Posted on 03/02/2003 4:58:43 AM PST by JustPiper
I saw a post here yesterday that has to do with our youth who are struggling to do the right thing for our country, our President and for the freedom of Iraq.
So I researched their website and wanted to share this with all of you and I believe if each one of us encourages even one youngster to join the cause, then we can give our President the support he deserves. The children are our future it is said, well watching these college kids and loving our military, I have every confidence we are in the best hands!
Make sure you watch the intro, it is heart rending.
Students For War, their homepage:
We Support Military Action
Students for War is an ad-hoc committee established to build support across America for military action against the murderous regime of Iraq’s Saddam Hussein.
Let us be clear -- we regret immensely the pain and suffering that inevitably result from armed conflict. However, we feel the events of September 11th demonstrate clearly the terrible cost of inaction in the face of danger from America’s avowed enemies.
If the United States would have have acted decisively against Al Qaeda bases in Afghanistan before September 11th, the tragic events of that day might well have never taken place. Thousands of Americans who died that day – mothers, fathers, children and students -- would still be alive.
Instead, our government hoped for the best while the danger posed by Al Qaeda grew.
To read more :
Please make sure to sign their petition, it is as follows:
Dear Mr President,
Saddam Hussein's determination to build chemical, biological and nuclear weapons is a danger to the lives of Americans and people around the world. As Commander in Chief of America's armed forces, please order military action as soon as is reasonably possible to remove Saddam Hussein from power and ensure the disarmament of Iraq.
They offer two posters for print free, here is one:
The following campuses also have similiar groups:
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United We Stand is dedicated to providing an outlet for Brandeis students to express their support for America, its troops, allies, and the on-going war against terrorists. We believe that although war is horrible, there are times when it is a necessary evil, when it is unavoidable—as in the case of Saddam Hussein and Iraq.
First Day Of War Plans: On the first day that war starts in Iraq, we are planning a large demonstration of support. We are planning to hand out yellow ribbons, red white and blue ribbons, information sheets, and have petitions for people to sign. For more information, see our schedule of events and ways you can help. This demonstration will counter the large anti-war protest scheduled on campus.
You can link to this site and all student sites through the above link.
2. Students United for America at Columbia University.
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Students United for America was created to give voice to all Americans who support the United States' efforts to combat terrorism and other unjust attacks on our country.
We wish to join together with all those who love America to support the defense of our nation, our freedoms, and our way of life. We believe that nothing less than a determined military response by America and any cooperating countries can achiev! e true peace and security for our nation in the face of any atrocities committed against us.
These kids at Columbia are getting alot of press.
3.
OxDem is a group on the Oxford University campus interested in the cause of democratic reform the world over. OxDem was founded in order to publicize the importance of democracy promotion and provide a forum in which Oxford students can discuss the detailed issues surrounding democracy promotion.
Right now, there are a lot of arguments in Oxford about politics. And there should be. But we also think that it's important to focus on the principles that we share. Regardless of what one thinks is the best way to resolve conflicts in the Middle East and other areas, the cause of such conflicts can almost always be traced to the absence of political freedom. The purpose of OxDem is to talk about how we can promote this kind of freedom and how we can make others aware of the importance of the cause.
While at their website make sure to read their:
Statement of Principles
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These quotes are on their homepage:
"Victory at all costs, victory in spite of all terror, victory however long and hard the road may be; for without victory there is no survival.
-Winston Churchill-
The world must be made safe for democracy. Its peace must be planted upon the tested foundations of political liberty.
-Woodrow Wilson -
Make sure to read their philosophy:
Overcoming Terror: Standing With America
A Declaration by Students of Princeton University
Also an interesting read:
From THE WALL STREET JOURNAL Editorial Page
Students for a Democratic Society
A new generation of campus activists support American ideals.
This can be found with the website's campus links.
Another article and banner, this from Harvard:
5. STUDENTS FOR PROTECTING AMERICA
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DEFEND AMERICA. DEFEAT TERRORISM. DISARM IRAQ.
Their mission statement:
In recent months the "anti-war" movement has claimed to represent the voice of the world, and particularly of students and youth. Our purpose in founding Students for Protecting America is to declare that these groups do not speak for everyone. We believe that in the aftermath of September 11, Americans can no longer remain complacent in the face of terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction among rogue states. The threat we face is as grave as any that we have encountered. We support the Bush Administration's efforts to defend America and defeat terrorism. We believe Iraq poses a dire threat and should be disarmed immediately.
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Their mission statement:
YCSD Mission Statement
The events of September 11, 2001 and the ongoing war to defend American freedom remind us of the perilous condition of our democracy, and should motivate all those who respect the traditions of liberal learning to defend the ideals for which this country stands. We must do so for the future of the United States and for freedom-loving people everywhere.
Some in the Yale community have decried America’s efforts, with dogmatic assertions of imperialism and hypocrisy. While reasoned criticism of one’s government is necessary for a well-functioning democracy, the rhetoric on campus has sunken to crass hyperbole. To counter such protests, we the undersigned, submit:
Then click YCSD
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Click to find Information about our current Campaigns and Actions. As ever SMCCDI depends on your active participation for a successful outcome and a more effective campaign.
You can access this from the campus links at Students For War.
You can email the students who run the website at:
WeCare@StudentsForWar.org
My mother did not believe that when I was LOL.
But I'v had the honour of working with so many mature, goal-orientated and ambitious, smart young people. They manage social lives, marriages, grueling school work. they maintain A's & B's while working and treat people so decent and kindly. I do not know how they do it, they strive so hard. But I love our young folks, especially my own ;)
They are awesome and I cannot believe this post has not gotten more responses or teaming Freepers with them?
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