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Don't Risk Another Nuclear Showdown: Support Direct Negotiations with Iran Now
Target: George W. Bush, PresidentSponsored by: Ploughshares Fund
Now is the time to find peaceful solutions to the the standoff over Iran's nuclear program. Opening lines of communication with Iran is the only way to facilitate a non-nuclear resolution - avoiding another nuclear crisis.
The "no negotiation" approach to Iran has not been successful. For nearly 26 years now, the U.S. has had no formal diplomatic dialogue with Iran, even though key governmental bodies in Iran are eager to talk.
Credible sources say preparations are underway for military action against Iran. "Everything is on the table," says the administration - everything, that is, except direct talks.
The war in Iraq taught us about the disastrous costs of reckless and unsustainable military action. We now must bear the consequences of refusing to talk directly to North Korea. But we still have time to change our course with Iran. By openly communicating with those in Iran who want to negotiate, we can avoid another Iraq.
Tell President Bush to take a diplomatic approach with Iranian leaders. Direct negotiations are needed now more than ever!
The "no negotiation" approach to Iran has not been successful. For nearly 26 years now, the U.S. has had no formal diplomatic dialogue with Iran, even though key governmental bodies in Iran are eager to talk.
Credible sources say preparations are underway for military action against Iran. "Everything is on the table," says the administration - everything, that is, except direct talks.
The war in Iraq taught us about the disastrous costs of reckless and unsustainable military action. We now must bear the consequences of refusing to talk directly to North Korea. But we still have time to change our course with Iran. By openly communicating with those in Iran who want to negotiate, we can avoid another Iraq.
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# 150:
11:43 am PDT, Oct 16,
Kathy Forney, Oklahoma
Iran is Not Iraq! It will be worse. They will kill many Americans if you decide to ignore the truth again this time.
Iran is Not Iraq! It will be worse. They will kill many Americans if you decide to ignore the truth again this time.
# 149:
11:43 am PDT, Oct 16,
Jessica Manganello, Massachusetts
# 148:
11:43 am PDT, Oct 16,
Kristin Burch, Vermont
We have (or should have) learned a hard lesson Iraq...let's not repeat this horrific mistake.
We have (or should have) learned a hard lesson Iraq...let's not repeat this horrific mistake.
# 147:
11:43 am PDT, Oct 16,
Beatrice Williams-Rude, New York
# 146:
11:42 am PDT, Oct 16,
Name not displayed, Connecticut
# 145:
11:42 am PDT, Oct 16,
S.E. Hardy, California
# 144:
11:42 am PDT, Oct 16,
Maryvonne Tompkins, Colorado
# 143:
11:42 am PDT, Oct 16,
Mary Vause, Maryland
# 142:
11:42 am PDT, Oct 16,
Sachin Mahajan, Illinois
# 141:
11:42 am PDT, Oct 16,
Mr MW Savant, New Jersey
# 140:
11:42 am PDT, Oct 16,
Mag Llopiz, Florida
# 139:
11:42 am PDT, Oct 16,
Daria Cohen, California
# 138:
11:42 am PDT, Oct 16,
Dorey Riegel, Illinois
# 137:
11:41 am PDT, Oct 16,
Julia Maypole, Colorado
Rambo was a movie and shouldn't be used as policy formation. Wake up and open your mouths. We can't possibly fight two wars idiots and it seems to me that at least trying to peacfully resolve this situation makes much more sense than getting into a another fruitless war.
Rambo was a movie and shouldn't be used as policy formation. Wake up and open your mouths. We can't possibly fight two wars idiots and it seems to me that at least trying to peacfully resolve this situation makes much more sense than getting into a another fruitless war.
# 136:
11:41 am PDT, Oct 16,
Aimee Siapno, Florida
# 135:
11:41 am PDT, Oct 16,
David Blanding, Michigan
# 134:
11:41 am PDT, Oct 16,
Douglass Gaking, Indiana
Publicly calling them "evil" and threatening to attack them doesn't seem to be working. Let's try actually talking to them.
Publicly calling them "evil" and threatening to attack them doesn't seem to be working. Let's try actually talking to them.
# 133:
11:41 am PDT, Oct 16,
John F.Vervoort, Kentucky
It's time to start discussing the issues with world leaders right now !!
It's time to start discussing the issues with world leaders right now !!
