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Guys, My last vote, about an hour ago was not a double vote, it was the only way I could change my vote to Arn.
I agree. I don't see a significant rift. I guess I have a thick skin and see many of you all as newbies who didn't get involved in the D&D of the Rocky Flats Nuclear Weapons Plant SuperFund Mega-Site – which still hasn't been cleaned up. Is this an issue for the GP?
Bill, OK, OK. Can we do this without sounding like mitch mconnell – the guy who's stuck in the Libyan ambassador's death? Keep in mind, it will be very soon the 20+ year old technology of cheap, pre-target programmed (with GPS) guided missiles, that will hit Isreal's most sacred places, will be in Arab hands. In fact, it's surprising they aren't already!
Bill, Looks great on the surface and perhaps a lot more. I have no sympathies for a society that murdered Rachael Corrie, et.al., by driving over her TWICE with a Cat D-9 bulldozer in a foreign land. However, I have just read, again, Chomsky, Noam, "Responsibilities of Intellectuals", and "Manufacturing Consent". What does he say? Are you sure you are right - not that I support violence.? Greg
This is proposal 002-14 to Denouncing Religious ViolencePlease read the proposal, and confine any comments to the proposal only. Designate your wishes by using "agree", “block”, or "stand aside". Any blocks will require a vote of the Council. Taking a stance on a public issue requires a 60% vote of council, per Section 4.3 of the GPCO Bylaws. The floor is open for one week of Agreement Seeking for passage, or a block to bring the issue to vote. There are currently nine (9) active voting chapters in the Green Party of Colorado. A of 60% quorum requires at least one response from six (6) chapters. Active Chapters: Adams/JeffersonArapahoe CountyDenverDouglasGreater BoulderPikes PeakPoudre ValleySan MiguelSouthwest Thank you,Bill Bartlett, Co-chair and Interim Current Council Facilitator1. Basic InfoDate proposed: July 22, 2014Name of the sponsor(s): Bill Bartlett, billbartlett.gpco@gmail.com2. Title: Denouncing Religious Violence3. Text of the actual Proposal: The continued incursions into Palestine must end! Leaders on both sides of this conflict have failed their people. The Green Party of Colorado is calling upon the religious and non-religious communities to denounce the actions of both Israel and Hamas that have led to this conflict. Furthermore, we reject any sense of violent purpose drawn from religious fervor. As we move forward as a people, a human race, we must shed our need to wrap our primal violence in religious garments to make them palatable for the world. Are we children, who would hide behind our gods while doing the work beasts? The Green Party of Colorado calls upon the leaders of the Secular World to take humanitarian action to end the violence against the Palestinian people, the aggression against Israel, and the apartheid that keeps Gaza caged and struggling for life. Leaders in the Middle East and Worldwide: hear the rallying call and acknowledge the cries Peace riding on the wind! Honor the lives of the people! 4. Background: Israel has recently begun an offensive, first bombing Gaza’s communities and hospitals, and then proceeding with ground troops. They are acting in response to continued missile attacks from Hamas which are coming from Gaza. As of this writing, 27 Israelis and 576 Palestinians have been killed. All of these actions stem from religious roots and animosity borne of historical religious differences. Moving forward, the Green Party must be bold enough to call out the forces behind violence in the world we are caretaking. Religion has been a continued problem in the Middle East, and in other areas. 5. Justification/Goals: We must lend a voice to the cries for peace. At the same time, we must be one of the few voices denouncing the mounting religious fervor that drives many forces in the Middle East and the world to violently suppress and abuse other people. If we are to move forward and bring candidates forward to represent the people, we must draw a line in allowing religious fervor to be a tool for rules and leaders to manipulate and misuse their citizens. 6. Pros and Cons:We may finally bring some people into politics that are not driven by religion and are willing to represent a more Secular Humanist view of the world and our future. On the other hand, we may drive away some of people may be religious and sensitive to criticism, but not themselves prone to zealotry. 7. Alternatives to the proposal: We could make a more monotone statement, and not highlight to roots of religion in past, present, and future violence. Ignore the elephant in the room. 8. Supporting statements including references to other sources of readily accessible materials to aid in the members’ decision making process. http://www.middleeastmonitor.com/articles/middle-east/12920-letter-from-gaza-by-a-norwegian-doctorhttp://www.cnn.com/2014/07/21/world/meast/mideast-crisis/https://www.facebook.com/groups/115664778529914/
