Syracuse
Peace Council
2013
East Genesee St., Syracuse, NY 13210
spc(a)peacecouncil.net, (315)
472-5478
Youth
Against War
A new youth group working in Central New York to End the War
Youth March Against the War
The youth of Syracuse are tired of being lied to, tired of being taken
advantage of and tired of the apathy many people have adopted towards
the war in Iraq.
On August 20, we youth took to the streets in an effort to show the powers
that be our frustration.
In a march organized by our youth group (with a little support from the Peace Council), a few charismatic speakers emphasized the finer points of the injustices dealt with in Iraq at several stops along the way. The speakers covered a broad range of topics, such as US Imperialism, the lies of the military and the brutality occurring during the Iraq occupation. Our group of over 30 teenagers and supporters received words of encouragement, peace signs from bystanders, and multiple supportive honks from passing drivers as we marched through downtown Syracuse.
In these times of war, in the city of Syracuse at the very least, there is a sense of displeasure with the government -and a sense that the people are ready to do something about it.
The youth organizers plan to continue working together and seek others to join in their efforts. To learn more, call SPC or see www.peacecouncil.net/youth.
-Evan Braun