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Dr. Peter Ziarnowski speaks with the press after his presentation to
GRCC's Dealing with the Hidden Coinsequences of War
on September 22, 2005. Peter is the Director of the Rochester Vet
Center, an independent center to assist returning veterans and their
families in coping with the aftermath of service in wartime.
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Dealing With the Hidden
Consequences of War - Sept. 22, 2005
Twenty-two people were in attendance for
this program presented by
Dr. Peter Ziarnowski, and Mary Anne Vitticore from the Rochester's Vet
Center. Some comments that were made:
"We all bear the cognitive dissonance of
war from our country, for in some way, we all participate."
This statement was made about the fact we pay taxes, we recycle metals
that are made into war items, we pray but cannot stop war.
"I don't want to hear…. 'we sent them…' I
didn't send anyone to war!"
>"I didn't want to be there… but God's hands were
carrying me." Vietnam Vet.
"Women
soldiers have 10 % more post traumatic symptoms than men, as they are
carrying a burden of being female in what is perceived as a male war,
especially in Iraq."
Below, Rev. Joy Bergfalk and Deacon John
Brasley walk the labyrinth in prayer for our troops and for peace on
earth:
This program is
sponsored by the Greater Rochester Community of Churches
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