MEETING NOTES FOR PEOPLE FOR PEACE, JUSTICE, AND HEALING
September 22, 2007
People for Peace, Justice and Healing met September 22, 2007, at Associated Ministries at 10 a.m. Present for check-in were Susan, Jan, Rob, Mark, Nancy, Karen, Vivi.
Discussion: We discussed the debate, sponsored by UFPPC and PJH, staged the night before at King's Books re: should we withdraw immediately or "slowly" from Iraq. Books recommended by our guests for further study: Packer's The Assassin's Gate and Rick's Fiasco. Mark particularly recommends Fiasco. All agreed that despite the fact the "debate" was more a discussion/presentation, the evening was a success — stimulating and worthwhile. More events coming....
AGENDA:
1. Sallie (all)
Discussion of our concern for Sallie's health and what we know
about her condition — which is little. Karen said she and TP were going
to try to see Sallie this weekend and all expressed their desire that
their good wishes and concern be sent her way.
2. Sister City — Aboud (Nancy)
Nancy is presenting an appeal to the Sister City Committee to make
Aboud, Palestine, a sister city. Located in Gaza the city is suffering
from severe restrictions of water and electricity resources as well as
other injustices and abuses. Nancy says they are in great need of
people to people diplomacy — an opening of channels. The Sister City
Committee makes recommendations to the City Council. It was recommended
that in speaking of Aboud, which is a small city. Nancy likens its
situation to the small town in Mexico that the city of Gig Harbor is
currently helping with emergency vehicles, etc.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Vivi announced that FOR has become a co-sponsor of PACT.
Karen