Feeding the world, and fending off capitalism with Food NOT Bombs

Press release: Peace Action Wellington

4 July, 2003



Peace Action Wellington took its message of peace, justice and

self-determination to Cuba Mall today, providing "The FREE FRENCH" Fries

and tasty vegan burgers. The action attracted hungry midday crowds and

plenty of police, who must have smelled a free meal. People dressed as the

'bombed' nations attacked by the United States since the end of WWII to

illustrate the irony of US 'Independence Day'.  The statue of Liberty was

shot through the head with a gaping bullet wound and was harrassed by

Uncle Sam wielding a M-16. After being fueled up with great food, the

group travelled through the middle of Wellington, demanding 'US out of

Iraq', and 'free, free, Palestine'.



After arriving in Midland Park, 'bombs' covered the lawn making a grim

display of US military invasion and bombing. Speakers, including Green MP

Keith Locke, Jared Phillips of the Anti-Capitalist Alliance, and Quentin

Findlay from the Alliance Party, all spoke for the need to condemn US

actions in Iraq and the need to expose New Zealand's complicity in the

so-called 'War on Terrorism'. Sam Buchanan drew the link between New

Zealand sovereignty and the moratorium on genetic engineering. The United

States is a forceful proponent of GE and is using its power ensure the

Labour government lifts the moratorium on GE which is due to expire in

October.



The rally closed with a brand new tune 'Independence Day Rag' by legendary

activist, Don Franks.



Peace Action Wellington will be continuing its 'Independence Day' actions

later at the US Ambassador's residence in Lower Hutt.

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