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How much of Earth's atmosphere must we contaminate? How much of our lands and waters must we pollute? How much of our resources must we plunder, deplete? How many species must we ravage, despoil, extinguish? How many people must we degrade, deprive, destroy with toxic wastes and wars, before we learn to respect one another, to live in harmony on this planet, our Home? "All living beings are brothers and sisters, nourished from the same source of life.." -- Thich Nhat Hanh

: Name: Annamarie; Location: Brampton, Ontario, Canada

I was born in Eastern Europe during the height of the Stalinist regime's reign of terror. Thus, I know what it is like to live under a repressive, dictatorial regime. The fear and terror -- as dissident friends and family members were tortured, imprisoned and some were executed -- is indelibly etched in my memory. That is the reason I have always been an ardent advocate of freedom, social justice, civil liberties, human rights and a voice of peace. The way I see it, war is morally wrong, regardless of who wages it, for whatever reason. No piece of land or commodity is worth the sacrifice of one human life. We are all members of the same race - the "human race" - and must learn to coexist peacefully. Our planet cannot sustain us much longer if we do not stop our wars, nukes, polluting, deforestation, and the wasteful, gluttonous consumption and depletion of our natural resources.

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Monday, May 08, 2006

INSIDE the Venezuelan Revolution - Event May 26 in Hamilton, Ontario

Inside

The

Venezuelan

Revolution

Film: “Venezuela Bolivariana”

In English and Spanish

The most detailed film on Venezuela's "Bolivarian Revolution" available. A video history of how popular mobilization and discontent led to the election of President Hugo Chavez in 1998. Protests and uprisings turned into a new Republic for the Venezuelan people. See inside the political process and the battle between rich and poor in our hemisphere's most important producer of oil. This inspiring film demonstrates that people can take power democratically and participate in a government that works for their interests.

Participants from the World Social Forum and Hands off Venezuela will be present to discuss the film and answer questions

FREE Admission - Donations Accepted
Skydragon Centre, 27 King William
Friday, May 26, 2006
7:30pm

Sponsored by the November 16 Coalition, Hands off Venezuela, and Skydragon Centre

http://www.november16coalition.ca/, http://www.handsoffvenezuela.org/, http://www.skydragon.org/