Military Intervention

 

SCPD-PAC strongly encourages the use of diplomatic and economic means to prevent armed conflict and to seek a just peace among nations. The following principles will guide our position on future military actions:

• We oppose the Bush Doctrine of pre-emptive military action.
• We support efforts to achieve a peaceful resolution of potential conflict.
• We support efforts to enlist international participation and approval in the negotiation process.
• All armed personnel, whether military or private contractors, must abide by the Geneva Convention and be held accountable to the U. S. justice system.
• The cost of military actions must be included in the U. S. budget.

Realizing that most armed conflicts come about as a result of long-standing injustices and differences, we encourage the US government to develop and practice policies to foster a climate of justice and peace.