Dear Jim, The war in Iraq was a catastrophic mistake and a tremendous moral failure. But there is dangerous momentum to begin another war of choice, this time with Iran. That is why Congresswoman Barbara Lee has introduced legislation that, in her words, "directs the President to appoint a Special Envoy for Iran to ensure that all diplomatic avenues are pursued to avoid a war with Iran and to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon." Whether or not you think your representative will co-sponsor the bill, we need you to pick up the phone and make a call. Unfortunately, while the American people are opposed to another war of choice, those pushing for war have been far more vocal and organized than the rest of us. Our friends on the Hill have told us that congressional offices are hearing from people who want us to go to war, but not from those who would like to see a diplomatic solution. We cannot allow those howling for war to be met with a deafening silence on our side. Our allies in Congress need to know their constituents want them to remain steadfast. And we need to put other lawmakers on notice that their constituents reject the dangerous saber-rattling that might bring our nation to the brink of war. While there are no easy solutions to addressing the challenges we face with Iran, it is imperative that we pursue diplomacy. Yet right now, all options are on the table except direct negotiations. That's a recipe for another needless war. We can't wait for the first bombs to drop. We need to speak out now. Thank you for speaking out. Matt Lockshin, Campaign Manager CREDO Action from Working Assets |
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Vote against war with Iran
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