S t a t e m e n t o f P u r p o s e
BRING THEM HOME NOW! is a campaign of military families,
veterans, active duty personnel, reservists and others opposed to
the ongoing war in Iraq and galvanized to action by George W. Bush's
inane and reckless challenge to armed Iraqis resisting occupation
to "Bring 'em on."
Our mission is to mobilize military families, veterans, and GIs
themselves to demand: an end to the occupation of Iraq and other
misguided military adventures; and an immediate return of all US
troops to their home duty stations.
The truth is coming out. The American public was deceived by the
Bush administration about the motivation for and intent of the invasion
of Iraq. It is equally apparent that the administration is stubbornly
and incompetently adhering to a destructive course. Many Americans
do not want our troops there. Many military families do not want
our troops there. Many troops themselves do not want to be there.
The overwhelming majority of Iraqis do not want US troops there.
Our troops are embroiled in a regional quagmire
largely of our own government's making. These military actions are
not perceived as
liberations, but as occupations, and our troops are now subject to
daily attacks. Meanwhile, without a clear mission, they are living
in conditions
of relentless austerity and hardship. At home, their
families are forced to endure extended separations and ongoing
uncertainty.
As military veterans and families, we understand that hardship is
sometimes part of the job. But there has to be an honest and compelling
reason to impose these hardships and risks on our troops, our families,
and our communities. The reasons given for the occupation of Iraq
do not rise to this standard.
Without just cause for war, we say bring the troops home now!
Not one more troop killed in action. Not one more troop wounded
in action. Not one more troop psychologically damaged by the act
of terrifying, humiliating, injuring or killing innocent people.
Not one more troop spending one more day inhaling depleted uranium.
Not one more troop separated from spouse and children. This is the
only way to truly support these troops, and the families who are
just as much part of the military as they are.
Bush says "Bring 'em on." We say "BRING THEM HOME
NOW!" |
