PEACE GRANDMOTHERS PETITION TO PRESIDENT-ELECT OBAMA
We, the peace grandmothers of the United States, who have the greatest hopes and admiration for you, and who supported you so enthusiastically in your campaign, would like to acquaint you with our ant... continue reading »
"Your new Secretary of Defense says this war cannot be won militarily. More US troops and bombing will just increase popular support for the Taliban. Please reconsider your idea of sending more troops. Send reconstructiuon aid and work diplomatically in th"
"For the change the world needs"
"Helping rebuild Afganistan's infrastructure, spawn new business & farming and trust in their government will go a long way towards building an alliance and friendship with the afgan people. The Russians and others have proved that there is no way to h"
"We are counting on you"
"Bring all American troops home now-alive"
"I stress no war ever and immediately leave Iraq and Afganistan. You are only hope as you know the country is behind you, especially Grandmothers for Peace."
"Have pity on the children of Gaza"
"All of my hope for ending the war and improving our country is with you -my President Barack Obama. My congratulations to you and your family."
"With 7 grandchldren...I take this very seriously."
"Please hear our voices for Peace."
"We need diplomacy, diplomacy and more diplomacy!!!"
"I am a grandmother of 7 children from the UK. I strongly support your endeavours and have demonstrated against the Iraq war and against Israeli aggression in Gaza."
