We, the members of Pax Christi of Mariposa, a group of Christian who believe in and support all efforts to spread peace and justice throughout the world, urge President Obama to resist plans to commit large numbers of additional troops and material thus expanding the war in Afghanistan.

We believe that more use of diplomacy engaging the Taliban in constructive ways would be advantageous to all sides. War does not build up a country; only in peace can that be done, with all parties working together. Increase the fighting forces and reap death and destruction, and oh, more profits for the global war machine.

Pax Christi, Mariposa