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AEU Statement on American War Against Iraq

New York, New York -- March 17 2003 ­ -- The American Ethical Union, through its Board of Directors and The National Leaders’ Council, the professional association of Ethical Culture leaders, strongly opposes an American war against Iraq.  In its stead, we advocate international containment if the Iraqi regime.

Ethical Culture’s regard for human life and its commitment to mutually fulfilling relations among nations inspires us to oppose war and seek solutions to the current crisis through international cooperation.

We recognize that in an age of terrorism security cannot be achieved through a policy of unilateralism and the brute display of military force.  Peace and stability will only be attained through the democratic states working cooperatively, through  international arrangements and adherence to international norms.  We call on the United States to take leadership in this initiative through moral example and diplomacy.

We join with numerous religious and secular organizations, and millions of Americans and individuals throughout the world, in opposition to a war against Iraq.  We call upon the American administration to support increased and intensified United Nations inspections to be continued indefinitely. Recognizing the dangers posed by the Iraqi regime, we maintain that the response needs to be containment of the Iraqi regime, supported by the threat of force and validated by the international community.

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