[CIMC-working] Latest anti-war developments.
DickReilly@aol.com
DickReilly at aol.com
Wed, 4 Dec 2002 00:29:14 EST
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FYI: From the No Iraq War listserve of 'Chicagoans Against War on Iraq'
Hi all.
The following is the final text of an anti-war resolution being introduced by
Alderman Joe Moore to the Chicago City Council this week. Moore's people
think they have the votes to actually pass this. Given the plenthora of
anti-war events that are scheduled for Dec. 7-10 (including the Iraq Pledge
of Resistance CD on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at Federal Plaza,) perhaps a
intergrated update on these latest developments, incorporating Garth's info
on suburban stuff as well, should be folded into a center column feature
story block.
-Dick R.
FYI: From the No Iraq War listserve of 'Chicagoans Against War on Iraq'
RESOLUTION OPPOSING A PRE-EMPTIVE U.S. MILITARY ATTACK ON IRAQ
WHEREAS, the issues between Iraq and the world community have not
proven to be irresoluble by traditional diplomatic efforts; and
WHEREAS, no evidence has been presented that Iraq poses an
imminent threat to the security of the United States or the safety of
its citizens; and
WHEREAS, hastily implemented unilateral U.S. military actions
would risk the deaths of thousands of Iraqi civilians without
guaranteeing the safety and security of U.S. citizens, nor would such
unilateral actions guarantee the installation of a free and
democratic Iraqi government; and
WHEREAS, a pre-emptive U.S. military attack would violate
international law and our commitments under the U.N. Charter and
further isolate the U.S. from the rest of the world; and
WHEREAS, a U.S.-led war in Iraq would purloin billions of dollars
from the U.S. economy, compromise our current action in Afghanistan,
and require years of nation-building activities in Iraq; and
WHEREAS, the Bush administration has failed to articulate a
clear strategic objective or outcome of a military attack against
Iraq, and such an attack fails to enjoy the support of many of our
important allies;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the members of the City
Council of the City of Chicago, oppose a pre-emptive U.S. military
attack on Iraq unless it is demonstrated that Iraq poses a real and
imminent threat to the security and safety of the United States; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we support a return of U.N.
weapons inspectors to Iraq, enhanced by sufficient police support to
guarantee unfettered access to all targeted sites; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we urge the U.S. to work through
the U.N. Security Council and reaffirm our nation's commitment to the
rule of law in all international relationships; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be
forwarded to the Illinois congressional delegation and the President
of the United States.
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<HTML><FONT FACE=arial,helvetica><FONT SIZE=2 FAMILY="SANSSERIF" FACE="Arial" LANG="0">FYI: From the No Iraq War listserve of 'Chicagoans Against War on Iraq'<BR>
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Hi all. <BR>
<BR>
The following is the final text of an anti-war resolution being introduced by Alderman Joe Moore to the Chicago City Council this week. Moore's people think they have the votes to actually pass this. Given the plenthora of anti-war events that are scheduled for Dec. 7-10 (including the Iraq Pledge of Resistance CD on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at Federal Plaza,) perhaps a intergrated update on these latest developments, incorporating Garth's info on suburban stuff as well, should be folded into a center column feature story block. <BR>
<BR>
-Dick R. <BR>
<BR>
FYI: From the No Iraq War listserve of 'Chicagoans Against War on Iraq'<BR>
<BR>
RESOLUTION OPPOSING A PRE-EMPTIVE U.S. MILITARY ATTACK ON IRAQ<BR>
<BR>
WHEREAS, the issues between Iraq and the world community have not <BR>
proven to be irresoluble by traditional diplomatic efforts; and<BR>
<BR>
WHEREAS, no evidence has been presented that Iraq poses an <BR>
imminent threat to the security of the United States or the safety of <BR>
its citizens; and<BR>
<BR>
WHEREAS, hastily implemented unilateral U.S. military actions <BR>
would risk the deaths of thousands of Iraqi civilians without <BR>
guaranteeing the safety and security of U.S. citizens, nor would such <BR>
unilateral actions guarantee the installation of a free and <BR>
democratic Iraqi government; and<BR>
<BR>
WHEREAS, a pre-emptive U.S. military attack would violate <BR>
international law and our commitments under the U.N. Charter and <BR>
further isolate the U.S. from the rest of the world; and<BR>
WHEREAS, a U.S.-led war in Iraq would purloin billions of dollars <BR>
from the U.S. economy, compromise our current action in Afghanistan, <BR>
and require years of nation-building activities in Iraq; and<BR>
<BR>
WHEREAS, the Bush administration has failed to articulate a <BR>
clear strategic objective or outcome of a military attack against <BR>
Iraq, and such an attack fails to enjoy the support of many of our <BR>
important allies; <BR>
<BR>
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the members of the City <BR>
Council of the City of Chicago, oppose a pre-emptive U.S. military <BR>
attack on Iraq unless it is demonstrated that Iraq poses a real and <BR>
imminent threat to the security and safety of the United States; and<BR>
<BR>
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we support a return of U.N. <BR>
weapons inspectors to Iraq, enhanced by sufficient police support to <BR>
guarantee unfettered access to all targeted sites; and<BR>
<BR>
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we urge the U.S. to work through <BR>
the U.N. Security Council and reaffirm our nation's commitment to the <BR>
rule of law in all international relationships; and <BR>
<BR>
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be <BR>
forwarded to the Illinois congressional delegation and the President <BR>
of the United States.<BR>
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