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War Has Begun This is a grim day for America and the world. It will be a devastating day for the people of Iraq. As our government rains bombs down on Iraq, many of us are looking for comfort in our friends and our family. We can only keep hope in our hearts and take solace in one another. Many of us have friends and loved ones in the armed forces, and we hope that they are safe and come home soon. In the midst of war, we cannot now forget the inspiring example of the tens of millions of people who have come together, in this country and around the world, to call for peace. A change has begun to happen in this country and that change will continue to emerge. Never before have so many people come together, throughout the world, to prevent war. The world is, and will be, a better place for it. In an increasingly interdependent world, the administration's policies are isolating the United States from our friends. We are not seen as a good neighbor, but rather as a bully, by countries around the world. The administration's radical, unilateralist foreign policy is as unsustainable as it is dangerous. It will ultimately be repudiated by the American people and the world. Change has begun and we do not doubt that we will create a better role for this country. We can ensure that our leaders and elected officials are true to our democratic values, and we can ensure that our country becomes a better neighbor to the world. We will create a new foreign policy based on democracy, human rights, and cooperation with the global community. Hope is like a road in the country: there was never a road, but when many people walk on it, the road comes into existence.--Lin Yutang Below are five ways that you can continue to oppose the war on Iraq. Please see our Campaign for a New Foreign Policy for more information about a long term change in direction.
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The US military plans to "shock and awe" the people of Iraq unleashing 3,000 cruise missiles in the first 48 hours of an attack. That's roughly one high-explosive warhead a minute for two days straight. Each cruise missile carries the explosive capability to destroy a building the size of one of the World Trade Center Twin Towers. For tips on getting heard on the radio, visit our How To… section.
Urge your Representative to co-sponsor HJ Res 24 (the Brown, Hoeffel, Tausher Resolution), which would require the President to answer key questions about an Iraq war before any military attack can happen. Tell your Senators to support the Senate version of this resolution, called SJ Res 9. Find out who represents you at congress.org
In addition, there will be a rally in New York City on Saturday March 22, 2003. Protesters will gather at noon on Broadway between 38th and 42nd Streets, Manhattan. For more information see www.peaceactionnewyorkstate.org
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