Obama's Afghanistan Decision is Looming, Join National Call-in Week

Action Alert From Peace Action Director Kevin Martin

Every day brings us one day closer to President Obama's policy announcement on Afghanistan. He is not expected to make his decision until after Thanksgiving, but the time we have left to influence his choice is dwindling.

Last week Paul Kawika Martin and I were invited to the White House to discuss Peace Action's stance on the war with National Security Council staff. We told the White House that we need a transition to non-military solutions in Afghanistan and a plan to withdraw US and NATO forces as soon as possible. We told them that escalation is not an option.

Join with people all around the country who are calling President Obama this week and telling him Americans and Afghans want peace, not more troops and more war. Call him at 202-456-1111.  If you have called before, a second or third call is still important. Our calls are making a difference.

Veterans, military families and the majority of Americans now oppose escalation in Afghanistan and just last week the California Democratic Party passed a resolution asking President Obama to get out of Afghanistan. Remind the new administration that it rode into office on the Peace Wave.

Talk to a friend about Afghanistan and ask her or him to call the White House too, so we can reach even more people and have an even greater influence on the administration.

Kevin Martin, Peace Action

P.S. Stay tuned for local actions happening the day after President Obama makes his announcement.