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== Fairfax, Calif Opposes Start of Iraq War ==
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'''Type:''' Resolution
'''Type:''' Resolution


'''Status:''' Adopted
'''Status:''' Adopted
'''Source File''':


'''Text:'''
'''Text:'''


RESOLUTION NO. 2265
'''RESOLUTION NO. 2265'''<br>
''A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF FAIRFAX OPPOSING UNITED STATES' MILITARY ACTION AGAINST IRAQ''


A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF FAIRFAX OPPOSING UNITED STATES' MILITARY ACTION AGAINST IRAQ
'''WHEREAS''', the people of the United States have already suffered grievous loss of life and well-being as a result of the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001; and


WHEREAS, the people of the United States have already suffered grievous loss of life and well-being as a result of the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001; and
'''WHEREAS''', the Bush Administration is waging a propaganda campaign against the regime of Saddam Hussein to justify war by the United States against Iraq; and


WHEREAS, the Bush Administration is waging a propaganda campaign against the regime of Saddam Hussein to justify war by the United States against Iraq; and
'''WHEREAS''', the Bush administration has failed to present convincing evidence that Iraq poses a military threat to the United States; and


WHEREAS, the Bush administration has failed to present convincing evidence that Iraq poses a military threat to the United States; and
'''WHEREAS''', former United Nations weapons inspectors, other experts, and world leaders have contested the Bush Administration's claim that indisputable evidence exists of Iraq's present possession of nuclear weapons and immediate ability to deploy such weapons; and


WHEREAS, former United Nations weapons inspectors, other experts, and world leaders have contested the Bush Administration's claim that indisputable evidence exists of Iraq's present possession of nuclear weapons and immediate ability to deploy such weapons; and
'''WHEREAS''', the United States already is conducting military action, including aerial bombardment of Iraqi territory, without basis in international law or United Nations' resolutions; and  


WHEREAS, the United States already is conducting military action, including aerial bombardment of Iraqi territory, without basis in international law or United Nations' resolutions; and  
'''WHEREAS''', a United States war against Iraq threatens to destabilize the entire Middle East region, possibly resulting in regional war; and


WHEREAS, a United States war against Iraq threatens to destabilize the entire Middle East region, possibly resulting in regional war; and
'''WHEREAS''', a United States war against Iraq would significantly increase oil prices and boost corporate profits; and


WHEREAS, a United States war against Iraq would significantly increase oil prices and boost corporate profits; and
'''WHEREAS''', war should not be undertaken unilaterally by the United States or other parties; and


WHEREAS, war should not be undertaken unilaterally by the United States or other parties; and
'''WHEREAS''', past military conflict in the region resulted in widespread environmental destruction, the effects of which have not yet been mitigated or understood; and


WHEREAS, past military conflict in the region resulted in widespread environmental destruction, the effects of which have not yet been mitigated or understood; and
'''WHEREAS''', past military conflict in the region resulted in widespread damage to the civilian infrastructure of Iraq and widespread suffering and death of Iraqi civilians; and


WHEREAS, past military conflict in the region resulted in widespread damage to the civilian infrastructure of Iraq and widespread suffering and death of Iraqi civilians; and
'''WHEREAS''', the United States has been the primary force behind twelve years of non-military sanctions against Iraq that have resulted in the death of over 500,000 children under age five due to inadequate water, food, and medicine, according to UNICEF and other international relief organizations; and  


WHEREAS, the United States has been the primary force behind twelve years of non-military sanctions against Iraq that have resulted in the death of over 500,000 children under age five due to inadequate water, food, and medicine, according to UNICEF and other international relief organizations; and  
'''WHEREAS''', humane, international diplomatic efforts should be the preferred means to resolve international conflicts; and


WHEREAS, humane, international diplomatic efforts should be the preferred means to resolve international conflicts; and
'''WHEREAS''', war should be a last resort; and  


WHEREAS, war should be a last resort; and  
'''WHEREAS''', Congress has abdicated their responsibility to debate and vote on whether to declare war on Iraq with passage of the President's recent resolution giving him that authority; and


WHEREAS, Congress has abdicated their responsibility to debate and vote on whether to declare war on Iraq with passage of the President's recent resolution giving him that authority; and
'''WHEREAS''', the ultimate security of the United States is dependent on creating the conditions of life for all nations, working together cooperatively, that will eliminate poverty, injustice, inequality, environmental degradation and other factors that breed war and terrorism; and


WHEREAS, the ultimate security of the United States is dependent on creating the conditions of life for all nations, working together cooperatively, that will eliminate poverty, injustice, inequality, environmental degradation and other factors that breed war and terrorism; and
'''WHEREAS''', the citizens of Fairfax and its local elected officials have the constitutional right to petition the national government on this matter of grave concern to our community as part of the national and international debate now underway; and


WHEREAS, the citizens of Fairfax and its local elected officials have the constitutional right to petition the national government on this matter of grave concern to our community as part of the national and international debate now underway; and
'''WHEREAS''', there is a spirited debate on the possibility of war on Iraq and there is a wide range of opinions in Fairfax about the advisability and likely consequences of war with Iraq; and


WHEREAS, there is a spirited debate on the possibility of war on Iraq and there is a wide range of opinions in Fairfax about the advisability and likely consequences of war with Iraq; and
'''WHEREAS''', our Congressional Representatives have courageously spoken out against war on Iraq and would be encouraged by our support.


