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Date / Time: 7/2/2007 7:47 PM UTC

July 2 2007 show run down

We heard from members of IVAW (Iraq Veterans Against The War) who are touring the East Coast military towns, hosting BBQs for active duty members of the armed forces.

Two members of the tour Liam Madden and Adam Kokesh, have been accused of disloyal conduct and protesting the war while in uniform by IRR military command. One hearing has resulted in Adam's receiving a other than honorable discharge, which he is fighting. Liam was facing similar charges, they were dropped friday June 29th. On Sunday, July, 1st, 2007,

Three members of the crew were arrested at the front gate of Fort Benning, Geopgia. So, we did not get a chance to talk with them diectly. However, the driver of the bus, Jim Goodnow was able to <a href="http://www.yellowrosepeacebus.blogspot.com/">call in a report</a> about the arrests. 

We also played peace music " Sons and Daughters"by <a href="http://www.myspace.com/jessdyen">Jesse Dyen</a>, "One Prayer" by <a href="http://neworleansvfp.ning.com/video/video/show?id=724261%3AVideo%3A703">Karl Anthony</a> and "My City in Ruins" by <a href="http://neworleansvfp.ning.com/video/video/show?id=724261%3AVideo%3A682">Bruse Springsteen</a> mixed with Public Service Annoucements for the events being held in Philly Penn. on July 4th. and we annouced our new website networks <a href="http://ivawactions.ning.com">IVAW Actions </a>,  <a href="http://neworleansvfp.ning.com"> New Orleans Voices For Peace</a> and <a href="http://sanjosevfp.ning.com"> San Jose Veterans For Peace</a>

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