[AEU Announcements] AMERICAN ETHICAL UNION OPPOSES WAR AGAINST IRAQ

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Pie ChartsNew York , New York -- March 17 2003 – The American Ethical Union,
through its Board of Directors and The National Leaders’ Council, the
professional association of Ethical Culture leaders, strongly opposes an
American war against Iraq.  In its stead, we advocate international
containment if the Iraqi regime.

Ethical Culture’s regard for human life and its commitment to mutually
fulfilling relations among nations inspires us to oppose war and seek
solutions to the current crisis through international cooperation.

We recognize that in an age of terrorism security cannot be achieved through
a policy of unilateralism and the brute display of military force.  Peace
and stability will only be attained through the democratic states working
cooperatively, through international arrangements and adherence to
international norms.  We call on the United States to take leadership in
this initiative through moral example and diplomacy.

We join with numerous religious and secular organizations, and millions of
Americans and individuals throughout the world, in opposition to a war
against Iraq.  We call upon the American administration to support increased
and intensified United Nations inspections to be continued indefinitely.
Recognizing the dangers posed by the Iraqi regime, we maintain that the
response needs to be containment of the Iraqi regime, supported by the
threat of force and validated by the international community.
John F. Hartman
Executive Director
American Ethical Union
Two West 64th Street
New York  NY  10023
(V) 212-873-6500
(E) hartyjohn at earthlink.net




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