Witnesses to War

[babylonsister]

Run time: 04:27 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwjqwQrpJfE   Posted on YouTube: March 29, 2008 By YouTube Member: Views on YouTube: 0   Posted on DU: March 29, 2008 By DU Member: babylonsister Views on DU: 729

 
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Hundreds of veterans of war gathered at Winter Soldier: Iraq and Afghanistan - Eyewitness Accounts of the Occupations to hear and give testimony about these wars. The hearings - largely ignored by mainstream media - were held from March 13-16, 2008 at the National Labor College, Silver Spring, Maryland.

Videos of testimonies may be viewed at the website of Iraq Veterans Against the War - http://www.ivaw.org - which also has related materials.

Thanks to Holly Near for giving permission to use her song "I Am Willing."

I dedicate this video to the victims of war in Iraq and Afghanistan and do so in memory of the over a million who have been killed in these wars.

See testimonies by witnesses to war at http://www.ivaw.org

Thanks to the veterans for giving witness; it took courage to do so. And thank you to Iraq Veterans Against the War for organizing Winter Soldier.

"I Am Willing" by Holly Near is © 2003 Hereford Music (ASCAP). It was used by permission; all rights reserved. http://www.hollynear.com

[mac2]

1. Thanks

The media who is required by their FCC lisence to bring us the news does not.

[babylonsister]

2. That's why sites like DU are so important, and

you're welcome. :hi:

[peace13]

3. Thank you!

These brave folks make another stand for planet earth. Peace, Kim

[proud2BlibKansan]

4. K & R

[Voice for Peace]

5. The beautiful faces of people who take a stand for truth.

Thank you for posting this, very moving.