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GJP protests defense contractors at fair
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This is the fifth career fair protest that has taken place in the last five years, but past demonstrations have not been conducted as peaceably.

In 2005, the GJP's plans to protest the presence of Raytheon included a display that was to include faux Raytheon workers who were assembling a missile, as well as a bomb scene complete with bodies and debris. Though the organization sought and obtained permission to stage its demonstration, the University was unaware of the dramatic display the group had planned; the protest was cancelled at the last minute.

In 2004, 12 students staged a "pray-in" at the career fair at the Raytheon without University permission. Two of the demonstrators who refused to leave after the BC Police Department and the dean for student development arrived faced disciplinary action.

"As people of conscience, our faith demands that we actively work toward peace and justice," said Kathryn Bishop, a student demonstrator and A&S '10. "Today's prayer and protest is a small, but important step on the road toward nonviolence and disarmament."
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sjs7

Stephen

posted 9/18/08 @ 11:46 AM EST

Hey BC Guys and Gals!

I work for The US Defense Industry and I just spoke directly with Jesus and Jesus told me verbatim:

"There are a lotta bad guys out there and I love the new Predator weapon and I love it when we blow up the bad guys! You should see the DVD video collection I have of the best hits in Afghanistan!"

Just sayin as all. (Continued…)

eamonn kelly

posted 9/18/08 @ 1:17 PM EST

wow...there are many things that make me not terribly proud of bc, promotion of the arms industry among them, but i'm not sure i've ever been less proud than to share anything in common with this meat head. (Continued…)

Rich

posted 9/18/08 @ 3:00 PM EST

Stephen, it's a relief to know we have guys like you on the job.

David Beard JJ Payne III

posted 9/18/08 @ 5:02 PM EST

Stephen is a false prophet. One more time, louder, "Stephen is a false prophet." I just spoke to Jesus last weekend, in the flea-infested Venice basement of a Hare Krishna service. (Continued…)

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sjs7

Stephen

posted 9/18/08 @ 5:35 PM EST

Stephen, it's a relief to know we have guys like you on the job.
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Sir Richard The Bravehearted:

My pals down the road are working on a longer range and longer time in the air model with more firepower and an extra missile. (Continued…)

JIm Dowling

posted 9/19/08 @ 8:17 PM EST

Greeting form Brisbane Australia.

Thanks for the great action folks.

I belong to a group Christians Against ALL Terrorism and we have done a series of exorcisms a the Raytheon offices here in Brisbane. (Continued…)

Ana Sanchez MD

posted 9/19/08 @ 8:35 PM EST

Just read about your protest on the internet and I wanted to convey my appreciation for your action. Although they may claim to be Christians, the BC administrators who allowed military contractors to recruit on your campus must be ignorant of the fact that Jesus Christ was a pacifist. (Continued…)

sjs7

Stephen J. Salerno

posted 9/25/08 @ 9:39 AM EST

David & JJ--

Never again enter the filthy dens of the unclean heathens.

Jesus was showing His righteous indignation at the desecration of His Father's temple. (Continued…)

Amy Vosburg-Casey

posted 9/25/08 @ 12:45 PM EST

Thank you all for your witness against violence and the tools and trade of war. You make me proud to be a graduate of BC.

Kathie '75

posted 9/25/08 @ 1:27 PM EST

Thanks for your action, glad to hear of your activism at my alma mater.

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