DU Activist Corps, Aug 8, 2005 -- Letters of support for Cindy Sheehan

[Skinner]

On April 4 2004, Cindy Sheehan's son Casey was killed while serving in Iraq. Since then she has fought tirelessly to bring attention to the plight of our troops serving in the Middle East. She founded the Gold Star Families for Peace, and is currently holding a vigil outside George W. Bush's ranch in Crawford, Texas.

The Army Times wrote recently that, "(Sheehan) said she decided to seek another audience with Bush when she heard his comments about the war last week, after a spike in American deaths. The fallen men and women 'died in a noble cause,' Bush said Wednesday. 'Their families can know that we will honor their loved ones' sacrifice by completing the mission.' Sheehan said she wants to tell Bush not to use her son's death as a reason to continue the war."

DU ACTIVIST CORPS TASK: SEND A MESSAGE OF SUPPORT TO CINDY SHEEHAN

TASK:

Show Cindy Sheehan that you support her vigil by sending a postcard or letter of support. In your postcard/letter, you might also let her know what you would like her to tell Bush when she sees him.

Snail-mail your postcard or letter to:

Cindy Sheehan
c/o Crawford Peace House
9142 5th Street
Crawford, TX 76638-3037

For more information on the postcard project, see this thread:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x4284031

1455 DU Activist Corps members have pledged to participate in this task, so get to work, and let's make it a success! You don't need to be a member of the DU Activist Corps in order to participate.

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