Voters For Peace: The power to end the war and prevent future wars of aggression

So Long Gitmo, New Possibilities for Peace

In his inauguration speech President Obama said: "America must play its role in ushering in a new era of peace." But, he also began his speech saying "Our nation is at war, against a far-reaching network of violence and hatred" and concluded saying that the United States would "not to apologize for our way of life, nor waiver in its defense."

Voters for Peace will push for a "new era of peace" by continuing to organize peace voters and speaking out in a unified voice in opposition to war. A major focal point of our advocacy will be the cost of war in this time of economic crisis. With a military budget approaching $1 trillion and the economy collapsing and needing major investment, we can no longer afford the wasteful and bloated military budget. It is time to invest in diplomacy, negotiation and multilateralism so war can be prevented.

When President Obama is right we will applaud him and when he is wrong we will hold him accountable. Please take a few minutes to send a letter to President Obama today.

February 10, 2010

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Dear President Obama:

Thank you for taking steps to close Guantanamo. This is one of the outrages of the last presidency that needs to be undone. Your first step, halting the unconstitutional military commissions by ordering the prosecution to seek a 120-day suspension, and, your second, signing an executive order closing Guantanamo within a year are the beginning of new era where the United States lives within the law and up to its ideals.

I am also pleased that you are moving forward on removing combat troops from Iraq and urge you to do more. The U.S. needs to remove all troops and mercenaries from Iraq and end this war that never should have begun. I also urge you to re-think the escalation of war in Afghanistan. Troops will not solve this conflict. Russia had three times as many troops in Afghanistan and failed. This conflict will be costly in lives and treasure, treasure we do not have.

Thank you for these initial positive steps. I hope they will be followed by more steps toward a demilitarized foreign policy and domestic policies that are within the framework of the U.S. Constitution and respect civil liberties.

Sincerely,

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