"Taking the war to the streets"

Jim Dean (DFA):

They are not listening to us.

We are rapidly approaching the fourth anniversary of the war in Iraq. As of today, 3,194 American soldiers are dead and an estimated 23,000 - 100,000 are wounded. Thanks to the Washington Post's recent expose on Walter Reed Medical Center, we now know what kind of disgraceful medical and psychological care our young heroes will receive if they are fortunate enough to make it home.

Yet many of Members of Congress are using George Bush's talking points on de-funding the war while wringing their hands until the next election.

Time to turn up the political heat again! We must intensify the pressure until every soldier is home. Will you continue to do your part by attending a candlelight vigil or a street corner rally in your neighborhood this weekend?

http://www.dfalink.com/fourdaysofaction

Hundreds of thousands of Americans will hit the streets from March 17 to 20 in honor of fallen soldiers to demand our troops come home. Candlelight vigils are an excellent way to communicate the human cost of this terrible war. Vigils are respectful and reach a larger audience than most typical demonstrations. And press photos of your vigil will speak thousands of words that won't fit in a sound bite or on a protest sign.

http://www.dfalink.com/fourdaysofaction

Four days of action to put an end to four years of war.

Let's force them to listen,

Jim Dean
Chair