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Jesse Jackson for President '88
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1988 Democratic Presidential Primary
Jesse Jackson for President '88 Committee
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Only
One Presidential Candidate Deserves The
Peace Community's Support in 1988
Jesse Jackson.
Here's Why.
For 25 years, Jesse Jackson has proved his commitment to the movement for jobs, peace and justice. In the 1960s as a civil rights leader, he marched against the war in Vietnam. In 1984, he alone of all the Presidential candidates called for cuts in military spending and adoption of a policy of "no first use" of nuclear weapons. He also played a critical role in making the nuclear weapons freeze part of the 1984 Democratic Party platform.
Jesse Jackson is more than an election-year campaigner for peace. After the 1984 election was over, he continued to lend his powerful voice to rallies for peace across the nation. In 1985, he traveled with citizen leaders to Geneva, presenting Gorbachev with the signatures of more than one million Americans calling for a nuclear weapons test ban treaty. In 1987, he was the only Presidential candidate to stand with 150,000 citizens who marched on Washington for peace in Central America and an end to apartheid in South Africa.
Of all the candidates, only Jesse Jackson has been a drum major for peace.
"The time has come where we must freeze and reduce nuclear weapons or bum the people and freeze the planet. It's just that simple."
Jesse Jackson has called for a new direction in U.S. foreign policy. He is committed to a real security policy—to take us beyond war. His real security policy policy would reverse the arms race, negotiate mutual troop reductions in Europe, move beyond intervention in the Third World, and invest in the human needs of our people.
Jesse Jackson believes that the INF treaty is a small step towards disarmament. He would take additional steps: a comprehensive U.S.-Soviet nuclear test ban; a mutual and verifiable ban on the development of new weapons systems; and deep cuts in the weapons stockpiles of both superpowers.
Jesse Jackson believes we must chart a course to end the arms race and build institutions of peace in Europe. We need bi-lateral troop reductions in Europe, not the conventional buildup advocated by some of the candidates. Forty-three years after the war, it's time for our allies to bear a larger share of the cost of
their defense burden even as we move towards reducing conventional troops and declaring a nuclear free zone in Europe.
"Regional conflicts should not be viewed through a lens clouded by superpower politics, but far what they really are—struggles against poverty and illiteracy and for self-determination. "
Jesse Jackson has provided leadership at the point of crises. He has traveled throughout Central America, using his personal prestige to help its leaders in their efforts to resolve regional conflicts. He has led the efforts to pressure South Africa to declare an immediate end to apartheid. He has met with the leaders of the Middle East, calling for recognition of Israel's right to exist within secure borders and the Palestinians' right to a homeland.
He knows that the countries of the Third World have different histories, cultures and economic conditions. He knows that they have the right to choose their own destiny-to choose for themselves how they will cope with poverty, illiteracy and political representation.
Jesse Jackson has called for the United States to have a new relationship to the Third World, a relationship based on support for international law, promotion of human rights, respect for the right of self-determination and investment in
economic development.
"We can cut the military budget without cutting our defense. "
Jesse Jackson believes our real security is grounded in a strong economy. But a strong economy requires that we change our priorities and invest in America—in education, in job training and child care, in health and housing, in roads, bridges and public transportation-instead of investing in armaments.
We must spend what is necessary for our security, but now we are spending far too much of our precious resources on unnecessary arms. Reallocating these resources will contribute to peace at home and security abroad. The money and talent currently being spent on arms will be freed for prosperity at home and for economic development overseas.
We now have a strong military but weak leadership. We have guided missiles but unguided minds. We have the power and the ability to enter into a new era of growth and opportunity. But our leadership has to come from the power of our ideas and the force of our example, not the size of our arsenal.
Many politicians sound good in election years but disappear in between. They coo speaking to peace groups but scream in front of hawks. America doesn't need this kind of leadership. lt needs a new direction.
But a new direction can only come from leadership bold enough to define it and dedicated enough to work for it. Only one presidential candidate has stood firm on these issues. Only one candidate has consistently stood with the movement for jobs, peace and justice.
Jesse Jackson has stood with us. It is now our tum to stand with him.
Yes, I want to join hands with Jesse Jackson to bring Jobs, Peace & Justice to our world.
Here is my contribution of $ __
I'm ready to volunteer.
Please send me more information.
Please make check payable to:
Peace Activists for Jackson
Jesse Jackson for President
3960 Wilshire Boulevard
Suite 400
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(213) 380-...
