Dear Declaration of Peace supporter,
Earlier this month, during the sixth anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq, hundreds of events and actions took place across the country in support of the people of Iraq and in opposition to the U.S. military occupation of Iraq. Like most of you, we were involved in organizing and participating in local events and in mobilizing for the March 21st March on the Pentagon.
We are pleased to learn that President Obama has called for the removal of “combat troops” from Iraq by August 31, 2010. But, we are very concerned about the very real possibility of a “re-designation” process going on that allows tens of thousands of soldiers to remain in Iraq. While President Obama has called for complete troop “redployment” from Iraq by the end of 2011, we remain equally concerned about whether or not this will actually be carried out.
And then there are the matters that have not been addressed well by the new Administration.
The issues of U.S. military bases, control of Iraqi oil, the ongoing use of military contractors (mercenaries), reparations to the people of Iraq, persistent outbreaks of violence within Iraq, millions of refugees and internally displaced Iraqis, and the availability of humanitarian aid are all very serious matters that the Peace for Iraq movement must address with the Obama Administration and the U.S. Congress, in the coming months.
The work of The Declaration of Peace clearly must continue throughout 2009. The way forward requires our continued diligence and the mutual support of the work at hand.
As the seventh year of the U.S. military occupation of Iraq continues, The Declaration of Peace will continue to coordinate nationally as we all organize locally. Let us all seek ways to support and strengthen each other’s work to bring about our common goal of Peace for Iraq.
Thank you very much to all who have contributed financially to The Declaration of Peace since its inception three years ago. We greatly appreciate those who have chosen to generously donate on a regular basis!
However, over the course of the past three months, while supporting sixth anniversary events and promoting the work of Iraq humanitarian aid organizations, we have expended all our funds.
Could you please donate $10 or more to help support The Declaration of Peace at this time?
We’re humbly asking for your support.
All of our money comes directly from you. We receive no foundation or other funding, and have no paid organizers.
The Declaration of Peace is a grassroots-driven, volunteer-run national campaign focused on Peace for Iraq.
This is your campaign!
We’re asking for a contribution of $10 or more to keep the campaign secure through 2009.
This is a critical time! We need your support!
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Thank You!
The National Coordinating Body of The Declaration of Peace
Timothy Baer (Nashville, Indiana)
Christine Glaser (Bloomington, Indiana)
Andrew Sawtelle (Providence, Rhode Island)