Why won’t they debate Iraq?

Here’s an opportunity to do something to bring the issue of the Iraq occupation to the House for open debate.

Tell Congress to Hold an Open Debate on the Occupation of Iraq

After three years and more than 2,300 American soldiers dead, there’s no end in sight. President Bush just asserted that U.S. forces are likely to remain in Iraq through 2009. Yet, Congress has done little beyond rubber-stamping the President’s requests for more and more money to support the occupation.

Ask your representative to vote to allow open discussion of the situation in Iraq.

It’s time for Members of Congress to hold an open debate on the occupation of Iraq. Regrettably, the Republican leadership in the House refuses to allow this — so now a bi-partisan group of representatives are supporting a legislative maneuver called a “discharge petition.” If a majority of representatives sign the petition, Speaker Hastert will have no choice but to allow a 17 hour debate on the Iraq occupation — split equally between both sides of the aisle.

This is a topic of the highest national importance. Tell your representative you support full and fair debate on the floor of the House.

The families who have lost soldiers in Iraq, the veterans returning with debilitating injuries, and the taxpayers who are asked to pay for this ever-expanding war all deserve a frank discussion of our country’s role in Iraq.

Click here to tell your representative — the time for that discussion is now.

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