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celebrate International day of Non-Violence

celebrate International day of Non-Violence

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Started by Anonymous 18 years, 11 months ago
Gandhi has been hailed as a modern spiritual leader and one of Time Magazine\'s people of the century. Gandhi has inspired many men and women of action including Julius Nyerere,Kenneth Kaunda, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu, Dalai Lama, Aung San Suu Kyi,Lech Walesa and many other leaders. Gandhi\'s philosophy of peaceful resistance is both ideal and practical for today\'s life. The true essence of his philosophy begins with the way we conduct our daily lives and we treat our fellow human beings. This has immense impact on today\'s world of widespread hatred and bloodshed. We, the undersigned request the Honorable US Congress to take necessary action in celebrating October 2nd 2007 as the INTERNATIONAL DAY OF NON-VIOLENCE through education and public awareness programs such as seminars, exhibitions and commemorative stamps, as advised by the United Nation\'s 61st General body resolution on June 16th, 2007 sponsored by 142 countries.

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October 2, 2007

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Elena Hayes
18 years ago Featured

Such a great idea. There is too much fighting and negativity everywhere we look. A day dedicated to peace would be a good start for everyone.

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Sarah Sinclair
18 years ago Featured

The world could use a lot more love and peace right now. We need to remember what he fought for.

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Linda Hayes
18 years ago Featured

Teach the kids about nonviolence in school. My grandkids need to hear this message.

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Mark Reeves
18 years ago Featured

WHY AREN'T WE DOING THIS ALREADY? It's about time the US stepped up and joined the rest of the world on this.

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David Diallo
18 years ago Featured

Peace is better than war plain and simple.

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James Vega
18 years ago Featured

Gandhi is the reason I have hope for humanity. Let's make this day official.

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