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Buildup Toward Iran
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Members:2
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Created:2007-06-05 23:19:24
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| Monitor the political drumbeats calling for military action on Iran. Track news and information about ongoing buildup of military equipment and personnel in the region. Support citizens' efforts to express concern and lobby relevant political figures. |
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Depleted Uranium
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Members:1
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Created:2007-06-05 23:17:28
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| Study the history of depleted uranium use by U.S. military forces. Gather government and independent research on the potential effects of depleted uranium (DU). Get involved in citizens' groups to express concern and lobby relevant political figures. |
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Federal-State Law Enforcement Relations
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Members:1
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Created:2007-06-05 23:18:38
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| Gather news stories and articles that show the symptoms of a rising police state (or martial law) in America. Get involved with groups or coalitions who identify and respond to individual instances of extreme, unconstitutional, or unnecessary use of force by police. |
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Private Military Corporations
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Members:1
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Created:2007-06-05 23:17:49
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| Study the use of private military corporations (mercenaries) as security forces and militia. Examine the extent of no-bid contracts for private forces used in war, the compensation to private soldiers versus soldiers in US armed forces. What are some ramifications of mercenary actions in the course of war? What laws are these private soldiers accountable to, if any? |
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War in Iraq
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Members:1
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Created:2007-06-05 23:19:02
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| How can citizens ensure their opinions on the War in Iraq will be heard? Determine a list of important issues concerning the War in Iraq and collaborate on ideas for effective solutions. Promote public awareness of your efforts and develop strategies for outreach to politicians. |
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War on Terror
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Members:1
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Created:2007-06-05 23:18:14
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| Determine a list of foreign and domestic policies that have been (or are being) justified on the basis of a "War on Terror". Evaluate the reasonableness and effectiveness (if any) of the War on Terror as a political agenda. Promote public awareness of your findings. |
