Dear President Barack Obama,
We, the undersigned people of conscience who respect international law and the sanctity of human life, urge you to take appropriate action towards peace and justice in the crisis facing the people of Afghanistan.
We are concerned that the current violence and ongoing humanitarian crisis is further eroding America's image in Afghanistan. For this reason, a strong, balanced stance from you that is aimed at fostering an enduring peace is vital.
We strongly condemn air strikes which cause civilian casualties, like the recent attacks in Western Afghanistan killing more than 140 civilians on May 5th. 2009. This must stop, and every diplomatic measure must be taken to end the ongoing conflict in Afghanistan.
Mr. President, we look towards your leadership and direction for a change in the lives of the Afghan people. We appreciate the support the US is giving to help rebuild Afghanistan. However, the lives of innocent Afghans being killed must end. We hold you in a different light than that of your predecessor and expect more caution when it comes to the lives of innocent Afghans.
We therefore call on you to demonstrate your commitment to changing our nation's current policy towards Afghanistan by pursuing peace and justice for the Afghan people.
We are committed to helping advice the current administration in constructive and balanced policies towards Afghanistan.
God Bless!
cc:
Madame Speaker Nancy Pelosi
Speaker, US House of Representatives
Sec. Robert Gates
Defense Secretary
Dept. of Defense
Senator John F. Kerry
Chairman, US Senate Foreign Relations Committee
I have been reading through the comments all morning and honestly the stories people are sharing about the civilian impact are just heartbreaking to process. It is wild how quiet the administration is being about these specific policy changes right now despite the clear urgency of the situation on the ground.
May 14, 2009
I honestly never thought this would gain this much steam when I first typed it out in my living room late at night. Looking at the list of people backing this really makes me feel like maybe there is a path toward actual peace if we just keep pushing on the right people despite how impossible it feels sometimes.
Reached 100 supporters
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6 Comments
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Mike Malhotra
17 years ago
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we need to stop acting like these drone strikes and air raids dont have consequences. killing people is not bringing peace.
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James Powell
17 years ago
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diplomacy first. violence is only making the world hate us more.
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Linda Ward
17 years ago
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BEYOND DISGUSTED. 140 civilians? how can anyone justify that under any circumstance? stop the bombing.
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Robert Pratt
17 years ago
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too many lives lost already. bring an end to this policy.
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Sarah Bailey
17 years ago
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it is heartbreaking to see so many innocent people getting caught in the crossfire. enough is enough.
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David Patel
17 years ago
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why are we still doing this? we said we wanted change and this is just more of the same war mess.
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Dear President Barack Obama,
We, the undersigned people of conscience who respect international law and the sanctity of human life, urge you to take appropriate action towards peace and justice in the crisis facing the people of Afghanistan.
We are concerned that the current violence and ongoing humanitarian crisis is further eroding America's image in Afghanistan. For this reason, a strong, balanced stance from you that is aimed at fostering an enduring peace is vital.
We strongly condemn air strikes which cause civilian casualties, like the recent attacks in Western Afghanistan killing more than 140 civilians on May 5th. 2009. This must stop, and every diplomatic measure must be taken to end the ongoing conflict in Afghanistan.
Mr. President, we look towards your leadership and direction for a change in the lives of the Afghan people. We appreciate the support the US is giving to help rebuild Afghanistan. However, the lives of innocent Afghans being killed must end. We hold you in a different light than that of your predecessor and expect more caution when it comes to the lives of innocent Afghans.
We therefore call on you to demonstrate your commitment to changing our nation's current policy towards Afghanistan by pursuing peace and justice for the Afghan people.
We are committed to helping advice the current administration in constructive and balanced policies towards Afghanistan.
God Bless!
cc:
Madame Speaker Nancy Pelosi
Speaker, US House of Representatives
Sec. Robert Gates
Defense Secretary
Dept. of Defense
Senator John F. Kerry
Chairman, US Senate Foreign Relations Committee
I have been reading through the comments all morning and honestly the stories people are sharing about the civilian impact are just heartbreaking to process. It is wild how quiet the administration is being about these specific policy changes right now despite the clear urgency of the situation on the ground.
May 14, 2009
I honestly never thought this would gain this much steam when I first typed it out in my living room late at night. Looking at the list of people backing this really makes me feel like maybe there is a path toward actual peace if we just keep pushing on the right people despite how impossible it feels sometimes.
Reached 100 supporters
May 14, 2009
6 Comments
M
Mike Malhotra
17 years ago
Featured
we need to stop acting like these drone strikes and air raids dont have consequences. killing people is not bringing peace.
J
James Powell
17 years ago
Featured
diplomacy first. violence is only making the world hate us more.
L
Linda Ward
17 years ago
Featured
BEYOND DISGUSTED. 140 civilians? how can anyone justify that under any circumstance? stop the bombing.
R
Robert Pratt
17 years ago
Featured
too many lives lost already. bring an end to this policy.
S
Sarah Bailey
17 years ago
Featured
it is heartbreaking to see so many innocent people getting caught in the crossfire. enough is enough.
D
David Patel
17 years ago
Featured
why are we still doing this? we said we wanted change and this is just more of the same war mess.
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we need to stop acting like these drone strikes and air raids dont have consequences. killing people is not bringing peace.