More than 1,000 current servicemembers sign petition to end Iraq war

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http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=104&article=42831

WASHINGTON — Activists on Tuesday delivered to Congress a petition signed by more than 1,000 current servicemembers calling for an end to military operations in Iraq.

A pair of Democratic congressmen and a coalition of anti-war groups used the event to support cutting off all funds for Iraq operations, saying lawmakers must use any means necessary to end the conflict.

The petition states that staying in Iraq is “not worth the price” and asks for a prompt withdrawal from the country.

“Our brothers are dying while politicians are squabbling,” said organizer Sgt. Liam Madden, a Marine stationed with the headquarters battalion at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. “If you are funding a war that puts troops in harm’s way, you are not supporting the troops.”

Legal experts for the group insist the servicemembers are permitted to appeal to Congress for any reason without fear of retaliation from senior commanders.

[BayCityProgressive]

1. this is great

they are very brave for standing up...

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[VenusRising]

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I hope that Congress listens to them. They are the ones making the sacrifice.

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7. I KNOW IN MY HEART THAT DEMOCRATIC UNDERGROUND WILL LET NO MORE DIE IN VAIN...

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DU mostly IGNORES these threads. For the life of me, I CANNOT UNDERSTAND IT.

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