The demonstration was organized by Global Peace and Justice-Turkey. They had invited me to speak and my trip was supported by the Chamber of Engineers and Architects. A strong element of the peace effort there is the presence of professionals, architects, physicians and engineers who join with teachers, students and union organizations to form a very politically aware and powerful counterpoint to a somewhat conservative government. The country is 90% Muslim, and the government is secular. Many people are not practicing religiously but identify as a Muslim Nation.
