First they came for the Jews...

Remember this?

First they came for the Jews
and I did not speak out
because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for the Communists
and I did not speak out
because I was not a Communist.
Then they came for the trade unionists
and I did not speak out
because I was not a trade unionist.
Then they came for me
and there was no one left
to speak out for me.

- Pastor Martin Niemöller


DEMONSTRATE ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 4:30 P.M.
IN FRONT OF THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOTEL,
900 RENE LEVESQUE WEST

Colin Powell will be in Montreal to speak at the Jewish National Fund. The topic is "Building a Strong Israel."

Colin Powell's appearance at a time when Israel is invading countries and committing serious war crimes is disgusting and insensitive. It is clear that at this time building a stronger Israel means slaughtering more and more Palestinians, Lebanese and Arabs in general.

Colin Powell is a warmongerer and we must raise our voice of non-violence and tolerance at this time.

If you are Jewish, you should especially be there to speak up against atrocities. Jews suffered ethnic cleansing at the time of the Holocaust in the 1930s and 1940s. Jews must not support any slaughter or ethnic cleansing of any group of people. Jews must lead the way in spreading peace and tolerance. I beg you to be there, defend your religion as non-violent and stand together with your fellow humans at this time. Don't let peer pressure and senseless nationalism keep you from speaking up about what is right. Remember - many Europeans kept quiet at a time where millions of Jewish lives were wasted. They stayed silent at a time where Jews were being accused of hatefulness and evil. It wasn't true and many suffered because others remained silent. DO NOT DO THE SAME!