Study War No More: Peace March to Washington DC on Saturday, January 27
Tell the New Congress: Act NOW to Bring the Troops Home! Join United for Peace and Justice in a massive march on Washington, D.C., on Sat., January 27, to call on Congress to take immediate action to end the war.On Election Day the voters delivered a dramatic mandate for peace. Now it’s time for action. On January 27, 2007, we will converge from all around the country in Washington, D.C. to send a strong, clear message to Congress and the Bush Administration: The people of this country want the war and occupation in Iraq to end and we want the troops brought home now!
Congress has the power to end this war through legislation. We call on people from every congressional district in the country to gather in Washington, DC — to express support for those members of Congress who are prepared to take immediate action against the war; to pressure those who are hesitant to act; and to speak out against those who remain tied to a failed policy.
This is a crucial time for all those concerned about the occupation of Iraq to get involved in the process to bring our troops home and end this unjust war. President Bush is expected to announce his plan Wednesday night for 20,000 more troops to be deployed to Iraq. We must make our voices known and tell him that the American people will no longer support or even be apathetic on this issue.  On January 27 we will take collective action, as we march in Washington, DC, to make sure Congress understands the urgency of this moment.
I plan to be in DCFor more information call (212) 868-5545 or visit www.unitedforpeace.org
January 13th, 2007 at 3:18 pm
Heber, I absolutely think it is time to end this horrific war. Unfortunately, we have turned that entire country upside down. We have shattered the very structure of the country economically and so on. At this point, how do you think America can right its wrong?
January 13th, 2007 at 4:25 pm
Now that’s the million dollar question, Angie. I’m doubt that I have the answer, but I do have some ideas.
I think that first and foremost, we need to redeploy American troops from the region and encourage other countries to do the same. The presence of foreign troops in Iraq, seems to be fuel for militants to continue business as usual. Everyday that we are there, we give certain segments of the population a cause to rally around. The goal for them becomes the murder or ultimate retreat of American troops. This is not the time for Bush to be sending more than 20,000 more troops to Iraq. The real test will be for the Democrats who now have the power to challenge Bush and could ultimately use the power of the purse strings to bring this war to an end. (or at least our involvement in it…I believe that the people of Iraq - as one of the oldest and most accomplished civilizations in human history - have the ability to rectify this situation. American governmental leaders and “experts” should be careful of speaking about the people of Iraq in such paternalistic ways like they are children. Perhaps it’s time for America to reposition itself and instead of leading this thing - something that we’ve failed miserably at - we should follow the lead of dedicated Iraqis)
Not only do we need to pull our troops out, but we need to pull American corporations. There needs to be a military and corporate redeployment. We shouldn’t be building military bases on their land. That gives indication that we plan on being there for a long time. We shouldn’t have american corporations there getting rich off of their despair. (halliburton and others)
Those are just some very impromptu thoughts, but the bottom line is that the invasion of Iraq was justified by knowingly questionable information and the subsequent occupation confirms the fears of those who are concerned about the furtherance of American Imperialism.
Phase American troops out while phasing Iraqi troops (or UN or NATO troops) in and pull foreign corporations out. In tandem with that, focus american relief dollars to day to day needs, infrastructure rebuilding, job creation, and educational system support. The rebuilding effort should be a multi-national effort as well led by the Iraqi government and regional leaders. If the U.S. can’t rebuild all of New Orleans we *dog on* (*other words could be substituted here*) sure don’t have any business taking the lead trying to rebuild another nation.
Finally, those in governmental leadership in this country should be held accountable. Impeachment tribunals should be initiated as soon as possible for George Bush and others who must answer for the more than 3,000 American troops dead and more than 22,000 American troops wounded in what I call the “Vietnam War” of our generation. If Saddam Hussein had to face justice for past actions that negatively impacted his own people, why should George Bush be handed a license of freedom from justice?
January 14th, 2007 at 4:16 am
I AGREE