End+the+Iraq+War

Democracy and Active Citizenship Project

= Putting the Backboard Together: =

= Problem Statement: = The problem that must be addressed is the war with Iraq.

Vision: There should be peace between America and Iraq.

Issue Statement: The war with Iraq should come to an end. If it does not end soon, then we will lose many more lives, supplies, and economic resources.

Method: If awareness is raised for the war, and more facts known about the war, then it may be decided more quickly that it should end.

= Bill or Policy: = __**Resolution **__

DEAUTHORIZATION FOR USE OF MILITARY FORCE AGAINST IRAQ RESOLUTION OF 2010

Whereas Iraq is not hosting weapons of mass destruction, therefore removing the whole basis upon which the reasons for the war with Iraq was founded. Whereas the Iraq leader has already been tried fairly in court and executed lawfully, leaving no reason for the United States to further involve itself in Iraqi government. Whereas the American soldiers deployed to Iraq are suffering casualties and high death rates fighting for a cause which no longer exists. Whereas the American economy has suffered from the large costs of troops, supplying the troops with equipment and supplies, and purchasing weapons and supplies for the war. Now, therefore, be it

//Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the //// United States of America in Congress assembled. //

**SECTION 1. ** It would be within the United State’s best interests to withdraw from the country of Iraq. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; text-indent: -0.25in;">(1) Remove American soldiers from Iraq. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; text-indent: -0.25in;">(2) Settle the dispute diplomatically and without fighting. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in; text-indent: -0.25in;">(3) The president is to comply within one month of the resolution being accepted.

= Lobbying Plan =

**__<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">Statement: __**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> End the War in Iraq.

**__<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">Timeline: __** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">We will send the resolution to the appropriate official in one month. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">We will follow up with him one week after sending it. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">We would follow up with him by meeting with him.

**__<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">Sponsor: __**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> Representative James Langevin

**__<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">Support: __** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">Joint Chiefs of Staff Iraq Veterans Against the War, Diplomats and Military Commanders for Change, and Barack Obama

**__<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">Opposition: __**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14pt;"> Republican candidates. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">We could work with them by trying to convince them of ending the war in Iraq.

**__<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">Plan for attending committee meetings: __** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">The testimony would consist of facts and statistics of the war. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">We could use signs for advertising.

**__<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14pt;">Prepare One-Page Flyer: __** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">We want to change the resolution, “Authorization For Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002”.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Our sponsor will be representative James Langevin. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">He can be contacted at: <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">300 Centerville RD., Suite 200 South <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Warwick, RI 02852 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Phone: (401) 732-9400 <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Fax: (401) 737-2982

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Caitlin Urban <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Can be contacted at: <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Rangavar@hotmail.com

= Direct Action Plan: = <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Our goal is to end the war in Iraq, or increase awareness of the war in Iraq that would result in ending the war.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">-Picketing

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">-In front of the Whitehouse in one month at 8 in the morning.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 14pt; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">-We hope to convince them of ending the war.

= Leaflet / Flyer: = **  End the War in Iraq   ** * The war in Iraq must end as quickly as possible. * Come to our picketing event in front of the Whitehouse. * The event will be held on February 1st at 8:00 a. m.   *We hope it will bring attention to the war and help stop it. *Support our End the War in Iraq program. *Be there!

= Media Advisory: = Contact: Caitlin Urban Ending the War in Iraq.

Who: Anyone who supports ending the war in Iraq.

What: Picketing

Where: Outside the Whitehouse.

When: February 1st

Why: The whole purpose of the war was to protect our country from weapons of mass destruction. It has been determined that Iraq does not have these, removing the whole purpose for the war. The war does not need to continue.

= Press Release: = For Immediate Release Contact: Caitlin Urban January 10th 2011 (401)884-2980

** END WAR! ** We are striving to end the war in Iraq. We will be picketing in front of the Whitehouse to protest the war. We hope that people will join us in this event. The more people show up, the more people will care.

“Lots of people are already planning on attending,” says Caitlin Urban, who is organizing the event. “We’re expecting it to be a great success and bring a lot of attention to ending the war in Iraq.”

The picketing will take place on February 1st, starting around 8:00 in the morning. The war is unnecessary and costly and it is important to end it as quickly as possible. Many lives are being lost while there is no longer any cause for the actual war, as it has been discovered that Iraq does not have weapons of mass destruction. America no longer has reason to interfere with Iraq.

The picketing will take place on February 1st in front of the Whitehouse, starting around 8:00 in the morning.

This event is being held by Caitlin Urban. Be there!

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= Letter to Elected Official: = Caitlin Urban Rangavar@hotmail.com 180 Glenwood Dr. North Kingstown, RI 02852 (401) 884-2980

December 17, 2010

The Honorable James Langevin, 300 Centerville RD., Suite 200 South Warwick, RI 02852

Dear State Representative Langevin:

I am a student at North Kingstown High School. Each student is currently working on a problem that involves researching an important issue and creating a plan of action that would resolve it. I am working on the issue of the War in Iraq. This is an important issue because it affects everyone in the United States, and it is my belief that the war should come to an end. I would appreciate it if you would come to Dialogues in Democracy, at my school, where we will be presenting our projects.

The war in Iraq has been an ongoing issue. It originally began because of the belief that Iraq was housing weapons of mass destruction. However, this idea has been proven false over the course of the war, removing the war’s entire purpose. Many American soldiers are fighting in Iraq to protect our country, but the fact that there is no longer anything to protect us from makes their sacrifice pointless. I have some family and friends who have joined the U.S. military and it worries me that they are risking their lives for a cause that has already been resolved.

It is important that this issue is recognized and solved. I hope that you will be able to attend our Dialogues in Democracy, which will be held January 12, 2011, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM, at North Kingstown High School. I would also appreciate it if you would let me know of your decision.

Sincerely,

Caitlin Urban = Letter to the Editor: =

**__ Letter to the Editor __** Caitlin Urban 180 Glenwood Dr. North Kingstown R.I. 02852

Dear Editor, I am a student at North Kingstown High School, and I’m working on trying to stop the war in Iraq. This subject means a lot to me because there should not be war now that Iraq is not a threat to America. The whole war was started because it was believed that Iraq was keeping weapons of mass destruction. However, it has been determined that they do not have such weapons and therefore are not as much a threat as they seemed. Yet, our soldiers are still over in Iraq fighting and dying, even while the cause for the war has been resolved. I believe this greatly concerns many people, and I want to do my part to end the war. I hope people will support my opinion.

Sincerely,

Caitlin Urban

__Public Service Announcement:__
<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 180%;">REMINDER: Dialogues for Democracy will be held at 7:00 PM Wednesday January 12th in the High School Cafeteria. You are required to be there.


 * Project Completed by: Caitlin Urban. **