{news} Reception for Scott Ritter Sat., Sept. 17 6-8 p.m. at the home of Rev. Allie Perry and Charlie Pillsbury

[Charlie Pillsbury]

"Parallel Deceptions: The Bush Agenda for War in Iraq and Iran" 
with former U.N. chief weapons inspector Scott Ritter
Saturday, Sept. 17 2-4 p.m. 
United Church on the Green, 270 Temple St., New Haven

 "Ladies and gentlemen, the war with Iran has already begun." So says former United Nations chief weapons inspector Scott Ritter, who is one of the few officials with a working knowledge of Saddam Hussein's weapons systems to publicly oppose the Bush administration's war on Iraq before the invasion. 

The Bush administration is now shaping public opinion with regard to justifying a possible future U.S. military confrontation with the nation of Iran. Although soon after the September 11th attacks President Bush characterized Iran as part of the "axis of evil," Vice President Dick Cheney has stated that diplomacy is the right way to handle the nuclear issue. But his warning that if diplomacy fails, "all options are on the table," has led observers to believe that the U.S. or Israel may be considering air strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities.

Come listen to Scott Ritter discuss the Bush administration's parallels in misleading the American public prior to the Iraq war and what's happening with the United States' pre-conflict preparations against Iran. 

You're invited to the discussion at the United Church on the Green, 270 Temple Street (corner of Temple and Elm streets) New Haven. (Directions forthcoming.) Suggested contribution is $10. students $5. Proceeds benefit Squeaky Wheel Productions, distributor of the syndicated, nonprofit radio newsmagazine, Between The Lines, on WPKN Radio 89.5 FM.

Advance reservations for Scott Ritter's talk available until Sept. 15. To reserve tickets, please leave your name, phone number and number in your party at (203) 268-8446. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Front row seats will be reserved for advance tickets, please note there will be a special line for advance tickets at the door. Checks may be made payable to "The Global Center."


Parking: Free parking is available on Temple Street, Yale Lot 51, across the street from the New Haven Public Library, corner of Temple of Elm Streets. 

*** UPDATE! RECEPTION RSVP EXTENDED *** Reception for Scott Ritter at the home of Rev. Allie Perry and Charlie Pillsbury, 6-8 p.m. Tickets are $50. Please RSVP by Sept. 13 by sending your check payable to The Global Center (our fiscal sponsor) and mail to: Squeaky Wheel Productions, P.O. Box 110176, Trumbull, CT 06611. Please indicate the check is for the Scott Ritter Reception, and include the number in your party, as well as your telephone number.

We will send you reception tickets and directions to Rev. Allie Perry and Charlie Pillsbury's home. For further information, please call (203) 268-8446. 
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