Fwd (GLW): Resistance rocks Rockhampton

[Alan Bradley <abradley1@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I've posted the whole of the following article, because it is short.  Also,
it is important, because Rockhampton is another asshole little Queensland
provincial city, just like Toowoomba, where I live.  When we start getting
organised in holes in the ground like this, we are doing _well_.
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The following article appears in the current issue of Green Left Weekly:

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Resistance rocks Rockhampton
BY TERRICA STRUDWICK

ROCKHAMPTON - Its launch was long-awaited by many on campus, but the newly
formed Resistance club at Central Queensland University has burst into
action with two public forums in quick succession, urging Rockhampton
students, academics and community members to oppose the US's war in the
Middle East.

An earlier forum, attended by 25 people, provoked considerable interest,
prompting organisers to call a second forum for October 11, with only a
week's notice.

The day started off with Resistance activist Jen Hayward and academic Dr
Muhammad Salam speaking on ABC radio about war and terrorism and prompting
many calls of public support.

At lunch time the forum began with about 50 people, with many passers-by
stopping to check it out. Speakers included Salam, Surianah Rosli from the
local Muslim community, Paul La Barbara, a visiting member of the Greens USA
and Brett Kuskopf of the Capricorn Conservation Council.

Support for the anti-war message was enormous, with people clapping in the
middle of speakers, and many people making contributions to the discussion.
The local newspaper and television network also covered the event.

The discussion continued that night, at a forum attended by about 50 people
including representatives of several church groups and the anti-debt group
Jubilee 2000, environmentalists, community activist groups, the Socialist
Alliance and CQU Resistance.


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