Work for Peace Abolish War Forever

"Either you are with us, or you are with the terrorists . . . and we know that God is not neutral between them." — George W. Bush State of the Union Address, Jan. 2002.

I know war as few other men now living know it, and nothing to me is more revolting. I have long advocated its complete abolition, as its very destructiveness in both friend and foe has rendered it useless as a method of settling international disputes. — General Douglas MacArthur Mankind must put an end to war or war will put an end to mankind. — John F. Kennedy The only way to abolish war is to make peace heroic. — John Dewey Shall we put an end to the human race, or shall mankind renounce war? — Bertrand Russell - Albert Einstein Manifesto   If we do not abolish war on this earth, then surely, one day war will abolish us from the earth. — Harry Truman More Quotable Peace Quotations Robert Muller's World Peace Plan 2010

Donald Rumsfeld making oil deal with Saddam Hussein after he used chemical WMD sold to him by President Reagan. Saddam Hussein captured by U.S. forces ostensibly for possession of chemical WMD.

What does it matter to the dead, the orphans, and the homeless whether the mad destruction is wrought under the name of totalitarianism or the holy name of liberty or democracy? — Mohandas K. Gandhi Permanent good can never be the outcome of untruth and violence. — Mohandas K. Gandhi

Groups Working to Abolish War

Other Groups Working for Peace

If it's not already part of your routine, please take some time everyday to sign petitions, send letters/faxes, and make phone calls. Here's a list of suggested actions and resources:

Send a Letter

• Join Amnesty International in demanding that President Bush adhere to obligations under international human rights and humanitarian laws.
  

• Oxfam is an international humanitarian and development organization founded to bring relief and progress to people in crisis. A world leader in emergency water and sanitation systems, Oxfam has already created emergency facilities for refugees along the Iraqi border and is poised to provide life-saving services throughout the region as these fast-evolving conditions permit. In addition to providing immediate relief, Oxfam is committed to helping the Iraqi people rebuild their lives and livelihoods over the long term.
  

Sign the Petitions

• Sign the Iraq Peace Pledge: http://www.peacepledge.org/(amz2e445yk33or45rkipbxy0)/Default.aspx
• George W. Bush ordered a War of Aggression against Iraq. If you support the goal of impeachment, read and sign both petitions:
  http://democrats.com/impeach AND http://votetoimpeach.org/.
• If you believe that Bush's actions are war crimes, and he should be indicted, prosecuted, and punished, read and sign petition:
  http://democrats.com/warcrimes

List of National Media Contacts

Here are some other suggestions to make a difference

Donate blood at a local Red Cross.

Write letters of condolence to the families of soldiers killed, wounded or captured.

Let your loved ones know that you love them.

Pray and/or meditate.

Carefully study the events that led up to the current war, as well as past wars and the results that they created.

Give some money or food to a homeless person.

Take public transportation more often.

Ask more questions.

Call radio talk shows and express your observations and insights.

Use multiple sources for information, especially foreign press.

Attend a peace vigil, anti-war protest, or anti-anti-war (pro USA) rally.

Light a candle, ring a bell, read a book.

Call or write to your congress-person, letting them know how you feel and what you think should be done differently.

Think critically, speak distinctly, and listen carefully, especially to opposing points of view.

Acknowledge those who disagree with you as individuals, not as members of some group.

Take a day off of work if you can. Spend the day alone at a park or somewhere out in nature.

Start a journal. In it, write about not only what is happening, but what you intend to do about it.