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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.”
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Peace builders strategize

   Peace builders strategize

 

     The Peace Action Campaign

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.

     Join Us

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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