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Send CODEPINK's Platform for Peace & Security to DNC Chairperson Howard Dean!

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May 18, 2013

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Dear DNC Chairman Howard Dean:

When I read the new platform of the Democratic National Committee, I realized that you were missing some core points that address the true crises of our nation. I am deeply concerned that both the Democratic and Republican parties have led us down the path of militarism and neglected our basic needs, impoverishing our communities and endangering our security. I urge you to reverse our current military quagmires in the name of the war on terrorism; liberate us from the oil companies’ polluting agenda and begin a serious offensive for conservation, efficiency and renewable energy; promote good jobs at living wages instead of pursuing cheap labor abroad; and transfer war funds to health care, clean energy and anti-poverty efforts at home and abroad. Toward this end, I respectfully submit CODEPINK's Platform for Peace and Security, which captures, in clear, thorough language, my own desires for the future of our country. A Fox News reporter recently said, "George Bush will eventually go back to Texas, but CODEPINK is here to stay." It's time to listen to the voice of peace movement; we were right about the invasion and we represent the majority of the American people. We will continue to stand up for our nation and a more just and sustainable future, no matter who ends up in the White House next year. ***************** CODEPINK Platform for Peace and Security - Withdraw all U.S. troops and military contractors from Iraq. - Redirect war funding and excess Pentagon spending toward needs at home, including healthcare, education and rebuilding New Orleans. - Move from unilateralism and pre-emptive strikes to international cooperation and diplomacy. Start with Iran. - Seek dialogue with warring parties and increased development assistance to end the fighting and poverty in Afghanistan. - Respect international law and the sovereignty of other nations, including Pakistan. - Promote global disarmament, including the disarming of US nuclear stockpiles. - Promote an equitable peace plan between Israel and Palestine that would leave the Palestinians with a viable state. - Fight terrorism through police and intelligence efforts and by addressing root causes. - End torture, respect human rights, and restore habeas corpus. Close Guantanamo. - Respect the rule of law, uphold the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. - Hold officials accountable for their abuses of power, using such remedies as impeachment. - Protect personal freedom by rejecting warrantless spying, stifling of dissent, and other affronts to individual liberty. - Provide universal healthcare through a single-payer, not-for-profit system. - Replace "free trade" agreements with fair trade deals with other countries that protect workers' rights and the environment. - Implement humane and comprehensive immigration reform that affirms the dignity and integrity of immigrant families. - Address global warming and oil dependence by raising auto fuel economy, imposing mandatory caps on carbon pollution and investing in public transportation, energy conservation technologies and alternative energy development. - Protect women’s reproductive freedom, including the right-to-choose. - Ensure equality for lesbians gays and transgender people, including in marriage and military service. - Implement Clean Money public financing of elections, plus free TV/radio time for candidates. - Mandate paper ballots and rigorous audits of elections. - Break up media conglomerates, diversify broadcasting, expand minority and nonprofit ownership of our airwaves, and provide high-speed community Internet for all. ***************** Thank you. Sincerely,
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