# 132:
11:41 am PDT, Oct 16,
Leflora Cunningham-Walsh, California
# 131:
11:41 am PDT, Oct 16,
Christina Pacosz, Missouri
Sit down and talk. NOW. Or do you think you will make more money for your buddies by dropping bombs and using nukes on the Iranians. War criminals run our government apparently
Sit down and talk. NOW. Or do you think you will make more money for your buddies by dropping bombs and using nukes on the Iranians. War criminals run our government apparently
# 130:
11:41 am PDT, Oct 16,
Michael Friedman, California
# 129:
11:41 am PDT, Oct 16,
Charmaine Ripton, California
# 128:
11:41 am PDT, Oct 16,
Michael Flores, Texas
# 127:
11:41 am PDT, Oct 16,
Rabbi Michael Feinberg, New York
# 126:
11:41 am PDT, Oct 16,
Kerry Drake, Florida
# 125:
11:41 am PDT, Oct 16,
Joyce Garber, California
# 124:
11:41 am PDT, Oct 16,
Cherryll Bider Lieberman, Texas
# 123:
11:41 am PDT, Oct 16,
Wayne Krinke, New Mexico
# 122:
11:41 am PDT, Oct 16,
Robert Krinsky, California
Diplomatic solutions are the sign of a great nation. We have been and can be that great nation. Please stop plundering the United States with your war mongering greed. Will it ever end!
Diplomatic solutions are the sign of a great nation. We have been and can be that great nation. Please stop plundering the United States with your war mongering greed. Will it ever end!
# 121:
11:41 am PDT, Oct 16,
Tim Duda, Texas
Quit rattling the sword and begin talking with countries that have issues with the US. Enough of this "holier (and mightier) than thou" stance. Negotiation & mediation is the key to world peace.
Quit rattling the sword and begin talking with countries that have issues with the US. Enough of this "holier (and mightier) than thou" stance. Negotiation & mediation is the key to world peace.
# 120:
11:41 am PDT, Oct 16,
Eric J. Matheny, Ohio
We cannot afford another war, especially one in Iran!
We cannot afford another war, especially one in Iran!
# 119:
11:41 am PDT, Oct 16,
Debbie Burack, New York
# 118:
11:41 am PDT, Oct 16,
Juan N. Santillan, Texas
WELL WELL.... SO NORTH KOREA HAD 1 WMD AT THE START OF THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION AND THEY NOW HAVE AROUND 13 OF THEM. WHAT IS BUSH GOING TO DO NOW? AFTER ALL, HE LIED TO THE AMERICAN PUBLIC TO GO TO WAR AGAINST IRAQ BECAUSE IRAQ "SUPPOSEDLY" HAD WMD'S NORTH KOREA'S EVIL DICTATOR HAS BEEN THROWING SEVERAL TANTRUMS AND TELLING THE WORLD THAT HE HAS THEM. WHY DIDN'T BUSH BOMB NORTH KOREA? NOW IS THE LAST CHANCE TO HAVE DIRECT TALKS WITH IRAN. I AM A VIET NAM COMBAT VETERAN...SOMETHING THAT BUSH, CHENEY, RUMSFELD HEVE NEVER BEEN IN. THEY USED THEIR MONEY, POWER AND INFLUENCE TO KEEP FROM GOING TO WAR IN VIET NAM AND NOW THEY ARE THE FIRST ONES TO START ONE. HOW DARE THEY START THIS USLESS WAR WHICH, IN THE END, BE AS SUCCESSFUL AS THE VIET NAM WAR. JUST A FEW MORE YEARS MR. PRESIDENT! I HAVE TALKED THE TALK AND WALKED THE WALK!!!!!
WELL WELL.... SO NORTH KOREA HAD 1 WMD AT THE START OF THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION AND THEY NOW HAVE AROUND 13 OF THEM. WHAT IS BUSH GOING TO DO NOW? AFTER ALL, HE LIED TO THE AMERICAN PUBLIC TO GO TO WAR AGAINST IRAQ BECAUSE IRAQ "SUPPOSEDLY" HAD WMD'S NORTH KOREA'S EVIL DICTATOR HAS BEEN THROWING SEVERAL TANTRUMS AND TELLING THE WORLD THAT HE HAS THEM. WHY DIDN'T BUSH BOMB NORTH KOREA? NOW IS THE LAST CHANCE TO HAVE DIRECT TALKS WITH IRAN. I AM A VIET NAM COMBAT VETERAN...SOMETHING THAT BUSH, CHENEY, RUMSFELD HEVE NEVER BEEN IN. THEY USED THEIR MONEY, POWER AND INFLUENCE TO KEEP FROM GOING TO WAR IN VIET NAM AND NOW THEY ARE THE FIRST ONES TO START ONE. HOW DARE THEY START THIS USLESS WAR WHICH, IN THE END, BE AS SUCCESSFUL AS THE VIET NAM WAR. JUST A FEW MORE YEARS MR. PRESIDENT! I HAVE TALKED THE TALK AND WALKED THE WALK!!!!!
