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Write a Letter to Law-makers

One of the best ways to express our views to our elected officials is to write a letter (typed or hand-written is fine). To find out the name and contact information for your U.S. Senators and Representatives, go to http://capwiz.com/fconl/home/ or call the Congressional switchboard at (202) 224-3121.  Below is a sample letter.

Date

Dear Senator or Representative,

Please cosponsor the Cluster Munitions Civilian Protection Act (S. 416/H.R. 981), which states that, “Cluster munitions will not be used where civilians are known to be present or in areas normally inhabited by civilians.”

I am alarmed by the many reports detailing the large numbers of civilian casualties caused by the use of indiscriminate cluster bombs around the world. These casualties occur because cluster bombs cover a wide area and leave behind landmine-like duds. As a result, civilians and U.S. and allied soldiers are killed or maimed when they stumble across these duds.

The use of cluster bombs has been condemned by Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the International Committee of the Red Cross, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the Christian relief group World Vision.  Ninety-five nations signed a treaty banning these weapons in 2008.
I would like you to add your name to this growing list. Please take action to stop preventable harm to civilians by co-sponsoring the Cluster Munitions Civilian Protection Act (S. 416/H.R. 981) today.

Sincerely,

Your Name and address

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