<html> [Scott Ritter, former UNSCOM weapons inspector in Iraq who is opposing the proposed invasion of Iraq, will speak in Indianapolis next Thursday] Where: Ashantii Room, 1529 North Alabama St. Indianapolis When: Thursday August 21st, 7:30-9:30 pm Please forward the Indianapolis Peace & Justice Center notice below widely. Scott Ritter is a forceful voice opposing the proposed invasion of Iraq as the following excerpt shows:  "According to Ritter, there is no justification in fact, national security, international law or basic morality to justify this coming war with Iraq. In fact, when asked pointedly what the mid-October scheduling of this conflict has to do with the midterm Congressional elections that will follow a few weeks later, he replied, simply, "Everything."  "This is not about the security of the United States," said this card-carrying Republican while pounding the lectern. "This is about domestic American politics. The national security of the United States of America has been hijacked by a handful of neo-conservatives who are using their position of authority to pursue their own ideologically-driven political ambitions. The day we go to war for that reason is the day we have failed collectively as a nation." excerpted from: from: <a href="http://truthout.com/docs_02/07.25A.wrp.iraq.htm" eudora="autourl">http://truthout.com/docs_02/07.25A.wrp.iraq.htm</a>  Hope to see you there!  -IN Peace,  Tom Healy Branches magazine POBox 30348  Indianapolis, IN 46230 apple@branches.com <a href="http://www.branches.com/" eudora="autourl">www.branches.com</a>  800.352.2817 Town Hall Meeting on US Policy in Iraq What threat does Saddam Hussein pose to the United States and is it wise to escalate the war in Iraq? What: A public forum to present a variety of perspectives on the United States' policy on Iraq. Local panelist representing academic,  faith-based, military, and youth communities will share their  perspective on the current rhetoric of escalating the war in Iraq. In addition, Scott Ritter, Marine Corps Officer and former UNSCOM weapons inspector in Iraq, will share his experience and assessment of  the threat posed by Saddam Hussein. A question and answer period will immediately follow the presentation. Public dialogue is encouraged. Where: Ashantii Room, 1529 North Alabama St. Indianapolis When: Thursday August 21st, 7:30-9:30 pm Contact: Charlie Wiles at cwiles@peacelearningcenter.org or (317) 327-7144 Sponsored by: Indianapolis Peace & Justice Center, Hudson Institute, Traprock Peace Center</html>