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STOP THE INSANITY • NO WAR WITH IRAN - Protest
STOP THE INSANITY • NO WAR WITH IRAN
Protest: Tuesday, July 8th, 3pm
San Francisco Federal Building
450 Golden Gate Ave (near Civic Center BART)
Say No to Res 362. Say No to a Lobby for war.
For more details or to endorse this protest, go to:
www.StopAIPAC. org or email: people@stopaipac. org
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Protest Congressional Resolution Supporting Naval Blockade of Iran!
A resolution before Congress, known as “H Con Res 362”, is currently the
central legislative priority of the pro-war lobby AIPAC. It is another
step in the push for war. It is “demanding” a blockade of Iran, to be
initiated by President Bush. Part of the specific language is the
following:
…Demands that the President initiate an international effort to
immediately and dramatically increase the economic, political, and
diplomatic pressure on Iran to verifiably suspend its nuclear enrichment
activities by, inter alia, prohibiting the export to Iran of all refined
petroleum products; imposing stringent inspection requirements on all
persons, vehicles, ships, planes, trains, and cargo entering or departing
Iran….
What does this mean? According to Francis Boyle, Professor of
International Law at the University of Illinois "I do not see how this
could be done without a blockade given its comprehensive and unequivocal
language.” A blockade is an act of war. This can lead to catastrophic
consequences for all of us.
This Resolution now has 220 cosponsors (including more than 100 Democrats,
several of whom are in leadership positions) in the House of
Representatives, a majority of members. It now seems likely to be taken up
by the full House after the 4th of July recess. There is also a companion
measure in the Senate. While this resolution is “non-binding”, it will
only add fuel to the fire, and make it easier for Bush/Cheney in their
quest for war.
Take Action!
Go to www.StopAIPAC. org and follow the link to find out more and send a
note to your congressperson. Call your congressperson and tell them to
speak out in opposition. Tell your friends. Join in Protest. Together we
can stop this, together we can hold our representatives accountable.
STOP THE INSANITY • NO WAR WITH IRAN
Protest: Tuesday, July 8th, 3pm
San Francisco Federal Building
450 Golden Gate Ave (near Civic Center BART)
Say No to Res 362. Say No to a Lobby for war.
For more details or to endorse this protest, go to:
www.StopAIPAC. org or email: people@stopaipac. org
Posted by talieshah () at July 8, 2008 3:00 PM
