STATEMENT FROM THE LOS ANGELES GREENS ON THE

"WAR AGAINST TERRORISM"

The Los Angeles Greens are concerned about the growing fervor for war coming from our elected officials, our media, and many members of the general public. We wish to make our position clear. The violence perpetrated against the United States on September 11 is inexcusable, and the perpetrators of this unconscionable act must be brought to justice. Justice, however, is not a synonym for vengeance, and the Los Angeles Greens, along with Green groups worldwide, affirm a strong commitment to non-violence. If, in our effort to prosecute crime, we resort to the same despicable tactics that terrorists employ against us, then have we defeated the terrorists, or have we instead become terrorists ourselves? We must distinguish ourselves from those who would use scaremongering and outright murder to get what they want. We should never reward the use of violence; nor should we expect a reward through its use.