this was sent to me on an australian elist, but it's not happening in aus... so i dunno... but i'm sure someone can use this. a little too passive for me but any action is better than none i spose.

National Stand Down Day

End The Iraq War - Demonstrations and Nonviolent Resistance at Recruiting Stations Across the Country

November 18, 2005

As the Bush Administration refuses to make plans to bring our troops home, join us for "National Stand Down Day," as we halt the machinery that takes young Americans off to this illegal and endless war in Iraq.

We welcome, and will provide coordination and support as possible, for all manner of protests and demonstrations at recruiting centers. We want to especially encourage and assist nonviolent resistance actions, such as civil resistance or civil disobedience. As we recognize and support soldiers who take great risks to refuse fighting in this unjust war, so it is our moral responsibility to share that risk to the extent that we can, by preventing even more young Americans from being placed in such jeopardy particularly in light of the lies and abusive practices being used in the recruiting process.

Our violation of these unjust practices is undertaken in a spirit of nonviolence and love, with compassion and respect for all we encounter. But our nonviolence will not be mistaken for lack of resolve: we cannot stand by while our schools and communities are militarized by the "No Child Left Behind Act," or as potential recruits are deceived by clauses that allow the armed forces to disregard the terms of their contract.

This call is also made in support of the "National `Not Your Soldier' Youth and Student Day of Action" call for a youth and student led counter-recruitment day of action on Thursday, November 17. We encourage everyone who will participate in National Stand Down Day on November 18 to support the efforts of local students as well - you can find out more by going to http://www.nyspc.net/home.php

Please join us as we say NO the war in Iraq, and NO to the recruitment of our fellow Americans into this war.

If you are interested in joining this nationally coordinated day of nonviolent action to end the war, please contact us at http://www.iraqpledge.org

National Stand Down Day is a project of the Iraq Pledge of Resistance's National Campaign for Nonviolent Resistance.

Endorsers (list in formation):

Code Pink Women for Peace
National Call for Nonviolent Resistance
Progressive Democrats of America
Iraq Pledge of Resistance