11/17/2009

Our meeting was very full with students visiting from SUNY Albany, part of a social protest class. We were very pleased they attended. The topic discussed was the Albany County Nursing Home.  A third of the people in the home are veterans and our guest speakers gave us valuable information to further understand the crisis. We also discussed Israel Palestine briefly and protest plans if President Obama announces an increase in troop strength for Afghanistan. The Good Soldier movie and veterans panel was very successful and as usual we marched in the Veterans Day Parade, joined by Kathy Kelly, a very special peacemaker.  So much is happening so quickly that it is hard to keep up with the details and all of the events in our area. I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving.  Sharing a meal with family and friends is a wonderful thing.

Paz, John