When we remain complacent, we become part of the system that oppresses people. Also, the society that resorts to violence to solve its problems cannot ever rid itself of violence. Our economic system that drives people to deprive others so that we can have more than their share is also to blame. VitW has educated people about the sanctions. By educating the American public, the American government is affected.
People write advocacy letters and encourage their representatives to examine the situation in Iraq.
Recently, a U.S. Senator has expressed interest in going to Iraq. Also, a group of Nobel Laureates recently returned from Iraq. Members of this campaign have held vigils, done civil disobedient actions, written to the media, given talks, etc. We do believe our efforts have raise the level of awareness considerably. We do not know Saddam Hussein's intentions, but we believe that our work is effective and educative.