No New War On Iraq

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Even though President Obama said himself that "There is no military solution." to the crisis in Iraq, he ordered the second group of "advisors" into action this week. They join earlier contingents of special forces advisers and troops to defend the Embassy. A U.S. aircraft carrier now lingers off shore.

Take action now. Tell Congress to forcefully oppose any U.S. Military action in Iraq.

The danger of mission creep is underlined by the fact that a new contingent of advisors has already been called for. Too often in the past our dispatch of advisors has grown into full-scale war. Sending the advisors has set US boots on the ground. U.S. personnel are involved in the civil strife and can be attacked or put at risk--situations which, in the past, have served as pretexts for growing military involvement.

We stopped the bombing of Syria because we responded quickly and loudly, and Congress raised a ruckus.  Tell them to act now to prevent any new war in Iraq.

Iraq's Parliament is in the midst of choosing a new government after recent elections. That government will have the responsibility to resolve the current crisis and avert the danger of civil war. There is nothing that U.S. military involvement can do to contribute to a peaceful and lasting solution. This is a lesson we should have learned from the past ten years of involvement. 

Tell Congress to oppose any US military involvement. The President is not authorized to act on his own, the Congress needs to assert its authority for peace. 

For peace, Shelagh Foreman Program Director

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