Posted by Z in
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Thursday, July 27. 2006
The current Israeli bombing and destruction of Lebanon, is being funded and backed by the US government.
US tax payers are paying for the F16s, the Apaches, and the artillery that is crippling Lebanon. Moreover, it is not enough that the US gives Israel the green light in its attacks but it also supports them by rushing over Jet fuel (for the F16s) and precision guided bombs (much like the ones that destroyed the UN bunker).
US weapons, know-how fuel Israel's military (Washington Post)
Also, from the N.Y. Times:
"The decision to quickly ship the weapons to Israel was made with relatively little debate within the Bush administration, the officials said. Its disclosure threatens to anger Arab governments and others because of the appearance that the United States is actively aiding the Israeli bombing campaign in a way that could be compared to Iran’s efforts to arm and resupply Hezbollah."
Since its US tax payer money that is being used to fund Israel's assault then I URGE ALL US CITIZENS that oppose this war to make FOUR phone calls a day (and believe me they are quick calls):
+ Two calls to each one of your senators: Contact info for your Senators
To request that the US call for an immediate cease fire, and that YOUR tax money not be spent to fund Israel's devastating attacks on Lebanon.
+ One call to your representative: Contact info for your House Representative
Ask them to support resolutions:
H.Res. 945, proposed by Hon. Sheila Jackson Lee (asking for Humanitarian Aid to Lebanon)
H.CON.RES.450, proposed by Rep. Kucinich (asking for an immediate call for cease fire)
+ One all to a friend to ask them to do the same.
I have been doing just that daily, and it seriously takes only about five minutes and I have yet to run into long hold times.
So the next time you watch the news, remember this is your money funding this war, and that the least you can do is ask that it not be used for such a cause.
-Z-