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Iraq Veterans & Gold Star Fathers Speak Out Against the War

Tue, 08/19/2008 - 23:56 — darla

IVAW and Gold Star Fathers speak out during State of the Union Base Tour at OK State Capitol

The Iraq Veterans Against the War State of the Union Tour will be stopping at eight military bases this summer, including Ft. Sill in Lawton, OK, August 17th through 19th. The tour's goal is to entertain service members and veterans with live music and BBQs, and also to provide a forum for conversation between IVAW members and troops about the occupation, GI rights and navigating the Veterans Administration.

Peace Vigils Every Monday

Thu, 03/27/2008 - 13:34 — Molly

This is to invite anyone who interested to join our weekly peace vigils at Flood and Main (the Peace Corner) from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.  Feel free to bring any signs or flags that promote peace in the Iraq War.   

If you have any questions, contact Molly Roberts at molly8@cox.net or Diane Vanlandingham at d.gardendancer@gmail.com.

Refocus Priorities on America

Thu, 03/27/2008 - 13:30 — Molly

March 27, 2008
To the Editor of the Norman Transcript:

 

As you read this we will have begun our sixth year at war in Iraq with no end in sight. 4,000 soldiers have given their lives for our country and over 30,000 have been injured – many with traumatic brain injuries and many have lost limbs. Unless you are a member of a military family, these figures may be difficult to grasp. Most of us think that we have not been personally affected by the war. But consider this, latest estimates of the monetary cost of the war range from 1 to 3 trillion dollars. This is money that could have been used to improve our economy by providing health care benefits for all, education, jobs, and improvements in our infrastructure. We could have been well on our way to new sources of clean energy that would have freed us from our increasing dependence on oil. These are just a few of the concerns and needs of the American public that will continue to go wanting until we refocus our priorities on our needs at home rather than on a flawed foreign policy that is costing us too dearly in blood and treasure. Of course, when we talk about treasure, it’s just money. The permanent losses in lives and quality of lives can never be regained, but we can honor our soldiers and their families for their services by caring for them and by providing the best and most timely services that this nation has to offer.

Open Letter to Three Iraqi Women from an Oregon Mother

Fri, 03/14/2008 - 19:30 — Niki
March 3rd, 2008
From a Marine Mom Member of Military Families Speak Out (MFSO - Oregon)

The steam has long since dissipated from my coffee cup as I strain to write this letter to the three of you. You don’t know me, and one of you will never have an opportunity to read this letter, but you have each left your mark upon my soul. Though I do not know your names you will recognize who you are and I speak to you woman to woman and mother to mother and mother to child.

Will the Real McCain Please Sit Down

Wed, 01/30/2008 - 21:38 — ken

Posted by DuncanWaring Free Republic 1-30-8 John Sidney McCain III entered the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland in 1954. Young McCain wanted to become an admiral. He planned to be the "first son and grandson of four star admirals" to achieve such a distinction. But that was not to be. McCain III possessed none of the innate character and discipline traits that helped mold his father and grandfather into great military leaders. His father, John S. "Junior" McCain, and grandfather, John S. McCain, Sr., were famous four-star Admirals in the U.S. Navy.

Ltr to Inhofe - 10-30-2007

Tue, 10/30/2007 - 20:36 — Molly

Oct 30, 2007

 

Dear Senator Inhofe,

Ltr to Cole Oct 30, 2007

Tue, 10/30/2007 - 20:34 — Molly

Oct 30, 2007

 

Dear Rep. Cole,

Oct 24, 2007 ltr to Rep. Tom Cole

Wed, 10/24/2007 - 14:54 — Molly

Oct 24, 2007

 

Dear Rep. Cole,

Oct. 14, 2007 letter to congress

Thu, 10/11/2007 - 16:42 — Molly

In a recent Associated Press story, the new Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mike Mullin, stated that establishing security is critical to giving the Iraq government the ‘breathing space’ it needs to find a power sharing formula.  He goes on to say that political reconciliation and economic growth are equally important to stabilizing Iraq.“ Barring that”, he says, “no amount of troops or time will make much of a difference”. 

9/26/07 letter to Cole, Coburn and Inhofe

Wed, 09/26/2007 - 16:34 — Molly

  This letter is to urge you to vote against the extension of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act that authorizes warrantless (no approval by a FISA court required) wiretapping and other forms of electronic surveillance. The requirement for FISA court approval should be reinstated so that our constitutional right to privacy can be restored.  The FISA court approval provision did not require prior approval before surveillance could begin. It contained a retroactive approval provision that allowed immediate surveillance to begin when time was critical.

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