NP Fwd: Action Alert: War is Not the Answer

[Doug Millison]

>Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 17:11:14 -0400
>From: sojourners at sojo.net
>Subject: Action Alert: War is Not the Answer
>
>
>SPEAK OUT: War is Not the Answer
>http://www.sojo.net/action
>
>This week is a critical time to voice your opinion in the
>debate on Iraq. Sojourners urges that Saddam Husseinís threat
>be disarmed through effective diplomacy, not aggression.
>
>Congress is likely to vote this week on a resolution
>authorizing President Bush to use armed force against Iraq -
>giving the president an open-ended mandate to wage war.
>Momentum against war is building. Congressional offices are
>receiving thousands of messages from people concerned about a
>possible war. Yet many members of Congress are still
>undecided or leaning toward approving the presidentís
>request.
>
>Let your voice be heard!
>
>* PRAY for a peaceful outcome.
>
>* CALL, fax, or e-mail your senators and representative to
>tell them to support an effective diplomatic process for
>disarming Saddam Hussein. Tell them to vote against
>authorizing war.
>
>* WRITE to your local newspaper or jam the lines of your
>local radio talk shows with a message of peace.
>
>* ORGANIZE a prayer vigil, community peace rally, or
>teach-in.
>
>* FORWARD this e-mail to your friends and family!
>
>* DOWNLOAD, display, and distribute our free "War is Not the
>Answer" posters (available at http://www.sojo.net/action).
>
>* VISIT http://www.sojo.net/action for assistance, talking
>points, and details on taking further action.
>
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