{"article":{"id":103345,"heading":"Part One: Peace Vigil in LA","author":"Marcus","created":"2004-02-21 03:11:45","modified":"2005-08-15 02:50:33","last_modified":"Mon, 15 Aug 2005 09:50:33","article":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p>This is probably the most active peace activist group in LA.  They have a wonderful email alert with a lot of information, potlucks, fundraisers, and documentary video shows.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","contact":"","link":"","address":"","phone":"","parent_id":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","summary":"One month before the peace march on March 20th, activists throuhgout Los Angeles refuse to give up hopes for peace in Iraq.","numcomment":15,"fileurl":"\/uploads\/2004\/02\/san_fernando_valley_jan_9_6to730pm.jpg","filesize":"55.2 kibibytes","article_url":"\/news\/2004\/02\/103345.php","image":{"original":"\/uploads\/2004\/02\/san_fernando_valley_jan_9_6to730pm.jpg","small":"\/uploads\/2004\/02\/san_fernando_valley_jan_9_6to730pm.jpgthumb.jpg"}},"attachments":[{"id":103346,"heading":"Mar Vista Neighbors for Peace and Justice (MVNP&J)","article":"This is another very active group. They have potlucks every months, a monthly newsletter about current issues which they distribute to the community, and a website: http:\/\/www.marvista4peace.8k.com     Lately they have been involved in supporting the grocery striking workers.\r\n\r\nOn Saturday, March 20th at 6 PM,  MVNP&J will invite anyone to join them for their first anniversary of existence.  We will renew our vows against the war.  ","author":"Marcus","parent_id":103345,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","created":"2004-02-21 03:11:45","modified":"2005-08-15 02:50:33","fileurl":"\/usr\/local\/www-domains\/la.indymedia.org\/public\/uploads\/2004\/02\/mvnpj_011604.jpg","image":{"original":"\/usr\/local\/www-domains\/la.indymedia.org\/public\/uploads\/2004\/02\/mvnpj_011604.jpg"}},{"id":103347,"heading":"Downtown LA Vigil","article":"MargareT Prescott from KPFK was there on that day with her bullhorn. About thirty people showed up. ","author":"Marcus","parent_id":103345,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","created":"2004-02-21 03:11:45","modified":"2005-08-15 02:50:34","fileurl":"\/usr\/local\/www-domains\/la.indymedia.org\/public\/uploads\/2004\/02\/bechtel_downtown_la_5_pm_tuesday_dec._9.jpg","image":{"original":"\/usr\/local\/www-domains\/la.indymedia.org\/public\/uploads\/2004\/02\/bechtel_downtown_la_5_pm_tuesday_dec._9.jpg"}},{"id":103348,"heading":"West LA Vigil at the Federal Building in Westwood","article":"West LA Vigil at the Federal Building in Westwood","author":"Marcus","parent_id":103345,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","created":"2004-02-21 03:11:45","modified":"2005-08-15 02:50:34","fileurl":"\/usr\/local\/www-domains\/la.indymedia.org\/public\/uploads\/2004\/02\/west_la_jan._8__5-7pm.jpg","image":{"original":"\/usr\/local\/www-domains\/la.indymedia.org\/public\/uploads\/2004\/02\/west_la_jan._8__5-7pm.jpg"}},{"id":103349,"heading":"Highland Vigil","article":"Highland Vigil had very good signs","author":"Marcus","parent_id":103345,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","created":"2004-02-21 03:11:45","modified":"2005-08-15 02:50:34","fileurl":"\/usr\/local\/www-domains\/la.indymedia.org\/public\/uploads\/2004\/02\/highland_park_jan_11th_7_30_pm.jpg","image":{"original":"\/usr\/local\/www-domains\/la.indymedia.org\/public\/uploads\/2004\/02\/highland_park_jan_11th_7_30_pm.jpg"}},{"id":103350,"heading":"Eagle Rock Vigil","article":"Eagle Rock Vigil","author":"Marcus","parent_id":103345,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","created":"2004-02-21 03:11:45","modified":"2005-08-15 02:50:34","fileurl":"\/usr\/local\/www-domains\/la.indymedia.org\/public\/uploads\/2004\/02\/eagle_rock_jan_10.jpg","image":{"original":"\/usr\/local\/www-domains\/la.indymedia.org\/public\/uploads\/2004\/02\/eagle_rock_jan_10.jpg"}}],"comments":[{"id":103351,"heading":"ALL PICTURES TAKEN IN JANUARY 2004","article":"All Pictures were taken in January 2004, except for the picture of the Downtown LA Vigil picture taken on December 9th,2003, and the picture of the CODE PINK Vigil taken by A on January 31st 2003.","author":"Marcus","parent_id":103345,"mime_type":"text\/plain","created":"2004-02-21 03:23:43","modified":"2004-02-21 03:23:43","fileurl":""},{"id":103356,"heading":"Thanks Marcus","article":"This is a great photo essay of the some of vigils in LA that are still active and out there every week.  