Don't Escalate, Negotiate! A vigil for peace in Afghanistan

From Durham SDS durhamsds@gmail.com ------------------------------------------------ Tuesday, April 7, 3-5PM: Don't Escalate, Negotiate! A vigil for peace in Afghanistan, on the central triangle in downtown Durham, at the intersection of Main Street and Mill Road. Last weekend, President Obama announced his plans to escalate the war in Afghanistan with an additional 21,000 troops. Join us for a vigil to call on Congress to halt the escalation of troop levels in Afghanistan and commit to diplomacy instead of violence. Without a clear strategy, benchmarks for success, and a plan to bring our troops home, this escalation will only prolong the American-led occupation – increasing anti-American sentiment throughout the region – while failing to make America any safer. In a time of economic crisis, these resources can be better used to solve problems here at home. In order to make sure we don't make the same mistakes we have made in the past, we need to truly change America's foreign policy by not escalating a war with no end in sight. This vigil is in solidarity with United for Peace and Justice, and the hundreds of other demonstrations happening across this country during the week of April 6-9th to call for diplomacy instead of military force in Afghanistan. During this week, we ask that you call your Member of Congress and let them know you oppose escalation in Afghanistan. If you’re not sure who represents you, visit the House of Representatives website . Also, you can call the White House and tell the President you oppose escalation in Afghanistan: 202-456-1111. Some signs will be available. If you want to bring your own, we suggest: Don't Escalate, Negotiate! U.S. Troops Out of Afhanistan Diplomacy, Not War For more information on Afghanistan and the current situation, please check out: Filed under:

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