Barbara Lee: Why I Opposed the Resolution to Authorize Force... (tags)
It was a blank check to the president to attack anyone involved in the Sept. 11 events -- anywhere, in any country, without regard to our nation's long- term foreign policy, economic and national security interests, and without time limit. In granting these overly broad powers, the Congress failed its responsibility to understand the dimensions of its declaration. I could not support such a grant of war-making authority to the president; I believe it would put more innocent lives at risk.
Australia prepares for anti-war demonstrations (tags)
NO RETALIATION RALLY - 21 Sept, 2001 4.30 pm at Town Hall, Sydney Australia No retaliation, No to the US imperialism in the third world, No more innocent deaths, No racist scapegoating.