FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRESS RELEASE - CORRECTED

March 8, 2003

Contact: Julie Callahan, (408) 374-2668, (408) 981-4134
Gertrude Welch, (408) 446-0292

“WE WON’T GO SHOPPING WHILE BOMBS ARE DROPPING!”

SAN JOSEANS TO DEMONSTRATE AGAINST IRAQ WAR AT VALLEY FAIR MALL

WHAT: Vigil against the proposed war on Iraq. Concerned residents will fill the sidewalks along Stevens Creek to express their support for peace and justice. Protestors plan to bring signs with messages to reach out to the many drivers and shoppers who will be present.

WHEN: Sunday, March 9th, 1 pm to 3 pm

WHERE: Valley Fair Mall at Stevens Creek & Winchester Blvd

WHO: Sponsored by United for Peace and Justice in San Jose, South Bay Mobilization to Stop the War (SMBSW) and others

WHY: Demonstrators’ messages include:
- War will not bring security in the U.S. or democracy to Iraq.
- War will bring more death, chaos, and misery to the Middle East and further depress the U.S. economy.
- The money spent on the war machine should be spent on our needs here at home.

On the Web: http://www.sanjosepeace.org
http://www.sanjoseinterfaithpeaceaction.org

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