By the latest count there are still over 40 active vigils throughout the Southern California area.\r\n\r\nThanks for posting this. ","author":"A","parent_id":103345,"mime_type":"text\/plain","created":"2004-02-21 04:52:37","modified":"2004-02-21 04:52:37","fileurl":""},{"id":103402,"heading":"Eastside Represents!","article":"These were taken in Alhambra in January, not too long before West Covina had their 1-year anniversary.  Alhambra, Whittier, and West Covina have been networking and supporting each other, thanks in large part to a contingent of hard core vigilers.\r\n\r\nSundays: Whittier, Wednesdays: West Covina, Fridays: Alhambra.  \r\n\r\nCome on down to support.  Whittier needs major help.  West Covina is solid, and good for young people.  Fridays in Alhambra are solid, and get a little older crowd.  We often get drinks or food afterward, and it's a good time.  Also, sometimes, on Fridays, we hit the Fandango at the Eastside Cafe, who used to organize the El Sereno vigils.\r\n\r\nAlso on Friday nights, they have films over at Flor Y Canto that the Eagle Rock\/HP vigilers put on.\r\n\r\nWhere are my Azns at?  We need more yellow at these vigils.  Off your asses, brothers and sisters.  This is the SGV!","author":"John Kawakami","parent_id":103345,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","created":"2004-02-21 11:33:56","modified":"2005-08-15 02:50:34","fileurl":"\/usr\/local\/www-domains\/la.indymedia.org\/public\/uploads\/2004\/02\/alhambra.jpg","image":{"original":"\/usr\/local\/www-domains\/la.indymedia.org\/public\/uploads\/2004\/02\/alhambra.jpg"}},{"id":103560,"heading":"Eastside and Westside Unite","article":"The east side, westside, SGV, SFV and all the Southern California vigils should all unite someday downtown for one massive vigil\/protest.\r\n\r\nWe have the numbers if we all come together.","author":"A","parent_id":103345,"mime_type":"text\/plain","created":"2004-02-22 23:28:03","modified":"2004-02-22 23:28:03","fileurl":""},{"id":103562,"heading":"These people have embarrassed themselves","article":"These folks are misguided but well intended. They should take down their signs and pack it in. \r\n\r\nAdmit that they were wrong and fighting for the wrong cause.","author":"Impartial Observer","parent_id":103345,"mime_type":"text\/plain","created":"2004-02-22 23:36:50","modified":"2004-02-22 23:36:50","fileurl":""},{"id":103596,"heading":"March 20th","article":"We're all going to the big one on March 20th.\r\n\r\nAlso, there's been some talk about a pre-election meeting of grassroots organizers, protestors, whomever.  The idea is to have a convergence center to do something a month before the elections -- a hub (or hubs) of politicial activity and organizing around the elections, but not necessarily *about* the election.  Repoliticize the spectacle.\r\n\r\nContact Marc about this sparckle1@c-level.cc.\r\n\r\n(PS - The only people who are embarrased and admitting they were doing the wrong thing were all the pro-war people saying &quot;we gotta do this.&quot;  Turns out we didn't have to do it.)","author":"johnk","parent_id":103345,"mime_type":"text\/plain","created":"2004-02-23 06:20:08","modified":"2004-02-23 06:20:08","fileurl":""},{"id":103599,"heading":"fresca","article":"&quot;Turns out we didn't have to do it.)&quot;\r\n\r\nWhat are you talking about?\r\n\r\nWe haven't done anything so right for years.\r\n\r\nHopefully we'll continue.\r\n","author":"fresca","parent_id":103345,"mime_type":"text\/plain","created":"2004-02-23 08:00:05","modified":"2004-03-09 22:02:00","fileurl":""},{"id":103605,"heading":"there's that 'we' again","article":"so you're going to enlist huh?  Please do.","author":".","parent_id":103345,"mime_type":"text\/plain","created":"2004-02-23 15:09:47","modified":"2004-02-23 15:09:47","fileurl":""},{"id":103607,"heading":"fresca","article":"So you don't feel any affinity for any actions our military takes on our behalf huh?\r\n\r\n&quot;We&quot; as a country are fighting a war. The military didn't decide to go and fight purely on theirn own and for their own interests.