Reader Opinion: Building peace is cheaper than war, by David Blair
A stitch in time saves nine. So my mother told me, and she was right. This applies to my daily tasks. It’s also true on the scale of government and
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A stitch in time saves nine. So my mother told me, and she was right. This applies to my daily tasks. It’s also true on the scale of government and
Letters to the Editor for Sept. 30
Sept. 21 was the International Day of Peace. How is the U.S. contributing to peace in the world? Congress is struggling to pass the fiscal year ‘24 budgets. That will almost certainly include the projected $800 billion-plus for the military with bipartisan support. To call this “defense” reminds me of Orwell’s Newspeak motto in his book 1984: “War is Peace.”
In cities across the globe, including the Michigan city of Midland, various organizations are commemorating International Day of Peace today. Midland holds an official designation as of last year. Judy Timmons, treasurer for the Midland chapter of Nonviolent Peaceforce, underscored the significance of contemplating peaceful conflict resolution during polarized times. ...
Sept. 21 is International Peace Day. Did you know that the U.S. budget for peacemaking programs is only one-half of 1% of what we spend on defense, which totals more than $800 billion per year?