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Why we came to protest in San Francisco today Part 2

by Robert B. Livingston (gruaudemais [at] yahoo.com)
This is Part 2 of a story titled "Why we came to protest in San Francisco today."
Part One can be found at: http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2007/01/28/18353373.php

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San Francisco
January 27, 2007

A number of prominent antiwar activists came to San Francisco today to be a part of the demonstrations.

Here are some photos and clips of two notable Green Party representatives: San Francisco Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi and Todd Chretien, a long-time activist who ran a principled campaign against Senator Dianne Feinstein last year.

As in Part 1, the audio clips (and video clips here) are not the best quality... but hopefully they will serve to give a flavor of what happened today.

§Ross Mirkarimi takes the podium
by Robert B. Livingston
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Ross Mirkirimi, is Supervisor of District 5 which includes the Haight and Western Addition.

Here is his official webpage:
http://www.sfgov.org/site/bdsupvrs_index.asp?id=29087
§Ross Mirkarimi giving speech
by Robert B. Livingston
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Ross stands in front of a banner "Support Lt. Watada."

Ross spoke about how San Francisco led the nation in its opposition to war.

More about Lt. Ehren Watada:
http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2007/01/27/18353240.php
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ehren_Watada
§Todd Chretien holds his daughter shortly before giving his speech
by Robert B. Livingston
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Todd would later implore the crowd demand real change in this country so that his daughter would not have to return to protest a new war in the future.
§Ross Mirkirimi listens to a protester in the crowd
by Robert B. Livingston
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After his speech Ross listened attentively to activists in the crowd.
§Todd Chretien gives his speech
by Robert B. Livingston
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Todd spoke of how many were complicit in allowing the United States to engage in illegal wars.
§Todd after giving his speech
by Robert B. Livingston
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§Excerpt of Ross Mirkarimi's speech
by Robert B. Livingston
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This mp3 is the beginning of Ross Mirkarimi's speech. Ross warned of the government and military build-up to a possible war with Iran. Ross's family is Iranian-American.
§Short video clip of Ross's speech
by Robert B. Livingston
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This is about 15 seconds, poor quality.
§Another short video clip of Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi
by Robert B. Livingston
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This is about 15 seconds, poor quality.
§Todd Chretien's speech
by Robert B. Livingston
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This is his speech in full, but very poor audio quality.
§Todd's mic went out on him twice-- but he was prepared to handle it
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§Short video clip of Todd
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This is about 15 seconds, poor quality-- and filmed sideways! (Woops.)
§Last short video clip
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Todd finishes his speech. This is about 15 seconds.
§Links to Parts 1 and 3
by Robert B. Livingston (gruaudemais [at] yahoo.com)
Part 1 Why we came to protest in San Francisco today
http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2007/01/28/18353373.php

Part 3 Why we came to protest in San Francisco today
http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2007/01/28/18353410.php
§Bonus video: Marching Band Against Escalation
by Robert B. Livingston (gruaudemais [at] yahoo.com)
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Here is a short clip of a marching band that participated yesterday. (About 15 seconds, poor quality)
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