This video is from Mike's website (click title to entry - thank you).
Peace activists.
Anti-Violence Activisits.
Those that oppose death of any kind, we all are heard at the highest levels of government in the Obama Administration.
It is difficult for many to 'fight the good fight' while condoning any deaths anywhere. We would all like for 'the bad guys' to 'give up' in a recognition that the world opposes their directives, however, it is unrealistic to believe the lives of the 'peaceful' are secure without a strong defense.
War by its very nature is unforgiving. It stops lives and destroys countryside and hamlet. Anyone with a conscience would willingly stand in opposition to war and even place their lives on the line, such as we witnessed in the deaths of past civilians in the USA exampled by the senseless Kent State killings of innocent people that embraced life and opposed corrupt government.
What is happening in the White House under this President is a act of conscience by a President walking the path of 'sustainable' peace. He is presented with protecting a nation of Peacemakers. Americans oppose war, death, killing and seek answers that embrace life and love. It is our nature to seek the path of peace. Democracy in the USA breeds a freedom of thought that supports far ranging goals of 'peace for everyone' and the prosperity that accompanies it. We know that when dollars stop flowing for war they start flowing toward quality of life.
For those seeking peace and having conscience to promote non-violence there has to be a rush of conscience regarding whom we are protecting in our striving for a world engaged in prosperity and disengaged from violence and war. If stopping an war front means escalating the dangers to those that are peaceful, there is no conscience in that, but only provocation to greater dangers.
I am more than convinced the man in the Oval Office is a man of conscience. He has demonstrated significant intelligence and agility in handling his responsibilities. I provide words of support for him and his Defense Department as I too recognize the hideous acts of the past administration and realize there has to be an end to the 'allowance' and 'tolerance' of hate of the people of the USA and the need to have a secure sovereign country capable of peace.
The bottom line here is that while opposing war is important, we as people seeking a nation capable of promoting peace and security have to 'achieve' policies that eliminate danger to ourselves and others. That directive unfortunately involves acts of 'defense' requiring war. Finishing the war of 2001 in Afghanistan, while securing Pakistan cannot be understated. The people of Afghanistan are a magnificent people capable of understanding democracy and embracing peace. We will prevail. They will prevail. I am confident of that. I believe President Obama and Secretary Gates are capable of directing the abilities of the USA military on a path to peace, but, it carries dangers and pitfalls to all 'acts of peace.'
The war raging within Pakistan and Afghanistan is a war of conscience. It is not a war for resources and greed as we witnessed with the Bush/Cheney deceptions. It is the war that will end the 'heart' of al Qaeda and foster strong foundations of democracy. With the sustained help of the leadership of Pakistan and Afghanistan the USA will come to stop the hideous practices of endangering other lands to secure some 'agenda' of political will by the USA. We have a lot to 'correct' in these two countries. Past acts by the USA have toyed with their security and sovereignty and that has to stop. I do believe we are witnessing 'the reality' of the USA sins of the past in many of these venues.
When the sovereignty and security of Pakistan and Afghanistan are returned the USA will have accomplished a task that has long needed address and we will have honor to our country once again as well as a secure nation.
If peace is at the heart of the conscience of our actions we will never be unjustified. The methods to achieving that peace are paramont to its legitimacy. The citizens of Pakistan and Afghanistan are important and in many ways their best outcome is more important than they have yet to realize. We cannot allow them to wallow in the defeat of their wishes for freedom and security at the hand of barbarians within the faith of Islam. We simply can't do that. I am sure the new initiatives within these countries will provide a securer world for all of us.
