On Saturday, October 27th we are traveling to Smithfield, North Carolina to stop war, stop torture and stop extraordinary rendition.

A caravan of vehicles will leave Columbia for Smithfield at 8:30am that Saturday from the parking lot of Turnipseed and Associates at 1337 Assembly Street, near the Richland County Public Library. We will return that evening after the events. To be part of the caravan or for more information, call Michael Berg at 803-760-9208 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

  Join concerned citizens on Saturday, October 27th who are traveling from throughout the Southeast to Smithfield, North Carolina to stop war, stop torture and stop extraordinary rendition.

Aero Contractors, Ltd. is one of the private companies linked to the CIA’s practice of extraordinary rendition a phrase that disguises the kidnap, detention and torture of individuals alleged to be enemies of the United States, including those guilty of nothing other than being misidentified. Aero Contractors' headquarters is located at the Johnston County Airport near Smithfield.

Meet those arrested in April of this year while trying to deliver a citizen's arrest at the airport. Hear from Iraq War Veteran Sgt. Jimmy Massey; Youth Leaders in the North Carolina Stop Torture Now coalition; psychologist Art Eccleston, history professor Jerry Surh, scholars and activists from the Center for Theology and Social Analysis, as well as perfomances by Hip Hop Education, kid's activities and street theater.

A caravan of vehicles will leave Columbia for Smithfield at 8:30am that Saturday from the parking lot of Turnipseed and Associates at 1337 Assembly Street, near the Richland County Public Library. We will return that evening after the events. To be part of the caravan or for more information, call Michael Berg at 803-760-9208 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .