Meeting in Astoria to defend education

I THOUGHT people might be interested in an upcoming event in Astoria, Queens.

Beginning on March 3, 2012, a small gathering of people, mostly Greek-Americans, gathered to discuss how to organize support efforts to help the people of Greece. As I am sure you know, the people there have been shattered by the machinations of the global banking elite.

The group's intent was to begin meeting at Athens Square Park every Saturday at 2 p.m. to discuss various issues that deal with the Greek crisis. However, Athens Square Park, which is located on 30th Street and 30th Avenue, seems to possess the potential of becoming a hotbed of local democratic action. It seems that the topic of public education topic has dominated this area's interest.

Next Saturday, March 17, teachers from all over the city are planning to converge on Athens Square Park at 2 p.m., in order to help educate our Astoria/Long Island City neighbors about some of the most important public education issues of our time. These folks intend to emphasize organizing around the closing down of schools, "co-locations," charters, teacher data reports, and many other important matters.

I hope that all of you will be able to join us since you clearly have a loud voice in the local scene of direct democracy. Also, we would be very appreciative if you helped us spread the word: Again, a group of unaffiliated individuals from all over the city will meet at Athens Square Park in Astoria, at 30th Street and 30th Avenue, at 2 p.m. It can be reached by getting off at the 30th Avenue stop on the N and Q lines. From there, it is a short one-block walk.

It is interesting to note that Athens Square Park is a very symbolic park for many reasons. It contains two statues that were gifts from the people of Greece. When you first walk in you will encounter Athena, the goddess of wisdom. Towards the back of the park sits Socrates, the philosopher that was poisoned for dissenting against the powers of his time.

Adjacent to the park resides the Henry David Thoreau public school. As the author of Civil Disobedience, this renowned American can act as a reminder for all present that we cannot remain silent in the face of so many injustices. I hope to see you there!
Anonymous, from the Internet