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Maine Peace Action Committee Newsletter, October 2013 The University of Maine DigitalCommons@UMaine General University of Maine Publications University of Maine Publications Fall 2013 Maine Peace Action Committee Newsletter, October 2013 Maine Peace Action Committee Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/univ_publications Part of the Higher Education Commons, and the History Commons Repository Citation Maine Peace Action Committee, "Maine Peace Action Committee Newsletter, October 2013" (2013). General University of Maine Publications. 330. https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/univ_publications/330 This Newsletter is brought to you for free and open access by DigitalCommons@UMaine. It has been accepted for inclusion in General University of Maine Publications by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@UMaine. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Maine Peace Action Committee STATEMENT OF PURPOSE he Maine Peace Action Committee If we direct our energy and other resources imperialism and proposing alternatives to these (MPAC) was founded in 1974 with a into weapons systems, there is little left for policies. Tspecial focus on ending the war in creative solutions to problems such as the world We find we can act effectively if we focus on a Indochina. MPAC has been concerned with our food and fuel shortages which threaten our limited number of specific issues and campaigns. society’s violent and militaristic nature, which is survival. We need projects which can: manifested in a lack of humane and progressive We have seen human needs are neglected by values and a tendency towards solving problems 1. unite people within our group an existing government, and when that govern- via destructive means. 2. provide opportunities for action resulting in ment represses groups attempting to meet those measurable achievement Our general orientation takes the double focus needs, violent upheaval has resulted. Our govern- of analyzing and opposing militarism, or the ment’s military economic support for such repres- 3. link our efforts with national campaigns; and efforts to use nuclear weapons and other military sive regimes has embroiled us in armed conflicts 4. demonstrate the dynamics of militarism and means to solve human problems, and imperialism, which have escalated to full scale war and could imperialism. or the efforts by powerful nations to use economic mean inevitable global destruction. For our activities to be successful, we need to and military means to impose their will upon less We support efforts to deal with each of these educate ourselves about issues, analyze the powerful peoples. contributing factors, investigate alternative solu- problems since we see them as resulting and Our nation’s pursuit of these policies under- tions, decide strategy for implementing alterna- contributing to an economic and political system mines its ability to deal with the needs of its own tives, and share our understanding with the over which most of us have little control. citizens and places us in greater danger of war. community to enlist their support. Our tax dollars are used to develop first strike We in MPAC believe that while none of these MPAC believes that people united and work- capable weapons and to support repressive efforts by itself can bring about a completely just ing together can redefine our values and change regimes abroad. Consequently, there are fewer society, together we can work toward more our approach to problems so that we shall be able dollars available for needed human services both comprehensive solutions. We feel that we can to live in a free and creative society; indeed, such here and abroad. best contribute by challenging militarism and efforts are imperative if we are to survive. Table of Contents Vol. 39, No. 1 • Fall 2013 Statement of Purpose . 1 Individual Growth through Engagement for Positive Change . .Dan White . .2 Seeking . .Hilary Warner-Evans . .4 Think Before You Eat! (recipe) . .Cat Fletcher . .4 Finding Peace in Tibet . .Dan Shorette . .5 Collateral Damage (artwork) . .Beverly Stessel . 5 “Thou Shall Not Kill” in A Killing World . .Doug Allen . .6 Bradley (Chelsea) Manning and Edward Snowden: American Heroes . .Andy Piascik . .9 Deconstructing Drones . .Eric Collins . .10 UNIVERSITY OF MAINE NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY he University of Maine does not discriminate Ton the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, including transgender status and gender expression, national origin, citizen status, disability, genetic information or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non- discrimination policies: Director, Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 North Steven Hall, 581-1226. Page 2 MPAC Newsletter INDIVIDUAL GROWTH THROUGH ENGAGEMENT FOR POSITIVE CHANGE hile it is true that the major issues we The intention of this piece is to encourage medicine, are exploited, live amidst war and face socially and globally don't receive people to participate in the work for change. other conditions