Fwd: [icat-organizing] Demonstration against Torture: Cheney in town
Bob Palmer
From: Erin Cox <er...@8thdaycenter.org>Date: September 7, 2011 4:47:00 PM CDTDate: September 7, 2011 4:46:57 PM CDTTo: icat-or...@googlegroups.com, John Bambrick <john_b...@hotmail.com>, Jerica Arents <jerica...@gmail.com>Subject: [icat-organizing] Demonstration against Torture: Cheney in townReply-To: icat-or...@googlegroups.comOn Monday September 19th, former Vice President Dick Cheney will be visiting Chicago to promote his new book. The event will be taking place at the Union Leaque Club, 65 W. Jackson Blvd (see information below)
We will hold signs and banners that connect Cheney with the issue of U.S sponsored torture. We are hoping to hold signs that say "Torture and Cheney are wrong" and "Torture is Always Wrong."Cheney is a long-time advocate for the use of torture or "enhanced interrogation techniques" and condoned the use of torture to hundreds of men who were never convicted of any crime. "Former Vice President Dick Cheney says he has 'no regrets' about the harsh interrogation policies the Bush administration pursued in the wake of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks. ... Asked in an NBC interview if he still embraces waterboarding, Cheney says, 'I would strongly support using it again if circumstances arose where we had a high-value detainee and that was the only way we could get him to talk.'" AP – Thu, Aug 25, 2011For those who are able to join us, please meet at 8th Day Center for Justice 205 W. Monroe 5th Floor at 10:30am Monday September 19th. At 10:45am, we will process to the Union Leaque Club at 65 W. Washington. We do not forsee this to be an arrestable action, rather, we will peacefully hold witness outside of the Union League from 11:00am - 12:30pmPlease RSVP to this vigil to Er...@8thdaycenter.org In the Subject write: Torture VigilTAKE ONLINE ACTION!!! Write your Members of Congress and tell them not to be misled by former Vice President Cheney – torture is always wrong!For more information about Cheney visiting in Chicago on September 19th at the Union League Club see.
http://www.ulcc.org/default.aspx?p=.NETEventView&ID=2662318&qfilter=&type=0&ssid=231855&chgs=Cheney
Monday, September19, 2011 11:30 AMAuthors: Dick Cheney and Liz CheneyOnly Wait List Room is Available for this Event
Few Americans alive today can match the breadth of former Vice President Dick Cheney’sservice as a statesman, policymaker, and politician. The former vice presidenthas collaborated with his daughter Liz Cheney, attorney and former StateDepartment senior official, to offer his reflections on world affairs, Americanpolitics and campaigns, conservative ideology, and the critical events of ourera.
The event will begin with registration at 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch and theprogram at noon. Members and guests will be privy to an intimate openconversation between Liz Cheney and her father as he reflects on his career inpublic service and offers his perspective on current world affairs. Theper-person price includes lunch and a pre-signed copy of the book. TheClub is honored to have former Vice President Cheney and Liz Cheney speak atthe Club. Due to time constraints, books will not beautographed during the event. The Member Events Office willbe accepting orders for additional pre-signed copies of the book. Advance book orders need to be submitted by Thursday, September 1. Therewill also be an opportunity to purchase pre-signed books on the day of theevent. Based on anticipated demand for this event, reservations will beaccepted beginning on Wednesday, August 3 at 9:00 a.m. There will be alimit of four reservations per member. Cancellations cannot be acceptedafter Monday, September 12 at noon.
Thisis the type of event members of the Union League Club of Chicago have the opportunity to enjoy. If youare interested in membership at the Union League Club, email membe...@ulcc.org orcall 312.435.4825.
--Erin CoxSAVE THE DATE - 8TH DAY TO HOST ANNUAL EVENT "Justice is What Love Looks Like In Public" SEPTEMBER 17TH 2011 2-5 P.M. IN CHICAGO WITH GUEST SPEAKER ROY BOURGEOIS, FOUNDER OF SOAW. TO RESERVE YOUR TICKET, PLEASE VISIT WWW.8THDAYCENTER.ORG.
"Justice is What LOVE looks like in public" - Cornel West
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