WHEREAS, our Congressional Representatives have courageously spoken out against war on Iraq and would be encouraged by our support.
'''NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT''' the Town Council of the Town of Fairfax


NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town Council of the Town of Fairfax
1) '''HEREBY''' reaffirms the articles of the United Nations Charter and the principles of international law on the peaceful resolution of disputes; and


1) HEREBY reaffirms the articles of the United Nations Charter and the principles of international law on the peaceful resolution of disputes; and
2) '''HEREBY''' opposes continuing non-military sanctions, continuing United States' military action against Iraq, and proposed escalated military action by the United States against Iraq; and


2) HEREBY opposes continuing non-military sanctions, continuing United States' military action against Iraq, and proposed escalated military action by the United States against Iraq; and
3) '''HEREBY''' urges the Bush Administration and our representatives in Congress to work with and through the United Nations to obtain compliance by Iraq with United Nations Security Council resolutions concerning the development by Iraq of weapons of mass destruction and to support fully the return of international weapons inspectors to Iraq for that purpose; and


3) HEREBY urges the Bush Administration and our representatives in Congress to work with and through the United Nations to obtain compliance by Iraq with United Nations Security Council resolutions concerning the development by Iraq of weapons of mass destruction and to support fully the return of international weapons inspectors to Iraq for that purpose; and
4) '''HEREBY''' urges the Bush Administration and our federal representatives to actively support United Nations' diplomatic efforts to support and encourage democracy and respect for human rights in Iraq and all nations.


4) HEREBY urges the Bush Administration and our federal representatives to actively support United Nations' diplomatic efforts to support and encourage democracy and respect for human rights in Iraq and all nations.
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Latest revision as of 20:35, 31 December 2014


Fairfax, CA, US

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Type: Resolution

Status: Adopted

Source File:

Text:

RESOLUTION NO. 2265
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF FAIRFAX OPPOSING UNITED STATES' MILITARY ACTION AGAINST IRAQ

WHEREAS, the people of the United States have already suffered grievous loss of life and well-being as a result of the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001; and

WHEREAS, the Bush Administration is waging a propaganda campaign against the regime of Saddam Hussein to justify war by the United States against Iraq; and

WHEREAS, the Bush administration has failed to present convincing evidence that Iraq poses a military threat to the United States; and

WHEREAS, former United Nations weapons inspectors, other experts, and world leaders have contested the Bush Administration's claim that indisputable evidence exists of Iraq's present possession of nuclear weapons and immediate ability to deploy such weapons; and

WHEREAS, the United States already is conducting military action, including aerial bombardment of Iraqi territory, without basis in international law or United Nations' resolutions; and

WHEREAS, a United States war against Iraq threatens to destabilize the entire Middle East region, possibly resulting in regional war; and

WHEREAS, a United States war against Iraq would significantly increase oil prices and boost corporate profits; and

WHEREAS, war should not be undertaken unilaterally by the United States or other parties; and

WHEREAS, past military conflict in the region resulted in widespread environmental destruction, the effects of which have not yet been mitigated or understood; and

WHEREAS, past military conflict in the region resulted in widespread damage to the civilian infrastructure of Iraq and widespread suffering and death of Iraqi civilians; and

WHEREAS, the United States has been the primary force behind twelve years of non-military sanctions against Iraq that have resulted in the death of over 500,000 children under age five due to inadequate water, food, and medicine, according to UNICEF and other international relief organizations; and

WHEREAS, humane, international diplomatic efforts should be the preferred means to resolve international conflicts; and

WHEREAS, war should be a last resort; and

WHEREAS, Congress has abdicated their responsibility to debate and vote on whether to declare war on Iraq with passage of the President's recent resolution giving him that authority; and

WHEREAS, the ultimate security of the United States is dependent on creating the conditions of life for all nations, working together cooperatively, that will eliminate poverty, injustice, inequality, environmental degradation and other factors that breed war and terrorism; and

WHEREAS, the citizens of Fairfax and its local elected officials have the constitutional right to petition the national government on this matter of grave concern to our community as part of the national and international debate now underway; and

WHEREAS, there is a spirited debate on the possibility of war on Iraq and there is a wide range of opinions in Fairfax about the advisability and likely consequences of war with Iraq; and

WHEREAS, our Congressional Representatives have courageously spoken out against war on Iraq and would be encouraged by our support.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town Council of the Town of Fairfax

1) HEREBY reaffirms the articles of the United Nations Charter and the principles of international law on the peaceful resolution of disputes; and

2) HEREBY opposes continuing non-military sanctions, continuing United States' military action against Iraq, and proposed escalated military action by the United States against Iraq; and

3) HEREBY urges the Bush Administration and our representatives in Congress to work with and through the United Nations to obtain compliance by Iraq with United Nations Security Council resolutions concerning the development by Iraq of weapons of mass destruction and to support fully the return of international weapons inspectors to Iraq for that purpose; and

4) HEREBY urges the Bush Administration and our federal representatives to actively support United Nations' diplomatic efforts to support and encourage democracy and respect for human rights in Iraq and all nations.

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