Tacoma SDSWinter Soldier Viewing in Tacoma
All are welcome to view the first night of Winter Soldier at the 808 house in Tacoma.
Friday, March 14
7pm to 9pm
808 North Union
Tacoma, WA 98409
Free!
What is Winter Soldier?
In 1971, a courageous group of veterans exposed the criminal nature of the Vietnam War in an event called Winter Soldier. Once again, we will demand that the voices of veterans are heard.
Once again, we are fighting for the soul of our country. We will demonstrate our patriotism by speaking out with honor and integrity instead of blindly following failed policy. Winter Soldier is a difficult but essential service to our country.
Winter Soldier: Iraq and Afghanistan will feature testimony from U.S. veterans who served in those occupations, giving an accurate account of what is really happening day in and day out, on the ground.
The four-day event will bring together veterans from across the country to testify about their experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan - and present video and photographic evidence. In addition, there will be panels of scholars, veterans, journalists, and other specialists to give context to the testimony. These panels will cover everything from the history of the GI resistance movement to the fight for veterans' health benefits and support.
find out more at ivaw.org
Comments
Whether or not it was by
Whether or not it was by design, their presence went a long way to "shutting down" Tacoma that day. Their intentions are not relevant in this case, only the consequences of their actions.