Cabinet meets to discuss Iraq and use of Shannon

by voice Wed Mar 19, 2003 13:05

assembel outside the dail.

by Sparks Wed Mar 19, 2003 13:14

So far I've sent email to all the TDs I could get addresses for, sent typed letters to the leaders of the parties and my local TDs, and a hand-written letter a local TD who's minister of state in the foreign affairs department. Letters aren't a replacement for protest, but the opposite is also true - protests are not a replacement for letters.
I've attached the text below in case anyone would care to use it.

A Chara,

I write this note with a growing sense of concern regarding
recent developments in international affairs and a greater
sense of outrage at the role Ireland has played in them to
date. We have seen the triumph of military force over
reasoned diplomacy, and I fear both the consequences and the
precedent set by the actions of the United States of America
against Iraq.

It is my belief that this country must take a moral stance on
these matters, for to abandon what little influence we have
on the stage of international politics would be an act of
depraved indifference to humanity and a vile slander on the
good name of the citizens of this state by their government.

I urge you to press for the following measures in the Dail
debate this thursday:

- That the Government condemn the abandonment of diplomacy
and the abuse of the United Nations by the United States of
America and the United Kingdom.

- That the Government pledge to assist the United Nations in
humanitarian efforts in the aftermath of military action
against Iraq.

- That the Government withdraw permission for the use of
Shannon Airport by the United States armed forces, save for
emergency landings or humanitarian flights, the latter to
be unarmed and inspected by the Irish authorities

- That the Government withdraw permission for the use of
Irish airspace by the United States armed forces, save for
those humanitarian flights inspected at Shannon

I urge you, a chara, to seek these measures in the name of
the people of this nation, who have shown by mass civil
protest their extreme dissatisfaction with both the
international situation and the Irish Government's policies
regarding that situation to date.

Mise le meas,

by Please dont kill in my name! Wed Mar 19, 2003 15:07

Our Government has failed us again.
WW3 is breaking out and our representatives are
1) At the races
2) On some Paddies day Junket

In a desperate attempt to "Fudge" his way out of facing up to his responsibilities, Bertie, cowan and the other FF cowards were to bizzy on Holiday to make Neutral Irelands Position on the war Clear...

Bertie has made it clear where his loyalties lie - With the USA and the Multinationals

For a few dollars Bertie would kill in our name, that is exactly what it boils down to, nothing more,

NOT IN OUR NAME