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Sign the Mandate for Peace Petition
Send it to your family and friends.The Petition reads
in part: “The people have spoken out through the 2006 mid-term
election. By voting out pro-war candidates and changing control
over Congress, we have repudiated war policies and issued a
mandate for new policies that promote peace and international
cooperation.”
Mandate for Peace Site
www.mandateforpeace.org
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This is for Organizations and State
and Local Officials. Please sign and send to us to add your
name to our list of endorsers, or if you would like a presentation
of the campaign, please contact us at peaceaction@peaceactionmich.org.
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Make Peace
A Priority
in 2008 and Beyond
by Al Fishman
The Preamble to the U.S. Constitution includes the following
as objectives: "promote the general welfare" and
"provide for the common defense".
It's clear that during the two terms of this appointed President
the only welfare being promoted has been that of the super-rich.
No effort has been spared by this Administration to starve
or undercut government institutions designed to protect the
many. In fact, almost every such institution has been subverted
by placing it in the hands of forces it was designed to regulate
or monitor.
And millions of our fellow citizens who supported the invasion
and occupation of Iraq - some of them up until the 2006 election
- have come to understand that, in every conceivable way,
the security of our country has been dangerously undermined
by Bush's policy. This policy has resulted in the death of
four thousand men and women, with tens of thousands more physically
and mentally wounded The number of Iraqi dead and wounded
is a hidden number, but certainly in the hundreds of thousands.
The Bush policy has strengthened Al Qaeda, increased our nation's
international isolation, stretched our volunteer military
to near breaking point, and indentured future generations
with an incredible debt. In every aspect, the past nearly
eight years have failed to "provide for the common defense".
The 2008 election provides our movement with the opportunity
to place the issue of war or peace front and center. And,
together with local allies in the Detroit Area Peace With
Justice Network (DAPJN), and nationally with members of United
For Peace and Justice (UFPJ), we'll have a number of tools
available to do just that. Our tactics will be tailored to
satisfy the laws governing political activity.
* A Congressional Scorecard, produced by Peace Action, will
display the votes of members of both houses of Congress on
issues with which we have been concerned. Any of our organizational
allies will be able to disseminate this information.
* We will request that Congressional candidates answer our
issues questionnaire and will make their responses - or lack
of same - available to the public.
* In selected priority races we will produce Voter Guides,
comparing questionnaire answers and/or voting records on these
issues. As an example, see the included Voter Guide being
used by UFPJ in those states where Presidential primary contests
are yet to be held.
* Through National Peace Action's Political Action Committee
and Board of Directors, we will be able to endorse and provide
financial or in-kind support for candidates in selected priority
races.
* At public appearances, we will organize efforts to confront
candidates regarding their positions on critical issues.
* In order to make accomplish this work we need additional
contributions for our electoral activity. Your donation may
be to Peace Action of MI or Peace Action of MI Education Fund.
Keep Our Eyes On the Prize
One of the most significant developments in this election
year has been the spirited participation of young voters,
looking for a change in the direction of our country. It would
be the ultimate tragedy if that participation and that demand
for change were to be undermined by the kinds of dirty tricks
and diversionary tactics that have become all too common in
the life of our nation - especially in elections. Racism,
in particular, has often been the tool used to divert progressive
movements. And those of us motivated by the advancement of
peace and justice need to be ever vigilant and pro-active
in this struggle. We need to dedicate ourselves to making
this election about the war, the economy, and our civil liberties
- and changing the direction of our nation.
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Our greatest strength lies in our members
and the hard work of our volunteers. Every individual member
represents a larger population that wants to see a substantial
change in our foreign policy. Informed constituents willing
to invest in this work sends a powerful message that our elected
officials can not ignore! In addition, our capabilities as
a growing organization solely depend upon the amount of funding
we have available. During this critical time in our history,
it is essential that we stand up for our values, and demand
a change. Please join Michigan Peace Action today, and help
us shape a better future!
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