No Iran War_don't get fooled again

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Comment by Tony Nuspl on July 3, 2012 at 1:32pm

In addition to Tulsans opposed to any war, or to the present sanctions, against Iran, there are good citizens of Oklahoma City who are also opposed:

Oklahoma City citizens join nationwide call for “No War with Iran”

story by Darla Shelden

Citizens from the Oklahoma City metro area recently held a public rally in front of the Gold Dome. They joined some 50 other cities hosting demonstrations last week delivering the message;”’No War with Iran.”

A newly formed group, Americans Against the Next War (AANW), is a coalition of Oklahoma City business owners, religious leaders, university professors, students and concerned citizens who feel that the U.S. is on the verge of yet another war.

AANW supporters advocate peace and using means other than military intervention to resolve disputed issues.

Marjan Seirafi-Pour, former chair of the Governor’s Ethnic American Advisory Council and AANW volunteer said, “Our group exists because we know how devastating the last 10 years have been for all Americans.

“We see our young sons and daughters lose their lives at war, military families suffer from not having loved ones near, and how billions of our tax dollars and the economic well-being of our children is being spent on war.”

Bruce Prescott, Executive Director of Mainstream Oklahoma Baptists said, “I got involved because I think it is a big mistake to become party to a war against a country where so many people want Iran to have a more democratic government. The Green Revolution may have been temporarily pushed underground, but I think we will completely undermine it if we attack Iran. That would unify the country against us, an external enemy.”

“We believe that the United States should engage in purposeful and directed diplomacy. We have seen first hand that war is not easy and the hostilities and suffrage that result can last many decades,” said Seirafi-Pour.

“I’m here today because I’m a product of war,” said Dr. Imad Enchassi, the Imam and President of the Islamic Society in Oklahoma City. “I’ve lived through one massacre after another. It’s so easy to look from a peaceful place and say ‘let’s wage another war.’ It’s the same record they’re playing over and over. The news media, the hike in oil prices, the accusations going back and forth. There were no weapons of mass destruction, only weapons of mass deception. Looks like we’re going that same road again.”

A Q3 2011 Reason-Rupe poll shows 61 percent of Americans believe the U.S. uses its military force in foreign conflicts too often.

“Pray cooler heads will guide America in the dialogue and decision-making over Iran’s position in the world,” stated Peace House Director Nathaniel Batchelder in an Op-Ed widely published this month. “Iran does not have nuclear weapons, and there is no certain evidence that such a program is under way.”

AANW supporters believe mainstream news outlets are once again beating the drums of war, alleging that Iran is developing nuclear weapons, despite Tehran’s claims to the contrary.

“Misleading assertions of Iran’s threat only serve to destabilize the region further, and lessen US security rather than enhance it,” Batchelder said.

Rally supporters feel Americans are drained from the costs of war in both Iraq and Afghanistan, and they aren’t willing to engage in another conflict.

Elise Robillard, National Chairperson for the NEA Peace & Justice Caucus and local high school French teacher said, “Any time I have the opportunity to stand up for peace in Oklahoma, I do.”

http://city-sentinel.com/?p=2273

Comment by Jean Mcmahon on February 8, 2012 at 9:00pm

I am trying to find out about the Teach in @  TU tomorrow

Comment by Jean Mcmahon on February 5, 2012 at 3:22pm

Sorry I wasn't there! Huti even said Tony had gotten him to wish we were going!!