Marianne Williamson Calling for Cease Fire
In this Democracy Now interview, Presidential Candidate (D) Marianne Williamson advocates for transformational change on critical issues:
- Single Payer Health Care System: Marianne calls for implementing a Single Payer Health Care System, emphasizing the need for a more humane and comprehensive wellness approach.
- Cutting Pentagon Budget: Addressing the urgent need to curb the Pentagon Budget, she highlights the potential positive impact on global issues, including hunger alleviation, through a 3% reduction proposed in HR 1111.
- Creating a US Department of Peace (HR 1111): Championing the establishment of a Department of Peace, Marianne envisions a shift from a war-focused mindset to one centered on peacebuilding and conflict prevention.
- Boldly Addressing the Climate Crisis: Recognizing the severity of the climate crisis, she advocates for bold and decisive actions to address environmental challenges.
- Call for Ceasefire: Marianne makes a powerful plea for an immediate ceasefire, challenging conventional conflict resolution approaches and emphasizing the importance of proactive peacebuilding.
HR 1111, aiming to establish a Department of Peace, proposes a reallocation of military funds. The bill asserts that a modest 3% reduction in military spending could feed the world. Embracing a more ambitious 6% reduction could further amplify the positive impact, presenting an opportunity to comprehensively address pressing domestic needs. This strategic shift in resource allocation reflects a commitment to building a harmonious world where vital issues take precedence over excessive military expenditures.
Echoing President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s wisdom that “more than an end to war, we want an end to the beginnings of all wars,” Marianne invites us to prioritize people over military expenditures. The conversation extends to cultivating health, preventing conflict, and creating a culture of peace. She envisions a world where resources are invested in a “peace machine” rather than a war machine, advocating for peace games over war games and emphasizing the importance of peacebuilding, economic opportunities for women, education for children, and ending violence against women.
Tune in for an insightful exploration of Marianne Williamson’s bold vision with Amy Goodman of Democracy Now.
Marianne Williamson co-founded The Peace Alliance, an organization that advocates on behalf of HR 1111.
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