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July 29, 2008

End the Occupation of Iraq - and Afghanistan

by Marjorie Cohn, Media With Conscience News, USA - Conspicuously absent from the national discourse is a political analysis of why the tragedy of 9/11 occurred and a comprehensive strategy to overhaul U.S. foreign policy to inoculate us from the wrath of those who despise American imperialism.

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Cohn gives a cogent and courageous statement of the situation and calls for actions that will make the US and the world a better place. Thanks to her and to the editors of the WIP for linking this article.

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