We are Oregonians who are opposed to the current aggressive and militarized U.S. policies in the Middle East and concerned that yet another war, this time against Iran, is being promoted by right wingers such as were present at this event. As a result, we are very concerned by Democratic leadership attendance.

Go to   http://www.PetitionOnline.com/ORAIPAC/petition.html 

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To:  Oregon Democratic Party and Leadership

To Oregon Democrats and Democratic Politicians, especially Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski, Oregon State House Speaker Jeff Merkley (D-Portland), Oregon Senate President Peter Courtney (D-Salem), Sen. Vicki Walker (D-Eugene), Sen. Ben Westlund (D-Tumalo), Rep. Mitch Greenlick (D-Portland), and Rep. Brad Witt (D-Clatskanie).

On May 21st, 2008, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) held a "community dinner" in Portland at the Oregon Convention Center. According to our sources, the Democratic leaders listed above attended that event.

We are Oregonians who are opposed to the current aggressive and militarized U.S. policies in the Middle East and concerned that yet another war, this time against Iran, is being promoted by right wingers such as were present at this event. As a result, we are very concerned by your attendance. 

The keynote speaker, AIPAC member and Fox News analyst Marc Ginsberg clearly is promoting military action with Iran. He also was imploring his audience, which includes you, to help convince the American people of the necessity of the use of military force.

Please consider signing this petition to Oregon Democrats about AIPAC

Go to   http://www.PetitionOnline.com/ORAIPAC/petition.html

Many Democrats such as myself are active BECAUSE we are opposed to the war in Iraq and the Bush administrations unspeakably awful foreign policy.  To watch Oregon Democrats attend meetings promoting these very policies and a continuation of more of the same is very disturbing.