NOT THIS TIME! Take 10 MINUTES to help stop the genocide in Darfur, Sudan

"Never Again" became a mantra after the Holocaust, when the Nazis systematically exterminated 6 million Jews and millions of others. But we have collectively failed to live by that creed. A decade ago, the world abandoned more than 800,000 innocent men, women, and children to genocidal slaughter in Rwanda, and now we hang our heads and say, "Never Again." But it's happening again! Months from now, if the world is lamenting the mass rapes and horrific deaths of hundreds of thousands of Africans in Sudan -- hundreds of thousands of our brother and sister human beings -- will you shake your head and wish somebody had done something? Or will you take 10 MINUTES right now to demand action from our government, and to stand up and be counted among those of us who say "NOT THIS TIME!"

HERE IS EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO CALL OR E-MAIL YOUR ELECTED LEADERS TO DEMAND ACTION:

IF YOU PREFER TO CALL: STEP 1: Look up the appropriate telephone number: U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate STEP 2: Call and say the following to the staffer who answers: "Hello, my name is [Jane Doe]. I live in [city, state] and I'm one of [Rep. Smith's / Sen. Jones'] constituents. I'm calling to urge [him / her] to demand immediate action in Congress and from the White House to stop the genocide that has started in Darfur, Sudan. [He / She] should demand that the United States officially classify the situation as "genocide," demand hearings to call attention to the issue, and demand that the White House and the State Department take immediate steps to increase international pressure on the government of Sudan to stop this horror. As [his / her] constituent, I want [him / her] to stand up and be counted as a leader who says, Not This Time! to genocide." Thank the staffer for his or her time, and if more information is needed, feel free to mention this web site. (http://www.rippleofhope.com/stopgenocide) STEP 3: REPEAT steps 1 and 2 until you have called your Representative and both of your Senators. STEP 4 (optional, but appreciated): Post a comment below to let everyone know you did your part and to report any feedback from your elected leaders.

IF YOU PREFER TO USE E-MAIL STEP 1: Look up the appropriate e-mail contact form: U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate STEP 2: Copy this text and paste it into each form: Dear [Rep. Smith / Sen. Jones], As your constituent, I strongly urge you to demand immediate action in Congress and from the White House to stop the genocide that appears to have already started in Darfur, Sudan. "Never Again" became a mantra after the Holocaust, but we have collectively failed to live by that creed. A decade ago, the world abandoned more than 800,000 innocent men, women, and children to genocidal slaughter in Rwanda, and now the leaders of the world hang their heads in shame and say, "Never Again." But it is happening again! The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum recently issued a Genocide Warning for Darfur. The government of Sudan is using its air force to bomb villages while the government-supported "Arab" militia -- the "Janjaweed" -- systematically murders, rapes, and starves Sudan's "African" population. The Janjaweed are systematically raping hundreds of African girls and women, telling their victims that they want to make "light-skinned babies" to destroy their ethnic groups. International aid groups estimate that more than a million innocent people could die over the coming months. Colin Powell and Kofi Annan recently visited Sudan and were assured by the Sudanese government -- the very government perpetrating this evil -- that the situation us under control. Please act now. Demand that the United States officially classify the situation as "genocide." Demand that hearings in the House and the Senate to call attention to the issue. Demand that the White House and the State Department take immediate steps to create sustained international pressure on the government of Sudan to stop this horror. Instead of lamenting "Never Again," stand up and be counted as a leader who said, "Not This Time!" Sudan's rainy season is imminent, when disease and starvation will be at their worst, so I look forward to hearing what you and your colleagues plan to do. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Address] STEP 3: Change [Rep. Smith / Sen. Jones] so it addresses your Representative/Senator by name. STEP 4: Change [Your Name] and [Your Address] to your name and address. It's very important that you use an address in the Representative/Senators district or state so he or she knows you are a constituent. STEP 5: Complete the rest of the e-mail contact form and submit the form. STEP 6: REPEAT steps 1 to 5 until you have sent messages to your Representative and both of your Senators. STEP 7 (optional, but appreciated): Post a comment below to let everyone know you did your part and to report any feedback from your elected leaders.

Background Information:

The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum's Committee on Conscience recently issued a Genocide Warning for Darfur. The government of Sudan is using its air force to bomb villages while the government-supported "Arab" militia -- the "Janjaweed" -- systematically murders, rapes, and starves Sudan's "African" population. The Janjaweed are systematically raping hundreds of African girls and women, telling their victims that they "want to make a light baby" to destroy their ethnic groups. International aid groups estimate that more than a million innocent people could die over the coming months. Colin Powell and Kofi Annan recently visited Sudan and were assured by the Sudanese government -- the very government perpetrating this evil -- that the situation us under control!

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