Iraq War Forum in the QC on Aug. 26

By Alta Price

Democracy for America groups across the country have been hosting Iraq War Forums to engage the public in discussion about an issue most Americans consider the most important political issue of the day. Congress seems more inclined to play politics with the issue of the war than to hold serious debate about the many important implications of the war for their constituents and the communities in which they live.

Democracy for America – Quad Cities is hosting an Iraq War Forum this Saturday morning, August 26, 2006, from 9 am until noon. We invite you to join us. You can sign up here or just come! It is not necessary to RSVP.

Event: Iraq War Forum

Date: Saturday, August 26

Time: 9 am until noon (registration begins at 8:30 am)

Venue name: Kahl Education Center, Tenth Floor

Venue address: 326 W. Third St., Davenport, IA 52801

Citizens and experts will come together to discuss the war in Iraq. In our brief time together we will address the following three topics:

1) Iowans for Sensible Priorities will address the economic impact of the war in Iraq on our community.

2) Dr. Miriam Meyer and Kirt Sickels of the Veterans Hospital in Iowa City will talk about the mental health care needs of our returning veterans, and whether our area is prepared to meet them. They will be joined by attorney Clarke Barnes of Geneseo, a retired Marine Colonel, Illinois Circuit Judge, and Veterans Service Representative.

3) Former Congressman Dave Nagle will discuss our options for getting out of Iraq. 
 
This forum is being co-sponsored by the Peace Forum of Progressive Action for the Common Good , the Iowa Chapter of Physicians for Social Responsibility, Pax Christi, NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Scott County , and the Social Justice Committee of the Davenport Unitarian Church.

Information about the event is posted at DFA-Link.