27th September 2002
Dear Friends –
Many of us are trying to figure out how best to resist the deafening drumbeat for war coming out of the Bush administration and amplified by a pliant media.
And now we must contend with a new and devastating development –
Sen. Paul Wellstone’s death in a plane crash – and the increasing possibility that the radically conservative republican administration may control the House of Representatives and the Senate after the November 5 elections.
Here are actions I am taking that make me feel less powerless, less disconnected, and hopeless. Please do what you can, where you can.
Stand Together In Community
Anti-war demonstrations occurred on Oct. 26 in many places around the world. I felt such incredible waves of hope and excitement standing in a sea of peace-loving people in San Francisco. Like surges of electricity, huge cheers moved through the crowd from one end of the march to the other- energizing each one of us who raised her voice to join the massive soundwave. For those of us who are eager to stay connected with the positive energy we felt at those rallies, and for those of us who were motivated to get active by seeing coverage of these events, here are websites that provide excellent information about how to stay/get plugged in.
Check out the following sites for more information on world-wide peace events.
United for Peace & Justice
Act Now To Stop War & End Racism
Call The White House
I have called to White House – 202.456.1111 – and expressed my opposition to the United States making war on Iraq. It was a very easy procedure: a friendly operator on the other end simply registered my opinion. The line is often busy but keep trying. The line is open from 9-5 Monday through Friday. Please join me in making this call.
Vote!
November 5 we have an opportunity to vote for men and women who are committed to peace and reconciliation rahter than war-making. Please be sure to get to the polls and remind your friends.
Put Your Money Where The Movement Is
I have made political contributions to Sen. Paul Wellstone and Rep. Barbara Lee among others. If you have financial resources, please consider directing a portion of them to senatorial and congressional candidates who are at risk because of their opposition to the war, particularly Senator Jean Carnahan of Missouri and Senate candidate Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire.
Thank you for considering any of these actions as well as for doing what you are already doing for peace and justice at this critical moment in our human history.
With all my heart,
Margie
Onward and Outward!
