I came across this on the United for Peace & Justice website.
According to the marketing copy, it “asks a provocative question to those who want the U.S. to leave Iraq but haven’t yet translated their opposition into action. Wearing it is a great way to spark conversations about peace.”
Generally speaking, I like the idea. But that may be because I’m really interested in the answer.
UFPJ’s official position is much like the shirt they sell – it’s provocative and a real conversation starter, but what is it doing to end the war?
“Bring the U.S. Troops home now” is item number one – and is the entirety of item number one.
How does UFPJ suppose that happens, exactly?
Make no mistake, I am thoroughly opposed to the war in Iraq, but saying “Iraqi sovereignty must be reestablished immediately” doesn’t make it that easy.
Not to seem too hard on UFPJ – they are a wonderful organization, after all – the Democrat leadership doesn’t fare much better when it comes to answering the question of “how?”
So I propose that there is something you can do to end the war: Figure out how. Tell someone.
