by John Tiffany

American Free Press

03/07/05

Increasing numbers of Americans say the U.S. government is involved in immoral and illegal wars around the world and are refusing to support this with their tax money. The invasion and occupation of Iraq and Afghanistan and the indiscriminate killing of civilians, for example, are outlawed by international law. 'Of every tax dollar paid, more than 50 cents goes to pay for past, present and future military expenses. The military budget for the Department of Defense alone for 2005 will be close to $500 billion. Our payment of federal taxes enables the government to carry on a continuing program of illegal military activities,' wrote Glen Milner, a member of Ground Zero Center for Nonviolent Action in Poulsbo, WA. 'International laws and agreements support and encourage citizens to resist their government when it is engaged in illegal acts,' Milner added...

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Informant: Thomas L. Knapp


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