\r\n\r\nAlthough, I'm sure you probably feel unconnected with virtually everything &quot;we&quot; do as a country.\r\n\r\nPerhaps you should try and find a new home.","author":"fresca","parent_id":103345,"mime_type":"text\/plain","created":"2004-02-23 17:24:16","modified":"2004-03-09 22:02:00","fileurl":""},{"id":103608,"heading":" &quot;our behalf&quot;","article":"I know who you mean by that.\r\nAnd it aint the majority of this country's people.  It means the scum you work for, fresca.  Not me, not my country.  Only the filth  and criinal element at the top who determine the policy of piracy and rape.\r\nI already served in the armed fouces of this nation, have you?\r\nPlease tell us because you are one sick puppy and I am wondering how you got that way.","author":".","parent_id":103345,"mime_type":"text\/plain","created":"2004-02-23 18:00:50","modified":"2004-02-23 18:00:50","fileurl":""},{"id":103609,"heading":"fresca","article":"&quot;It means the scum you work for, fresca. &quot;\r\n\r\nAnd who do you fanatasize that this would be?\r\n\r\nOn our behalf it is certainly the citizens of this country who are the target, as is the entire civilized world, of the savages of fundamentalist Isalm.\r\n\r\nC'mon. This can't be news to you can it?\r\n\r\nAre you still one of the last remaining deluded fools who denies that we are at war with Islamists?\r\n\r\nPlease tell me you've at least progressed beyond this.\r\n\r\nAnd as far as serving in the armed forces, I can absolutely say that I've served at least to the extent that I believe you have.","author":"fresca","parent_id":103345,"mime_type":"text\/plain","created":"2004-02-23 18:37:29","modified":"2004-03-09 22:02:00","fileurl":""},{"id":103610,"heading":"that's what I thought","article":"I don't care what you believe.\r\nYou have never served, but you talk like John Wayne.  Typical.","author":".","parent_id":103345,"mime_type":"text\/plain","created":"2004-02-23 19:10:56","modified":"2004-02-23 19:10:56","fileurl":""},{"id":103611,"heading":"fresca","article":"I have served..just as you have claimed.\r\n\r\nBut your typical anti-American logic is in full light.\r\n\r\nThat someone needs to be IN the military or have been IN the military to support or be grateful for or agree with the actions of our military as they fight for US is nonsense.\r\n\r\nThe VAST, VAST, VAST majority of citizens throughout our history haven't come close to serving; are you saying that they have been wrong in supporting our military all this time.\r\n\r\nYou are a typical leftist ass. You want America to lose this and all wars. You want our way of life to be annihilated. Your shortsighted hatred is blinding.\r\n\r\nWhatever. Your tribe is irrelevant beyond poking holes through and fun at.\r\n\r\nAnd that you've served this country in ANY capacity is bullshit.\r\n\r\nObviously.\r\n\r\nYou hate this country.\r\n\r\nDon't say you don't because the very fact that you are so opposed to fighting those who would destroy us is utterly telling.","author":"fresca","parent_id":103345,"mime_type":"text\/plain","created":"2004-02-23 19:19:31","modified":"2004-03-09 22:02:00","fileurl":""},{"id":103612,"heading":"you never served","article":"But you know how to spray urine.\r\nTypical qualifacations for a racist right wing toranimal.\r\nOh and there is the 'anti american' yammer which is your last wall of defence as you speak only for your very sick self.  I pity you.\r\nI believe that I've seen enough puss coming out of you for awhile so\r\nenjoy the rest of the day doing what you do best.\r\nBeing the poster child of mental illness.","author":".","parent_id":103345,"mime_type":"text\/plain","created":"2004-02-23 19:37:45","modified":"2004-02-23 19:37:45","fileurl":""},{"id":103652,"heading":"fresca","article":"Priceless!\r\n\r\nracist right wing toranimal. \r\n\r\n\r\nI guess that's some sort of anti-jewish slang as you call me a racist.\r\n\r\nWouldn't have thought any less.\r\n\r\nKeep it coming dummy. The hate from you and yours would be dreadful if it wasn't so irrelevant.\r\n\r\nLet me guess...you're one of the bright thinkers who don't believe Islamists had anything to do with 9-11 right?","author":"fresca","parent_id":103345,"mime_type":"text\/plain","created":"2004-02-24 04:25:22","modified":"2004-03-09 22:02:00","fileurl":""}]}