Edited 4/25/2024 after passage of $95B in military aid earmarked for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.

As students of history who understand the devastating power of weapons of mass destruction and the horrors of war, we believe that our international efforts could be better used to address root causes of global conflict and displacement such as lack of quality affordable housing, limited desirable employment opportunities, and organized crime. 

We propose a shift in focus towards cooperation in developing quality housing as well as high quality education, health and correctional facilities. It is our belief that this approach will help diffuse historical tensions related to ideological differences and create an atmosphere conducive to peace.

We propose creation of a global fund to build hundreds of Community Peace Centers, create millions units of much needed quality housing and hundreds of quality health + education facilities. Innovative correctional facilities that are designed to be educational rather than punitive might be more likely to create agreement regarding social contracts and reduce crime. This constructive approach can serve to address problems at the southern U.S. border as well as in conflict zones like Ukraine, Gaza and China. 

Cooperation is key.

As citizens who value diplomacy, we urge our representatives to consider this alternative path towards global peace - one that addresses core societal issues rather than escalating conflicts. We ask you to join us in prioritizing peaceful solutions over warfare.

We ask the 118 U.S. Congress to reject further military aid packages.Rather, pursue constructive solutions to ease tensions and solve problems.

PLEASE SIGN + SHARE.

Thank you!

Original petition text below.

 

 

 

 

As students of history who understand the devastating power of weapons of mass destruction and the horrors of war, we are deeply concerned about the current discourse in U.S. Congress regarding Billions in funding for military aid. We believe that these funds could be better used to address root causes of global conflict and displacement such as lack of quality affordable housing, limited desirable employment opportunities, and organized crime. 

We propose a shift in focus towards cooperation in developing quality housing as well as high quality education, health and correctional facilities. It is our belief that this approach will help diffuse historical tensions related to ideological differences and create an atmosphere conducive to peace.

The U.S. Congress is currently debating the allocation of hundreds of billions dollars for military aid - money which could be added to a global fund to build 100s of Peace Centers, create millions units of much needed quality housing and hundreds of quality health + education facilities. Innovative correctional facilities that are designed to be educational rather than punitive might be more likely to create agreement regarding social contracts and reduce crime.

As citizens who value diplomacy over destruction, we urge our representatives to consider this alternative path towards global peace - one that addresses core societal issues rather than escalating conflicts.

We ask you to join us in urging our government representatives to prioritize peaceful solutions over warfare. Please sign, share and reach out to your Congresspeople today.

We ask the 118 U.S. Congress to reject this and future military aid packages that tilt the balance of power and thus fuel conflict.

NYT Article