.

After recently visiting Iraq, Meehan has prepared a draft White Paper that outlines an exit strategy, including a withdrawal of most American troops within 12-18 months. Anyone wishing a copy of Meehan's White Paper may receive one by writing to office@uubedford.org.

www.necn.com, scroll through list of titles for "Local man calls for truce, end to Iraq war."