which clearly inhibit physical Wa fraction of the attention they Towards this end, I challenge people to take the health and personal growth. In our society, and warrant, so too is it the case concerning the step into involvement. I offer two basic motiva- this is particularly relevant for college graduates empowering and hopeful efforts in resolving these tions for consideration. issues and creating a thriving world. Paul First, because it is our duty to each other Hawken, environmental activist, has spoken and and the life processes of Earth that we do written about the steady growth of organized what we can to secure the future of life on grassroots engagement in creating positive this planet, and to work to end unnecessary change. Hawken describes the purpose of this suffering and violence where ever it is “unnamed movement” of laterally-organized and found. The motivation to join positive people-powered organizations as offering “solu- change can be found in observing our tions to what appear to be insoluble dilemmas: irrefutable interdependence. As a message poverty, global climate change, terrorism, ecolog- from Occupy Wall Street defiantly insists, ical degradation, polarization of income, loss of we owe nothing to the big banks of Wall culture (Hawken)”. Street and we do owe everything to each other. Indeed, we all need nothing less than a truly interdependent society—a society where we can all depend upon each other, trust each other, and protect each other. today, a lack of jobs, inequitable wealth distribu- tion, and impossibly high debt are conditions Continuing on that note, a second motivation more and more depriving people of their means of comes from the fact that we benefit and grow as meeting needs. individuals when we work cooperatively with each other in pursuit of the best human values. The other major form of obstruction to meet- We need to collaborate in order to live our rela- ing needs is the beliefs, attitudes, and normalized tionships in the deepest and richest ways and to ways of relating and communicating. Most of us bring meaning and purpose to our most joyous learned in one form or another, from countless and fulfilling creative work. This movement influences, that we are separate beings, that life is Hawken speaks of is an awesome opportunity for naturally about competition with each other, and personal growth through becoming absorbed in that a valuable, secure and successful life is About fifty years ago, when humanity was first this new way of life based on true community, achieved through attaining a decent or high receiving back images of Earth from outer space, sustainability, humane values, peace, justice, paying job which allows for purchasing extra many people experienced a change in conscious- health and wellbeing. material things in addition to satisfying basic ness. The visual representation of Earth floating needs. These stories and beliefs are rooted in in dark, empty space allowed many to perceive central assumptions of domi- the basic truth of how we only have this one nant political, legal, planet to live on and that we are all in this economic, religious, academic together. The enormity of Earth's value began to and media institutions. For dawn upon our society and prompted the start of many people, these beliefs the environmental movement which continues to keep people feeling separate, this day. This perception of our interconnected- unknown and alone, and ness within our invaluable home has deepened create common mental- with time and is directly linked to the manifesta- emotional states of anxiety tion of the millions of organizations around the and depression which keep us world engaged for change. Paul Hawken describes from living full lives. the vast grassroots movement as an auto-immune In observing both the response of Earth to address and end the pervad- internal realms of beliefs, atti- ing self-destructive forces of our planet. tudes and feelings, and exter- Hawken also reports that there is a “fierce- nal realm of material condi- ness” found in this progressive change movement These two motivations pivot upon our inter- tions, dominant political, (Hawken). Those who are deeply involved with dependent nature and the innate will of people to economic, military, media and other social struc- the work of change, who live and breathe this satisfy needs and grow as individuals together in tures, we see that the two realms are intercon- change, rather than being immobilized by aware- our many types of relationships. In the next nected. A troubled internal experience is the ness of injustice, often transmute the natural section, I will address two related obstructions to cause and reflection of a troubled external reality. reactions of outrage and sadness into determined satisfying our needs and developing to our fullest In resolving to empower oneself and transform and constructive work for change. While despair potential, and discuss how overcoming these beyond limitations imposed by a social system is a common and understandable reaction to the obstructions is our challenge.
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