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	Between now and November 8th, Veterans For Peace has a unique opportunity to highlight that #PeaceIsPossible.  We can and MUST use every venue to share our experiences and help people understand that war is not the answer. Every week, from now until the election, Veterans For Peace will release a list of questions for the presidential candidates, and we want YOUR help  Our focus this week: US "War On Terror" in the Middle East and Afghanistan This week two U.S. soldiers were killed in Afghanistan, bringing the total U.S. deaths in Afghanistan to 2386. Fifteen years after the U.S. invasion and occupation of Afghanistan, the Taliban are resurgent in many parts of the country. What is the withdrawal plan for the U.S. military to finally withdraw our troops from Afghanistan? Also this week, at least one U.S. soldier has been killed in the battle to retake Mosul from ISIL in Iraq, bringing the total U.S. combat deaths in Iraq to 4506 and there have been thousands of Iraqi deaths.  Hundreds of U.S. troops are involved in this operation, in spite of President Obama’s pledge that there would be “no boots on the ground” in Iraq. What is your timetable for removing ALL troops from Iraq and how do you plan to be accountable to that timetable? The humanitarian crisis in Syria is at an all time high.  The UN Humanitarian Chief has called it a “stain on the world’s collective conscious”.  The U.S. has done little to accept refugees from the region.  What is your plan to increase the number of Syrian refugees accepted into the United States? We know that enforcing a  “No Fly Zone” is a serious escalation of the conflict and often requires the destruction of another country’s air force and air defenses. Do you believe a no fly zone is necessary in Syria? How do you plan on enforcing a no fly zone? What is your plan to push diplomatic solutions in Syria to avoid escalation of the war? The drone campaign in Pakistan, Somalia, Yemen and Afghanistan has been devastating to the populations of these countries, as figures indicate that the vast majority of the victims of these attacks are civilians.  The UN has also voiced serious opposition to the legality of these drone attacks.  There are now former drone operators who are coming forward challenging the ways in which drones are used by the US Government.  What is your plan to prevent civilian deaths and to stop the U.S. continued use of drones? Submit your own question to the candidates! Help Us Put Peace Back In The Conversation! Send the above questions to each of the Presidential Candidates: Hillary ClintonDonald TrumpJill SteinGary Johnson Tweet to the Presidential candidates.  Make sure to use #PeaceIsPossible. Hillary Clinton:  @HillaryClinton Donald Trump:  @realDonaldTrump Jill Stein: @DrJillStein Gary Johnson: @GovGaryJohnson Find your local presidential campaign office and deliver the questionnaire in person. DONATE: Support the work of Veterans For Peace as we continue to be a voice against all wars! The people of the world are crying out for a path different than the one we are on today. You are not fooled by those who are leading us down a path of division and hate.  We all know #PeaceIsPossible and working together we will bring about the world we seek, a world without war. Check out previous week's questions on nuclear weapons and US Military and Foreign Policy in Korea!
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