I welcome those who disagree with the ISM to attend this event. This will not be an "Israel bashing event". It will be Brian Avery talking about his personal experiences living and working in the occupied West Bank. The organization he was working with includes many Jews and Israelis who also oppose the Israeli government's occupation and settlement of the West Bank and Gaza. The ISM uses only nonviolent tactics. There is no evidence to suggest any links to terrorists or violence.

Those here who nonviolently oppose the Iraq occupation are not said to be aiding terrorists or to be America bashers. ISM members are no different. They are Israeli, Palestinian and international peace activists who are nonviolently opposing an illegal and very violent occupation. They are not racists, Israel bashers or "self-hating Jews". They are passionate about justice for the oppressed and about reaching a nonviolent solution to this conflict.

Please attend no matter what your viewpoint and make your views known respectfully. Of course Brian will answer your questions and concerns following his talk and film showing.