A friend, Frank Swift, that I met on my first journey has passed along some great practical steps towards peace for the new year.
Frank has written a children’s book to help young people see an alternative to the competition and forcefulness that can too easily get instilled in our young people. Check it out: http://search.barnesandnoble.com/books/product.aspx?EAN=9780982460108
Another of Frank’s ideas has a lot of insight and potential. He writes:
“It seems that the efforts by peace groups, NGOs and others, to be heard by the war-profiteers and
politicians responsible for continued war, are being ignored.
politicians responsible for continued war, are being ignored.
“I suggested a “Pledge for Peace in 2011″ on my website, which asks individuals to pledge to make at least three contacts monthly, by phone, fax, email and regular mail to their government reps. and CEOs of industries that produce the tools of death and destruction, to totally end the killing and destruction this new year. Toll-free and fax numbers are readily available for the politicians and I might be able to google a list of the CEOs. Starting with just a few hundred people, it could spread to thousands and possibly millions by year’s end.
“I think the impact of individuals doing this without the name of any organization attached, could be what we need to make a difference. See my website for more details and let me know what you think of the idea. Thanks!”
Please help spread this idea and give Frank your feedback; here’s his blog: http://www.peacepowerpress.net/
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