UCC launches drive to oppose troop escalation in Iraq

[Jamie McDaniel]

Do you want our country to send 21,500 more troops to Iraq and increase spending on Bush's war?

You can join with the United Church of Christ in telling our leaders that is not acceptable.

www.UCCTakeAction.org/nomoretroops

Note: If you are not involved with the UCC, you can edit the default message. I'm not officially a member of a UCC church, but I probably will be one day.

Alternatively, you can sign a petition at MoveOn.org.

http://pol.moveon.org/noescalation/

After signing the petition, call your representatives in Congress too. Ask to speak with them or just leave a message. It's easy. This was my experience.

Staff person: Congressman Chandler's office. How can I help you?

Jamie: I would like to speak with my congressman or if he is unavailable I would like to leave a message.

Staff person: You can leave a message. What is your name.

Jamie: My name is Jamie McDaniel. I'm from Lexington, Kentucky.

Staff person: Ok, what is your message for congressman Chandler?

Jamie: I am very concerned about more of Kentucky's young people being sent to Iraq. I just heard that President Bush is wanting to escalate the troop levels by another 20,000. I want Chandler to oppose this increase.