Join in and stop EVIL DICTATOR BUSH’s war! We can stop him, it’s not too late!
WHY OPPOSE THE WAR?
1. War with Iraq won’t make us safer. A unilateral attack by the United States will inflame anti-U.S. sentiment and may stimulate more attacks by extremists.
2. There is no imminent threat. There is no hard evidence that Iraq has nuclear weapons. Iraq has little means to deliver chemical and biological weapons to threaten countries in the Middle East, let alone the U.S.
3. A preemptive attack violates the U.N. charter. The U.N. Charter forbids member countries from attacking another country except in self defense. If the U.S. puts itself above international law it will further encourage other nations to do the same.
4. Our allies don’t support us in this war. U.S. allies in the Middle East oppose a U.S. attack on Iraq. Our European allies have urged the U.S. to work through the U.N. An invasion of Iraq would isolate the U.S. from the rest of the world and shatter the principles of international cooperation and mutual defense that are key to U.S. and global security.
5. Thousands of innocent people may die. Pentagon estimates say that an invasion of Iraq could lead to the deaths of 10,000 innocent civilians.
6. Young American men and women will fight and die. U.S. military action and possible occupation is likely to produce far more casualties than the previous Gulf War or the war in Afghanistan. Many combatants will suffer physical and psychological repercussions for years after the war ends.
7. Funding for education, environment and health care is already being cut in order to pay for the “war on terror.” Estimates put the cost of a war with Iraq at $60-$100 billion with ongoing billions for occupation and rebuilding Iraq.
8. Things may not be better after a war. We have no guarantee that a new regime in Iraq will make life any better for the Iraqi people or be any friendlier to the U.S. than the current one. The Taliban were once our allies in Afghanistan. Will the new regime in Iraq become our enemy after a few years?
9. There are other options. The U.S. can work through the U.N. using mechanisms such as the resumption of weapons inspections, negotiation, mediation, regional arrangements, and other peaceful means.
10. The American people have deep misgivings about this war. Many people know deep down that this war makes no sense. They are starting to speak up and make themselves heard. You can add your voice to activities in your community.