The SSY Movement

ACTION ALERT!

Youth and Student Anti War Walkout - Strike Against War

Let the disobedience begin!

Anti War Rally - Fri, Feb 28
1pm, George Sq, Glasgow

Called by Scottish Socialist Youth
supported by the Scottish Coalition For Justice Not War


Where Are We?

On Feb 15 100,000 people marched in Glasgow against war with Iraq. Scotland said NO to war. Tony Blair’s response was I DON’T CARE. His desire for war is similar to a vampire’s thirst for blood. That contempt means that we must step up the campaign against the war.

What Next?

SSY is calling for school, FE and uni students to join us in an anti war walkout at lunchtime on Friday Feb 28th. Those taking part should go to George Sq in Glasgow for 1pm. There we shall rally against war and for peace. We hope that this will help launch a period of civil disobedience where Scotland makes clear it will not be silenced.

Why Should We Strike?

On Feb 28th Hans Blix will report back to the UN Security Council. The report will play a significant role in Britain and America’s war plans. SSY believes that we should not sit behind desks while UN diplomats sit behind desks carving up Iraq’s oil and ignore the mass carnage which will follow.

What Will Be The Consequences?

SSY realises that a walkout from school or college is a big step for people, especially school students who will face the threat of punishment. However, SSY feels that this is a cause worth fighting for. 40% of the Iraqi population are aged under 15 years old. The impact of our actions can play a role in preventing a terrifying attack being launched against fellow Iraqi youth and students.