Authorized and paid for by the Jesse Jackson for President '88 Committee, Jules Glazer, Treasurer [union bug]
Jesse Jackson.
Here's Why.
For 25 years, Jesse Jackson has proved his commitment to the movement for jobs, peace and justice. In the 1960s as a civil rights leader, he marched against the war in Vietnam. In 1984, he alone of all the Presidential candidates called for cuts in military spending and adoption of a policy of "no first use" of nuclear weapons. He also played a critical role in making the nuclear weapons freeze part of the 1984 Democratic Party platform.
Jesse Jackson is more than an election-year campaigner for peace. After the 1984 election was over, he continued to lend his powerful voice to rallies for peace across the nation. In 1985, he traveled with citizen leaders to Geneva, presenting Gorbachev with the signatures of more than one million Americans calling for a nuclear weapons test ban treaty. In 1987, he was the only Presidential candidate to stand with 150,000 citizens who marched on Washington for peace in Central America and an end to apartheid in South Africa.
Of all the candidates, only Jesse Jackson has been a drum major for peace.
"The time has come where we must freeze and reduce nuclear weapons or bum the people and freeze the planet. It's just that simple."
Jesse Jackson has called for a new direction in U.S. foreign policy. He is committed to a real security policy—to take us beyond war. His real security policy policy would reverse the arms race, negotiate mutual troop reductions in Europe, move beyond intervention in the Third World, and invest in the human needs of our people.
Jesse Jackson believes that the INF treaty is a small step towards disarmament. He would take additional steps: a comprehensive U.S.-Soviet nuclear test ban; a mutual and verifiable ban on the development of new weapons systems; and deep cuts in the weapons stockpiles of both superpowers.
Jesse Jackson believes we must chart a course to end the arms race and build institutions of peace in Europe. We need bi-lateral troop reductions in Europe, not the conventional buildup advocated by some of the candidates. Forty-three years after the war, it's time for our allies to bear a larger share of the cost of
their defense burden even as we move towards reducing conventional troops and declaring a nuclear free zone in Europe.
"Regional conflicts should not be viewed through a lens clouded by superpower politics, but far what they really are—struggles against poverty and illiteracy and for self-determination. "
Jesse Jackson has provided leadership at the point of crises. He has traveled throughout Central America, using his personal prestige to help its leaders in their efforts to resolve regional conflicts. He has led the efforts to pressure South Africa to declare an immediate end to apartheid. He has met with the leaders of the Middle East, calling for recognition of Israel's right to exist within secure borders and the Palestinians' right to a homeland.
He knows that the countries of the Third World have different histories, cultures and economic conditions. He knows that they have the right to choose their own destiny-to choose for themselves how they will cope with poverty, illiteracy and political representation.
Jesse Jackson has called for the United States to have a new relationship to the Third World, a relationship based on support for international law, promotion of human rights, respect for the right of self-determination and investment in
economic development.
"We can cut the military budget without cutting our defense. "
Jesse Jackson believes our real security is grounded in a strong economy. But a strong economy requires that we change our priorities and invest in America—in education, in job training and child care, in health and housing, in roads, bridges and public transportation-instead of investing in armaments.
We must spend what is necessary for our security, but now we are spending far too much of our precious resources on unnecessary arms. Reallocating these resources will contribute to peace at home and security abroad. The money and talent currently being spent on arms will be freed for prosperity at home and for economic development overseas.
We now have a strong military but weak leadership. We have guided missiles but unguided minds. We have the power and the ability to enter into a new era of growth and opportunity. But our leadership has to come from the power of our ideas and the force of our example, not the size of our arsenal.
Many politicians sound good in election years but disappear in between. They coo speaking to peace groups but scream in front of hawks. America doesn't need this kind of leadership. lt needs a new direction.
But a new direction can only come from leadership bold enough to define it and dedicated enough to work for it. Only one presidential candidate has stood firm on these issues. Only one candidate has consistently stood with the movement for jobs, peace and justice.
Jesse Jackson has stood with us. It is now our tum to stand with him.
Yes, I want to join hands with Jesse Jackson to bring Jobs, Peace & Justice to our world.
Here is my contribution of $ __
I'm ready to volunteer.
Please send me more information.
Please make check payable to:
Peace Activists for Jackson
Jesse Jackson for President
3960 Wilshire Boulevard
Suite 400
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(213) 380-...
Authorized and paid for by the Jesse Jackson for President '88 Committee, Jules Glazer, Treasurer [union bug]
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