Our Alamance County "Bring the War Dollars Home / Fund Our Communities" Community Forum
took place on Saturday, April 21, 2012, at the Church of the Holy Comforter in Burlington, NC
Our goal was to kick off our resolution campaign but, far beyond that, we wanted to bring to the attention of people in our county how bloated military spending is costing us locally; how it affects job creation; how vast our military is compared to that of other countries; and how destructive its uses have been.
More than sixty-five people attended the Forum. Ten were candidates and elected officials, including our U.S. Congressman, Howard Coble, and his leading competitor, Tony Foriest. Although we were pleased by the turn-out, we wish all of Alamance County could have been there to hear the vital information communicated by our seven invited speakers, by others who contributed during the open forum and, yes, by the candidates and elected officials, as well. People made heartfelt and moving statements that gave a human face to the mass of information about our excessive military spending and the unmet needs at home. Their stories will remain with those who heard them. To read the Forum Program, click here.
Many people stayed to talk after the Forum concluded; and many took information sheets provided by Peace Action, American Friends Service Committee, the National Priorities Project, and the Center for Defense Information.
In putting together this program, the experiences of other groups who have undertaken similar projects were a huge help. Further information about their experiences is available at NC Peace Action.
Now we move on to discussing how to persuade our Representatives, County Commissioners, City Council Members, and School Board to pass our Resolution. All are welcome to attend a planning meeting at May Memorial Library in Burlington on Monday, April 30, at 7:30 p.m.
took place on Saturday, April 21, 2012, at the Church of the Holy Comforter in Burlington, NC
Our goal was to kick off our resolution campaign but, far beyond that, we wanted to bring to the attention of people in our county how bloated military spending is costing us locally; how it affects job creation; how vast our military is compared to that of other countries; and how destructive its uses have been.
More than sixty-five people attended the Forum. Ten were candidates and elected officials, including our U.S. Congressman, Howard Coble, and his leading competitor, Tony Foriest. Although we were pleased by the turn-out, we wish all of Alamance County could have been there to hear the vital information communicated by our seven invited speakers, by others who contributed during the open forum and, yes, by the candidates and elected officials, as well. People made heartfelt and moving statements that gave a human face to the mass of information about our excessive military spending and the unmet needs at home. Their stories will remain with those who heard them. To read the Forum Program, click here.
Many people stayed to talk after the Forum concluded; and many took information sheets provided by Peace Action, American Friends Service Committee, the National Priorities Project, and the Center for Defense Information.
In putting together this program, the experiences of other groups who have undertaken similar projects were a huge help. Further information about their experiences is available at NC Peace Action.
Now we move on to discussing how to persuade our Representatives, County Commissioners, City Council Members, and School Board to pass our Resolution. All are welcome to attend a planning meeting at May Memorial Library in Burlington on Monday, April 30, at 7:30 p.m.