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==Protest at Joe Glenton's court martial hearing Friday 5 March 2010, 9:30 am Colchester== | ==Protest at Joe Glenton's court martial hearing Friday 5 March 2010, 9:30 am Colchester== | ||
| - | + | Joe Glenton is the soldier who has refused to return to Afghanistan. The charge against Joe has been reduced from desertion to absence without leave which carries a maximum sentence of 2 years. | |
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| + | He wrote to the Prime Minister stating:- | ||
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| + | "It is my primary concern that the courage and tenacity of my fellow soldiers has become a tool of American foreign policy. The war in Afghanistan is not reducing the terrorist risk – far from improving Afghan lives, it is bringing death and devastation to their country. Britain has no business there. I do not believe that our cause in Afghanistan is just or right. I implore you, sir, to bring our troops home." | ||
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| + | Norwich Stop the War Coalition is planning to send a delegation to Colchester to support Joe. If you are interested please contact Frank on 01493 664499 | ||
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Protest To Defend Joe Glenton | Protest To Defend Joe Glenton | ||
Colchester CO2 7UT | Colchester CO2 7UT | ||
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== Radical Lawyer Michael Mansfield - Friday 5th March, 6:15pm UEA Lecture Theatre 2 == | == Radical Lawyer Michael Mansfield - Friday 5th March, 6:15pm UEA Lecture Theatre 2 == | ||
