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Why We're Against the War in Iraq
The Peace House opposed the Iraq invasion all during the build-up. We helped organize the Spiritual Walk for Peace which gathered some 1500 marchers months before the invasion began. We align with IVAW (Iraq Veterans Against the War) whose website makes these assertions explaining why veterans, active duty, and National Guard men and women opposed to the war in Iraq: IRAQ VETERANS AGAINST THE WAR
1. The Iraq war is based on lies and deception.
2. The Iraq war violates international law.
3. Corporate profiteering is driving the war in Iraq.
4. Overwhelming civilian casualties are a daily occurrence in Iraq.
5. Soldiers have the right to refuse illegal war.
6. Service members are facing serious health consequences due to our Government's negligence.
7. The war in Iraq is tearing our families apart.
8. The Iraq war is robbing us of funding sorely needed here at home.
9. The war dehumanizes Iraqis and denies them their right to self-determination.
10. Our military is being exhausted by repeated deployments, involuntary extensions, and activations of the Reserve and National Guard.
