Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. Douglas Adams, "Last Chance to See"
Wednesday, February 01, 2006
ONE thing for Africa
We rented The Constant Gardener. Good movie, moved a little slow. But Africa, jesus, Africa. My ICO kids are more and more African refugees. How can we let a whole continent self-destruct? Hotel Rwanda. Black Hawk Down. Enough already. It's overwhelming and it breaks my heart. I love these kids!!
Today, February 1st, the United States assumes the Presidency of the United Nations Security Council for one month, giving America a unique opportunity to help the people of Darfur by leading the international community to take action. Specifically, the U.S. must use its time as head of the Council to take the necessary steps to turn the under-funded and under-equipped African Union peacekeeping force into a much stronger and more capable United Nations peacekeeping force. If America is serious about helping the people of Darfur, this is not an opportunity we can pass up. Please join today’s National Call-In Day organized by Africa Action by calling the U.S. Mission to the United Nations at (212) 415-4050, and asking U.S. Ambassador John Bolton to introduce a Security Council resolution calling for a multinational intervention in Darfur in support of the African Union with a mandate to protect civilians.Thank you for you help delivering this important message. We cannot let this opportunity pass us by.
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