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The Washington County Peace Vigil invites everyone to join us

Peace is Patriotic

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Quote of the month:
"IN THE BEGINNING OF A CHANGE THE PATRIOT IS A SCARCE MAN, and brave, and hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, the timid join him, For then it costs nothing to be a patriot."
- - Mark Twain, 1904

Let the Slogans do the talking!
If you see a new slogan thats not here, let us know by contacting info@nodds.org.

• "How many lives per gallon does this war get?"
• "And you thought he was pro-life"
• "Lets bomb Texas, they have oil too"
• "When you fight evil with evil, EVIL wins!"
• "Kill one person and its murder, kill a thousand and its foreign policy"
• "This war will return after these commercial messages"
• "War is terrorism with a bigger budget"
• "Evil lurks in the Bushes"
• "Jail to the Chief"
  
• "Bad George, NO bananas!"
• "Say can you see my Democracy?"
• "Smart Bombs Don't Justify Dumb Leaders"
• "Read Between The Pipelines"
• "All Wars Are Criminal"
• "The Only Thing We Have To Fear Is Bush Himself"
• "Who Would Jesus Bomb next?"
• "Drop Bush, not Bombs"
• "Stop Mad Cowboy Disease"
• "No More BuShit"
• "Justice Or Just Us?"
• "Regime Change Begins At Home"
• "Support our Troops, Stop the War"
• "No Blood for Oil"
• "We are making enemies faster than we can kill them"
• "Has Anyone Seen Our Constitution Lately?"
• "Imagine Peace"
• "Peace takes courage"
• "Peace is Patriotic"
• "War is expensive, Peace is priceless"
• "Anything war can do, Peace can do better"
• "Pray for Peace"
• "Let's try preemptive Peace"

What if millions decided to vote their conscience and said 'No More War Candidates'? The Voters Pledge makes visible a powerful political force, the peace vote, a force that politicians cannot continue to ignore. It sends a clear message to the hawkish minority that leads both major parties to end the occupation of Iraq and to end preemptive attacks on other nations.

Think up a clever slogan or use one from our list... make a sign or borrow one of ours.
Please join our Peace Vigil. We meet every Wednesday evening at 630pm on Hall and 5th St, across from the Library. If you would like to be added to our email list, please send a note to washcopeace@yahoo.com

Welcome to our Peace Vigil

• Susan R, "I stand on the corner with the hope of bringing an end to this illegal occupation of a sovereign nation."
• Mary, "I search for peace because a small still voice in my soul whispers, 'Violence is not the Way'... Love is the answer - but it's not easy!"
• Elaine N, "I currently have a daughter serving in the US Army in Iraq and I want her home safely and soon. Enough of this carnage!"
• Marshall & Barbara, "The vigil, for me, is an opportunity to define and reinforce myself for peace and the general good."
• Terry T, "Do we need to bring our troops home? Hell Yes!"
• Shirley D, "It is my right and duty as a citizen to speak out against injustice. When I look back on my life, I know I will feel more at peace for having done so."
• Carol H, "It's not a Dem or Repub thing - - it's to bring our soldiers home NOW!"
• Michelle, "I believe we have lost enough of our young boys to a country who hates us."
• Amy R, "I don't want to see my sons shipped off to some foreign land in the future to risk their lives for foolish pride and greed."
• Mike W, 40, Business Owner, "This war is about money, it should never have started... I am sad for the human race"
• Zoe W, 12, Student, "I just want everybody to find peace."
• Shirley, 57, artist, "I want to be able to say I did something when things were this bad."
• Keven, 47, "international marketing, nothing is more important than peace."
• Julia, 13, student, "I don't believe in war and I want to do something to show it."
• Lisa F, 36, sales, "I want to see a future that includes peace."
• Peggy P, 62, Mental health counselor, "I am mourning loss of constitution and lost lives"
• Gerry L, 57, Librarian, "We need to do something"
• Kacy J, 48, RN, "My spiritual beliefs bring me here"
• Susi B, 58, RN, "It's the right thing to do for those who will come after me."
• Lois M, 60, Middle Manager, "I do this for my children and grandchildren"
• John P, 61 Retired, "One of the few avenues of expression available."
• Nancy J, 72, Retired, "The Bush administration has taken us down the same slippery slope that took us to Viet Nam for twelve years."
• Ruthanne, 52, RN, "We went to Iraq based on lies, Young Americans are dying for lies."
• Christine S, 56, Political Junkie, "This makes me feel better than raging at home"
• Sarah N, 43, Homemaker/Student, "I am against the Iraq war since the UN did not sanction it"
• John H, 60, Retired Teacher, "The Bush Administration is immoral"
• Jeff Roth, 53, Self-employed, "My daughter is in the US Air Force and my Nephew is in Iraq."
• Gary B, 61, Lawyer, "People need to show strength in numbers to end this war"
  
• Maureen N, 42, MD, "I have to do something!"
• Rosa C, 21, Nanny Entrepreneur, "I do this for kindness and Mother Earth,... No Bush, No War"
• Darlene W, 62, Man Medical Office, "I've been Anti-war for 40 years!"
• Addie W, 30, Teacher, "Violence is not the way"
• Frank D, 62, Business system analyst, "I woke up and decided to take a stand"
• Roger L, 55, MD, "This is Psychotherapy for me."
• Frosty A, 18, Student, "War is stupid, Peace is needed. It's time to negotiate."
• Ginger S, 52, Student Services PCC, "I'm passionate for peace."
• Kyle S, 53, Autism specialist NWRESD, "I'm committed to peace."
• Jim w, 65, Retired, "My son is in the Army & I want this 'so-called' war ended."
• Adam, 24, Engineer, "I'm upset with wiretapping, torture and stolen elections."
• Ginny, 58, Manager Healthcare Program, "This reminds me of the muck of Vietnam."
• Pat W, 52, Teacher, "I want to make a meaningful statement against the war."
• Cheryl K, 54, Receptionist, "My parents taught me to be kind to others."
• Rosemary D, 42, School District, "I appreciate being with a group that stands for peace."
• Roger B, 53, Computer Programmer, "I never felt so important to NOT stand on the sidelines."
• Gary B, 62, Lawyer, "This is important!"
• Jan B, 60, Teacher,"This is one small thing I can do."
• Barbara L, 68, Social Worker, "I am strongly committed to peace."
• Kathryn M, 22, Genetic Researcher, "I'm showing my support for peace"
• Beth H, 62, Artist,"Desperation, we need to have change"
• Susan G, 56, Senior Care, "Being pro-peace means I'm against killing"
• Chenye K, 55, Artist, "War and terrorism both target the innocent - peace is the only way"