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St. Pete for Peace Press Conference Regarding Arrests of Protesters - Tuesday, August 9, 2005

Members of St. Pete for Peace, Critical Resistance, Sojourner Truth Center, Rainbow/Push Coalition, St. Pete Food Not Bombs and dozens of supporters held a press conference to discuss the conditions that led to the arrest of six participants in this past Saturday evening's anti-war protest.

St. Pete for Peace stands behind those who were arrested for non-violently exercising their First Amendment rights and remains committed to its mission of peaceful opposition to war and imperialism and support for equality and social justice.  Additionally, St. Pete for Peace views this incident as part of a trend of oppression by the City of St. Petersburg against dissenting views and the free speech of those struggling to make their voices heard.  The organization also believes this situation is a result of the continued privatization of public space that favors corporate welfare over the civil liberties of its citizens.
 
St. Pete for Peace will continue to stand vigil weekly at the Baywalk complex and is currently reviewing legal options.  Thank you to everyone who came out to the press conference.
Carol Schiffler Baywalk arrest press conference
Carol Schiffler, St. Pete Food Not Bombs

Mark Kamleiter Baywalk arrest press conference
Mark Kamleiter, ACLU

Bruce Wright Baywalk arrest press conference
Rev. Bruce Wright, Critical Resistance

Rev. Charles Mckenzie Baywalk arrest press conference
Rev. Charles Mckenzie, Rainbow/Push Coalition

Winnie Foster Baywalk arrest press conference
Winnie Foster, Sojourner Truth Center

Marianne Huber Baywalk arrest press conference
Marianne Huber, St. Pete for Peace


Winnie Foster and Rev. McKenzie

Chris Ernesto Baywalk arrest press conference
Chris Ernesto, St. Pete for Peace





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