Appeal for Redress
Appeal For Redress is a group of United States military personnel opposed to the Iraq War. The group is sponsored by Iraq Veterans Against the War (IVAW), Military Families Speak Out, and Veterans for Peace (VFP). [1] The group solicits members of the U.S. military to communicate the following message to the U.S. Congress:
As a patriotic American proud to serve the nation in uniform, I respectfully urge my political leaders in Congress to support the prompt withdrawal of all American military forces and bases from Iraq. Staying in Iraq will not work and is not worth the price. It is time for U.S. troops to come home.[2]
On January 16, 2007 members of the campaign delivered more than 1000 signatures to Congress, accompanied by Congressman Dennis Kucinich.[3]
On February 23, 2007, the group was featured on the CBS Evening News with Katie Couric. It was later featured on 60 Minutes.[4]
Appeal for Redress V2 (2024)[edit]
A second "appeal for redress" campaign was launched in June 2024 to enable US military personnel who are opposed to US support of Israeli actions in Gaza to share their views with their members of Congress.[5][6]
See also[edit]
- Appeal for Courage - a group of military set up in favor of the war.
References[edit]
- ^ "History of the Appeal for Redress V1" VeteransForPeace.org
- ^ Tyson, Ann Scott. "Grass-Roots Group of Troops Petition Congress for Pullout From Iraq". The Washington Post. Retrieved 21 September 2014.
- ^ "Military personnel present Iraq petition at capitol" NPR (January 16, 2007) (accessed June 5, 2024)
- ^ "GIs Petition Congress To End Iraq War". 60 Minutes. CBS. 2007-02-25.
- ^ "What is the Appeal for Redress V2" VeteransForPeace.org
- ^ "VIDEO: Joint press conference to launch appeal for redress V2 for Gaza" NLGMLTF.org
External links[edit]
- An Appeal for Redress, Group Website
- Iraq Veterans Against the War Group Website