SA anti-militarisation campaign launch

A strong willingness for joint work and a determination do 
something about the militarisation of Australia were both on 
display at the SA launch of the Communist Party's anti-
militarisation campaign last Sunday. Over 40 people participated 
in the event at the Semaphore Workers' Club and heard addresses 
from Bob Briton of the CPA, Don Jarrett of the Australian Peace 
Committee and Anne McMenamin of SA Greens and NOWAR.

Bob Briton launched the Party's campaign, which is centred on the 
wide distribution of specially prepared leaflets and booklets.

Don Jarrettt highlighted the need for joint work to stop the 
theft of resources that the militarisation of or society 
represents. He gave examples from his experiences as a teacher of 
the needs that go unmet while the armed forces consume the 
available funds.

Anne McMenamin congratulated the CPA on its initiative and the 
content of the materials it has produced. She spoke of the 
possibilities for protest that exist in Adelaide. The 
headquarters of war-profiteering US transnational KBR was 
mentioned as a possible focus.

A recent US documentary on the militarisation of space was then 
screened, followed by open discussion. Contributions were mostly 
about how to get the anti-war message out to as many people as 
possible given the limited resources of the peace movement.