[Peace-discuss] Fw: It's time for a new course in Afghanistan

[Jenifer Cartwright]

Hello Friends,
I sent Feingold a check yesterday via US mail. Now I need to email my gov't officials in the House and Senate -- who are supposed to be representing my views -- telling them what I've done.  
Join me??
 --Jenifer

--- On Thu, 8/27/09, Russ Feingold, U.S. Senator <campaign at russfeingold.org> wrote:


From: Russ Feingold, U.S. Senator <campaign at russfeingold.org>
Subject: It's time for a new course in Afghanistan
To: jencart13 at yahoo.com
Date: Thursday, August 27, 2009, 9:35 AM




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Jenifer,
While I was in Appleton earlier this week, I outlined my views on a flexible timetable to bring our brave men and women home from Afghanistan.  After eight years of war, I am not convinced that continuing to send troops into Afghanistan, with no end in sight, is a well-thought out strategy.  It’s time for a new course. 
I am concerned that the current military build-up could end up simply driving more extremists across the border into Pakistan, while feeding resentment among the Afghan people about a perceived occupation.  A flexible timetable that shows the people of America and Afghanistan that we have a strategy and a commitment to leave is going to be one of the best things we can do to succeed in that country and strengthen our own national security.
As we debate important domestic issues such as health care, and the economy, we must never forget our troops currently serving our nation overseas.  While there are still four months left in the year, 2009 is now the deadliest year for international forces in Afghanistan since 2004.  We are clearly not moving forward, and we can’t continue this open-ended commitment indefinitely.   
I will continue to speak out in favor of a flexible timetable for withdrawal, and I’m counting on you to help spread the word.  You can sign on as a supporter of a flexible timetable to bring our troops home from Afghanistan here.  You’ll also be able to view my recent ed board meeting on the topic and forward this message to your friends and family.  I’ll keep you updated on the next steps, and what you can do to make sure our message is heard.
Sincerely,

Russ Feingold
United States Senator
 
   
 
 



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