On Iran, Syria, etc. — don’t be suckered into war!
Don’t be fooled again!
Don’t be suckered into an Israeli/U.S. Attack on Iran! (Beware of a “False Flag” – an incident blamed on one country but created by another)
Official Lies led to the U.S. illegal war of aggression and occupation of Iraq10 years ago. Bush and Cheney lied when they said Iraq had Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs) and that Iraq was connected to the U.S. 9-11 attacks in the U.S.. United Nations weapons inspectors and U.S. intelligence data did not support those statements, yet the Bush administration went forward with a criminal war for oil.
“My fellow citizens, at this hour, American and coalition forces are in the early stages of military operations to disarm Iraq, to free its people and to defend the world from grave danger… My fellow citizens, the dangers to our country and the world will be overcome. We will pass through this time of peril and carry on the work of peace. We will defend our freedom. We will bring freedom to others and we will prevail.” –George W. Bush – March 19, 2003
“Make the lie big, make it simple, keep saying it, and eventually they will believe it” Adolf Hitler
The war drums are beating for an Israeli/U.S. Attack on Iran, even though there is no evidence of Iran building nuclear weapons. Even if there was, there is no legal or moral basis for a pre-emptive attack on Iran. International law condemns a pre-emptive attack. The U.S. is the world’s greatest nuclear weapons power. Israel also has nuclear weapons. How hypocritical to be talking about Iran while ignoring U.S. and Israel nuclear weapons. International dialogue for peace with justice is what is needed. His Holiness the Dalai Lama has said,”war has become out dated… We must work to resolve conflicts in a spirit of reconciliation and always keep in mind the interests of others. We cannot destroy our neighbors. We cannot ignore their interests… Violence is now unsuitable. Non-violence is the appropriate method.”
A Nuclear-weapon-free world can be built region by region. Right now, a nuclear-free Middle East is urgently needed, and the U.S. and Israel have to take peaceful steps to help make this a reality. More violence is not the answer. Dialogue for peace with mutual respect is.
No More Lies! No More War!
1. Mourn all victims of violence. 2. Reject war as a solution. 3. Defend civil liberties. 4. Oppose all discrimination, anti-Islamic, anti-Semitic, anti-Hawaiian, etc.
5. Seek peace through justice in Hawai`i and around the world.
Malu `Aina Center for Non-violent Education & Action P.O. Box AB Kurtistown, Hawai`i 96760.
Phone (808) 966-7622 Emai ja@malu-aina.orghttp://www.malu-aina.org
Hilo Peace Vigil leaflet (March 15, 2013– 599h week) – Friday 3:30-5PM downtown Post Office
