In the hope of removing President Saddam Hussein we have bombed and sanctioned the people of Iraq, with devastating effect, for eight years. Unfortunately, for the people of Iraq, it has not succeeded in removing Saddam Hussein. Targeting civilians as a foreign policy tool is inconsistent with the values of our democracy. Peace Action, along with other national groups, is coordinating a series of protests to demonstrate the growing demand among Americans that the bombing of civilians stop. Following a national press conference and coordinated national action in 15 cities last week, Peace Action is helping to coordinate a protest and civil disobedience by religious leaders at the White House this coming June 3, and a major national demonstration in Washington on June 5.
Recent polls show significant decline in public approval for the war as civilian casualties mount.
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