# 117:
11:41 am PDT, Oct 16,
Robert Lobell, California
# 116:
11:41 am PDT, Oct 16,
Name not displayed, California
We must negotiate because of the failed Iraq plan.
We must negotiate because of the failed Iraq plan.
# 115:
11:40 am PDT, Oct 16,
Mary Jane Akel, Arkansas
How can you resolve problems if you do not TALK???? Try talking!!!!
How can you resolve problems if you do not TALK???? Try talking!!!!
# 114:
11:40 am PDT, Oct 16,
Adam Defranco, California
# 113:
11:40 am PDT, Oct 16,
Denise Berthiaume, Michigan
Because all lives are precious and war is not the answer. President Bush, if you are a Christian in spirit and not just in words during election campaigns, you need to talk directly with Iran's leaders, face to face and avert a war.
Because all lives are precious and war is not the answer. President Bush, if you are a Christian in spirit and not just in words during election campaigns, you need to talk directly with Iran's leaders, face to face and avert a war.
# 112:
11:40 am PDT, Oct 16,
Name not displayed, Maryland
# 111:
11:40 am PDT, Oct 16,
Florine Bowman, Texas
# 110:
11:40 am PDT, Oct 16,
Marianne Robinson, California
As the world's largest purveyor of nuclear weapons, we owe it to the rest of the world to negotiate in good faith and not act like the big bully on the block.
As the world's largest purveyor of nuclear weapons, we owe it to the rest of the world to negotiate in good faith and not act like the big bully on the block.
# 109:
11:40 am PDT, Oct 16,
Patrick E. Cameron, California
Knowing that Bush is not going to respond to this pettition, it may seem pointless to bother to sign it. However, if enough people get on the wagon some of the few honest congress persons and senators that still hold office might take the strength of the citizens of this country and put some major road blocks in Bush's path to world war three and his dream of world conquest.
Knowing that Bush is not going to respond to this pettition, it may seem pointless to bother to sign it. However, if enough people get on the wagon some of the few honest congress persons and senators that still hold office might take the strength of the citizens of this country and put some major road blocks in Bush's path to world war three and his dream of world conquest.
# 108:
11:40 am PDT, Oct 16,
Name not displayed, Washington
What would Jesus do?
What would Jesus do?
# 107:
11:40 am PDT, Oct 16,
Mary Beardslee, Georgia
# 106:
11:40 am PDT, Oct 16,
RoseMaria Root, Maryland
# 105:
11:40 am PDT, Oct 16,
Rose Hughes, Minnesota
Part of being a democracy is demonstrating tolerance, and being able to talk with those who share different policies.
Part of being a democracy is demonstrating tolerance, and being able to talk with those who share different policies.
# 104:
11:40 am PDT, Oct 16,
Pamela Kelly, California
Make up your mind to build bridges and talk. Keep talking and looking for the bridge. Then build it together.
Make up your mind to build bridges and talk. Keep talking and looking for the bridge. Then build it together.
# 103:
11:40 am PDT, Oct 16,
Maryann Holtsclaw, New Jersey
Diplomacy only!! Anything else would be a disaster.
Diplomacy only!! Anything else would be a disaster.
# 102:
11:40 am PDT, Oct 16,
Patrick Gelly, Florida
# 101:
11:39 am PDT, Oct 16,
Anita Brandariz, New York
Iran is not a threat. Tell the truth, this is a ploy to start a war as you did in Irag and it's all about control of oil. Release the minutes of Cheney's secret energy meetings with big oil.
Iran is not a threat. Tell the truth, this is a ploy to start a war as you did in Irag and it's all about control of oil. Release the minutes of Cheney's secret energy meetings with big oil.