Dec
15th

Against The War?

Files under My Life | Posted by Clint Lenard

So am I. You might want to take a look at this:

Dear Clint,Since President Bush ordered the invasion of Iraq in March 2003, almost 3,000 American troops and approximately 650,000 Iraqi civilians have died as a result.  Our nation has spent more than $350 billion to fund this war while support for it has dropped to abysmal lows – along with the President’s approval ratings.  This disastrous war is the reason Americans delivered a mandate for change in the 2006 midterm election.

And yet, very little has changed. President Bush still refuses any sane recommendations to end the war in Iraq, and the Democratic leadership is saying that they won’t vote to end the funding for the war, either.

That’s not even close to good enough.  That’s why we’re asking you to Join Peace Action and United for Peace and Justice (UFPJ) when we march on Washington on Saturday, January 27, and then meet to lobby Congress on Monday, January 29!

The American public has unequivocally demanded a major change in Iraq policy.  Peace Action and UFPJ want real plans for troop withdrawal, diplomacy and reconstruction now, not half-hearted promises or requests for even more troops to be sent to Iraq. 

On January 27, hundreds of thousands of ignored Americans will demand a change from Washington by coming here and making their voices heard.  Two days later, on January 29th, we will follow up by taking our message directly to Congress with a massive lobby day.  (And on January 28, the day between, there will be lobby trainings, along with other meetings, trainings, and some planned entertainment.)  Contact your local affiliate chapter to see who is going to the march, and join Peace Action in creating real change in American foreign policy.

Thank you for your dedication to peace - we hope to see you on the 27th-29th!

Sincerely,

Kevin M. Martin
Executive Director
Peace Action
Education Fund

Interesting and I hope they get a TON of extra people involved in this. I know I can’t make it unfortunately, but I definitely support the project!

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