War can teach humanity lessons if we but choose to learn. Military power is not strength but can give an illusion of strength to those who hold it. Seeing those you love killed can lead to anger, which can lead to despair, which can lead to more violence. Destruction and death are not motivation to lasting peace. Body armor, no matter how heavy, does not make a soldier invincible. Preemptive war is war. It does not stop war from beginning. Fences and walls are not effective for security. They do not stop missiles. On TV and in the movies, some people are super human. In war, all people are human. They bleed. They die. Dialogue and diplomacy between nations are a constant need. War is not the time to develop these skills. Listening to others and respecting their concerns and needs can prevent violence. War does not solve problems. It creates more and different ones. We all have fears. Playing on them often leads individuals and nations to actions not based on a complete understanding of reality and that we later regret. Solving problems is the goal not saving face or winning.
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What is the Declaration of Peace? |
A nationwide campaign to establish, by September 21, a concrete and rapid plan for peace in Iraq, including: *a prompt timetable for withdrawal of troops and closure of bases *a peace process for security, reconstruction, and reconciliation *and the shift of funding for war to meeting human needs. If this plan for peace is not created and activated by Congress by September 21, the International Day of Peace, Declaration signers across the U.S. will engage in nonviolent action in Washington, D.C. and in communities throughout the nation.(See www.declarationofpeace.org) for more information.
Let people know about the Declaration of Peace Campaign!! Invite their help and participation. Direct them to our website at www.ijpccincinnati.org to plug in.
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Death Penalty |
Case Updates:
John Spirko- On June 16, the Ohio Attorney General’s office requested Governor Taft to grant John Spirko his fourth reprieve, for four additional months, to conduct further DNA testing, as there has been no evidence to date that connects John Spirko to the crime committed in 1984. Four days later Governor Taft agreed and granted the requested reprieve.
Jeffrey Hill - Scheduled for an execution on June 15, 2006. Hill received a stay in federal court when U.S. District Judge Frost granted a preliminary injunction. This allowed Hill an opportunity to join the Public Defender’s civil rights lawsuit that argues Ohio’s current lethal injection protocol constitutes cruel and unusual punishment.
Death notices:
Rocky Barton executed on July 12, was the first execution implementing the new procedures ordered by prison Director Terry Collins after the botched lethal injection of Joseph Clark. Rocky Barton received the death penalty for the murder of his wife.
Darrell Ferguson, convicted of the murders of Thomas King, Arlie Fugate and Mae Fugate, was executed on Tuesday, August 8 at 10 am. Ferguson, 28, of Dayton was the youngest person executed in Ohio in 44 years.
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Day Of Dialogue: Perspectives on Immigration Reform |
Saturday, September 9, 2006 9:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. Mt. Notre Dame High School
Come listen and then dialogue about the personal stories and perspectives offered by a diverse group of people. You will hear from:
◊ An African American Service Worker ◊ A County Commissioner ◊ A New Immigrant ◊ Immigration Attorney ◊ A Union Carpenter
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Cincinnati and the Nuclear “Renaissance” |
Only days after the merger with Cinergy, Cincinnati’s gas and electric utility, Duke Power of Raleigh, North Carolina announced that it was going to join with an energy company from Atlanta in plans to build the nation’s first new nuclear power plant since Three Mile Island. Duke has been operating 7 nuclear plants in the Carolinas for the last 40 years, and its claim that they have been clean, cheap and safe simply isn’t true.
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Nonviolent Activist Training |
Michigan Peace Team Is Coming to Cincinnati! Nonviolent Peacemaking Workshop Saturday, October 21 9 am-5 pm Peaselee Neighborhood Center (215 E 14th St) Cost: $30/person Lunch Will Be Provided.
Nonviolent Direct Action Training Saturday, September 2 3 pm—6 pm Peaselee Neighborhood Center (215 E 14th St.) Facilitator: Art Gish from Christian Peacemaker Teams ALL ARE WELCOME! It is free!
Training for Change: Mini Strategy Clinic
Facilitated by George Lakey Sunday November 19, 2006 1 pm-5:30 pm Peaslee Neighborhood Center Cost: $20
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