Dr. Michael Greger on Corporate Globalization & Animals - February 28th

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Cesar Chavez, President of the United Farm Workers of America, once wrote that

" kindness and compassion toward all living things is a mark of a civilized

society. Conversely, cruelty, whether it is directed against human beings or

against animals, is not the exclusive province of any one culture or community

of people. Racism, economic deprival, dog fighting and cock fighting,

bullfighting, and rodeos are cut from the same fabric: violence. Only when we

have become nonviolent towards all life will we have learned to live well

ourselves. "

 

In light of all the violence that surrounds us in our neighborhoods, in our

country, and in the world, please join us on February 28th for a very special

talk by Dr. Michael Greger entitled " Corporate Globalization: Trading Away Our

Right to Protect Animals. " Many of you will remember Dr. Greger's powerful talk

last year about Mad Cow Disease. We're so thrilled he's returning again to talk

about another important issue that effects all of us -- human and non-human

animals alike.

 

Dr. Michael Greger will share his research about how global trade agreements and

institutions such as GATT, NAFTA, and the World Trade Organization (WTO) have

affected animals. He will offer his understanding of what impact the proposed

Free Trade Area of the Americas (the expansion of NAFTA) will have on animals as

well. This is a riveting and thought-provoking talk, infused with vast

historical background and even humor, about what may be the greatest threat ever

posed to animal protection.

 

Whether you consider yourself a human rights activist, a feminist, an animal

activist, an environmentalist, a social justice activist -- or just someone who

wants to know more about the destructive consequences of corporate

globalization, please join us for this very special talk.

 

WHEN: Friday, February 28th -- 7:00 p.m.

WHERE: First Unitarian Church of Oakland, 685 14th St. at Castro. Directions:

http://www.uuoakland.org/directions.htm

COST: $5 (to defray costs and provide Dr. Greger with an honorarium)

RSVP: Although we do not require advance notice of your attendance, it would

certainly help us get an idea of how many people will be attending. Simply reply

to colleen.

FOOD/DRINK: There will be light refreshments, including snacks and beverages

 

For the animals,

Colleen

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" Don't do nothing because you can't do everything. Do Something. Anything. "

~Sasha

 

" As long as people will shed the blood of innocent creatures there can be no

peace, no liberty, no harmony between people. Slaughter and justice cannot dwell

together. " ~Isaac Bashevis Singer

 

" The animals of the world exist for their own reasons. They were not made for

humans anymore than black people were made for whites or women for men. " ~Alice

Walker

 

" Nonviolence leads to the highest ethics, which is the goal of all evolution.

Until we stop harming all other living beings, we are still savages. " ~Thomas

Edison

 

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Colleen Patrick Goudreau

Senior Content & Creative Director

JustGive.org

phone (510) 238-5004

fax (510) 238-4809

colleen

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