Community opposition to the November visit
of US Warship USS Sampson is growing fast.
“There will
be an on water flotilla to oppose the visit of the US
warship and any other navies that are coming,” said
Auckland Peace Action member Valerie Morse.
“This
warship visit is about preparing New Zealand for war. The
naval war training exercises in the Hauraki Gulf are the
real reason for this US warship visit,” said Ms
Morse.
Letting this US warship in is an admission that
John Key’s government is happy to be part of US wars
across the world, said Ms Morse.
“The warship visit is
happening in conjunction with a weapons expo showcasing
companies including Lockheed Martin, the world’s largest
arms dealer. The weapons business benefits a few at the
expense of the lives of millions around the planet. We
don’t want it, and we don’t need it,” said Ms
Morse.
“People will be turning out to oppose the
government’s week of war making in November. Instead,
communities are creating a week of peace action directed at
stopping those who profit from and glorify
wars.”
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