A
vote for Iran Deal is a vote for peace
Ida
Eskamani, Central Florida Future August 17, 2015
On
the morning of July 14, Americans awoke to incredible news.
After
months of diplomacy, negotiators of the United States, the United Kingdom,
France, China, Russia, Germany and the European Union achieved a long-term
nuclear deal with Iran.
This
deal is comprehensive and ensures a peaceful path of Iran’s nuclear program by
blocking Iran’s four possible paths to acquiring uranium or plutonium, which
are key ingredients to creating a nuclear bomb.
In
the deal, Iran’s commitments include giving up the bulk of its nuclear program,
reducing its number of installed centrifuges by two-thirds, removing all of its
advanced centrifuges, reducing its stockpile of enriched uranium by 97 percent,
destroying its Arak heavy-water reactor, which could produce a plutonium bomb
and open its doors to routine inspections by the international community.
Friends,
Maryland’s
peace community will put on a full-court press to pressure our legislators to
vote for the Iran deal. Please consider joining us in delivering the
letter to John Sarbanes at 4:30 PM on August 19, and the one to Ben Cardin at 4
PM on August 20. On both days, after speaking with a member of the
respective staff, we will hold a demonstration on Bosley Avenue on August 19
and on South Charles Street on August 20. RSVP to Max at
410-366-1637 or mobuszewski at verizon.net.
Kagiso,
Max
Rep.
John Sarbanes
600
Baltimore Ave.
Suite
303
Towson,
MD 21204
August
19, 2015
Dear
Representative Sarbanes:
Most
members of the Pledge of Resistance-Baltimore are voters and supporters of
Progressive Democrats of America. Some of us live in District 3.
The
Obama Administration negotiated a historic agreement with the United Kingdom,
France, Germany, Russia, and China to limit Iran’s nuclear program, and
deescalate a conflict that threatens to explode into a war. We call upon you to
support and vote for the Iran agreement when the House votes next month.
Please
see the attached letter from Progressive Democrats of America Chair, Mimi
Kennedy, regarding this agreement. We believe that—should this agreement be
rejected by Congress—war is the only alternative.
We
look forward to your response. And when you are ready, we would like to meet
with you, preferably in Baltimore. But if necessary, we will travel to your
D.C. office. Thank you for giving your consideration to supporting an
agreement which can prevent a war with Iran.
Peace,
Max
Obuszewski, on behalf of Pledge of Resistance-Baltimore/Fund Our Communities --
Apt. 206, 431 Notre Dame Lane, Baltimore 21212
Senator
Ben Cardin
100
S. Charles Street
Tower
1, Suite 1710
Baltimore,
MD, 21201
August
20, 2015
Dear
Senator Cardin,
Most
members of the Pledge of Resistance-Baltimore are voters and supporters of
Progressive Democrats of America. The Obama Administration negotiated a
historic international agreement with the UK, France, Germany, Russia, and
China to limit Iran’s nuclear program, and deescalate a conflict that threatens
to explode into a war. We can't afford the loss of life and tax dollars in
another self-defeating war. We call upon you to vote for and support this
agreement.
Please
see the attached letter from Progressive Democrats of America Chair, Mimi
Kennedy, regarding this agreement. We believe that—should this agreement be
rejected by Congress—war is the only alternative.
We
look forward to your response. And when you are ready, we would like to meet
with you, preferably in Baltimore. But if necessary, we will travel to your
D.C. office. Thank you for giving your consideration to supporting an
agreement which can prevent a war with Iran.
Peace,
Max
Obuszewski, on behalf of Pledge of Resistance-Baltimore/Fund Our Communities --
Apt. 206, 431 Notre Dame Lane, Baltimore 21212
====================
War
or Peace? A Letter from Mimi Kennedy
I am
writing to express my strong support for the historic agreement negotiated by
the United States, Germany, France, Russia, China, and the U.K. with Iran. In
September, when Congress reconvenes, you will face the most monumental vote of
all: whether to pursue peace, or allow war. I call on you to vote in favor of
the Iran nuclear agreement.
Many
experts caution that those who oppose the deal are supporting war. According to
high-level retired military leaders and diplomats—including former Generals,
Admirals, and Secretaries of State—the deal with Iran would make the United
States more secure.
Israel's
intelligence agency Mossad, as well as the CIA and every other U.S.
intelligence agency agree: Iran has not even decided to try to build a nuclear
weapon. This agreement will make it impossible for Iran to do so. Opposing the
deal makes no sense.
We
know that Congressional offices are being bombarded with organized calls
demanding a vote to kill this hard-fought, hard-won deal. We understand that
ads funded by billionaire ideologues and cynical special interests currently
target many Senators and House members. We strongly urge you to stand up
against the rush to war.
This
agreement is important for our national, regional, and world security. Experts
explain this is about verification, not trust, as it invokes strict monitoring
of Iran to ensure compliance. This agreement would help lead us away from fear
and violence. The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously to endorse it. The
world community—including our closest allies—supports the agreement.
We
cannot afford another costly war of choice. Our military leadership does not
believe we should fight another war. We still have thousands of troops deployed
in Afghanistan and in Iraq, as well as air support units in Syria, and elsewhere
in the Middle East.
Taxpayers
are already overstressed paying for recent wars and the devastating effects of
climate change including: drought, desertification, storms, and floods. We need
to focus on rebuilding our economy and investing in our infrastructure here at
home.
Please
publicly announce your intention to vote in favor of the historic agreement
negotiated by the United States, Germany, France, Russia, China, and the
U.K.
Sincerely,
Mimi
Kennedy National Chair, Progressive Democrats of
America
Donations can be sent to the Baltimore Nonviolence
Center, 325 E. 25th St., Baltimore, MD 21218. Ph: 410-366-1637; Email:
mobuszewski [at] verizon.net. Go to http://baltimorenonviolencecenter.blogspot.com/
"The master class has always declared the wars; the
subject class has always fought the battles. The master class has had all to
gain and nothing to lose, while the subject class has had nothing to gain and
everything to lose--especially their lives." Eugene Victor Debs
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