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"American Lives Are Not More Important Than Other People's Lives"

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"Even though some Americans think they themselves are superior and treat people in other countries, including immigrants, as second-class people, that's wrong," a middle-aged unemployed Mexican immigrant worker whose son was murdered by police a few years ago said. "Because America oppresses other countries, people there have no way to survive except to come here to find jobs. I think everyone's life is precious and everybody should be equal, and there should not be someone's life being more important than others."

 

Tour organizers have issued a call for creative expressions around the country on July 26 around the two BAsics quotes: "Imagine"a big brass band and a crew with beautiful signs in the city center or town square"a flash mob with people shouting out the quotes one by one"a big globe balloon"poetry and spoken word performances inspired by the quotes"dramatic and colorful giant banners--

 

They've also called on people to "Make posters with these quotes with space for people to write what they think of the quote," and then send photos and videos to tour organizers.

 

Anyone with a conscience, who cares about the planet and everyone on it, who opposes war, global exploitation, and injustice and who wants to shake up and reshape the whole discussion in this country should take part in spreading these quotes all over and in the creative expressions on July 26.

 

 

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Larry Everest is the author of Oil, Power & Empire: Iraq and the U.S. Global Agenda (Common Courage 2004), a correspondent for Revolution newspaper (www.revcom.us) where this first appeared, who has reported from Iran, Iraq and Palestine, and a (more...)
 
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