Dear Friend,
On Wednesday night, the President spoke to the nation about his plans for winding down the war in Afghanistan. I believe that we must act quickly to end this war and have called for a complete withdrawl of American armed forces by 2012.
Will you join me in sending a message to the President that American families cannot afford to wait three more years to bring our troops home?
> Sign the petition here: http://bit.ly/troops-home
Americans have spent $450 billion on the war in Afghanistan and our brave troops and their families have paid an immeasurable price.
At the same time, America's cities have faced profound economic crisis. Here in New York City, we are poised to eliminate six thousand teaching positions, close fire companies, and cut child care for thousands of children -- with a continuing crunch in future years.
The danger for the United States is not a military defeat; it is a slow bleeding of our economic vitality at a time when we can least afford it.
> Please sign the petition now: http://bit.ly/troops-home
Thank you,
Bill de Blasio
NYC Public Advocate