There are many ways all of us can work to end the occupation of Iraq. Each is a step along the way. Here we offer five suggestions. To find more suggestions you might also Google 10 ways to end the war in Iraq and read some of the many other ideas and actions offered.

If you are just beginning, pick something easy and that sounds interesting to you, and do it! Some of the actions will take very little time and others more. There are many compelling reasons for you to act now. The most important of these is American Servicemen and women along with the people of Iraq are being killed daily because of the mistakes, the incompetence and the criminal actions of our government. We the people are responsible and we must insist that our government ends this occupation as quickly and humanely as possible.

1. Call Your Congressional Representative
   Insist they stop funding the war and
   begin an immediate withdrawal of all
   U.S. Armed Forces from Iraq.

   Congressional Switch Board Numbers
   202.224.3121
   800.828.0498
   800.614.2803

2. Work to educate the community about the reality of military service and military recruitment. A great place to start is at AFSC.
3. Stayed Informed:
   www.democracynow.org a weekday radio show with Amy Goodman
   www.commondreams.org daily news digest and commentary
   www.airamericaradio.com
4. Join Veterans For Peace, the Iraq Veterans Against the War and/or a local neighbors for peace group.

   For more information go to:
   www.veteransforpeace.org
   www.ivaw.org
   www.neighbors4peace.org

   You can also Google neighbors for peace

5. Work to Impeach Bush and Chenney Sign petitions like this one: www.democrats.com/topelosiandjudiciary
6. As previously mentioned there are many important ways to end the occupation in Iraq and to work for peace. Whatever you decided on please start now. Up your ante or personal commitment. Together we can end the war and bring our troops home.