Anti-war activists are calling for protests against Colin Powell during his visit to Southern California next week. Powell will be in town for a three day speaking engagement for the corporate sponsored Distinguished Speakers Series of lectures. See
www.speakersla.com/
for a sponsors list. At issue are his false statements to the UN about Iraq’s pre-war weapon’s program as the justification for the invasion of Iraq.
Protest details: MON 10/17: Protest Colin Powell Visit to Pasadena by Pasadena Activist
Critical Mass Santa Monica began less than a year ago with hand full of riders and has grown to over a hundred riders in a short time.
CMSM is scheduled on the first Friday of every month to avoid conflict with other rides around the city. This Friday’s ride followed an improvised route through Santa Monica and Venice. The take over of the large roundabout in Venice was a highlight of the ride. The ride traditionally lasts about 90 minutes and ends at Cha Cha Chicken on Ocean at Pico for food and drinks.
This was a well coordinated ride and it was lot’s of fun. There were no falls and no police interference. All are welcome. See you at the next one: November 4th.
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Video: Critical Mass, Santa Monica, 10-7-05
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