[Lnc-business] Email Ballot 2017-17: FPA Resolution

[Alicia Mattson]

We have an electronic mail ballot.


*Votes are due to the LNC-Business list by September 3, 2017 at 11:59:59pm
Pacific time.*
*Co-Sponsors:*  Vohra, Bittner, Harlos, Demarest, Bilyeu

*Motion:*  The Chair is authorized by the LNC to sign the following
petition on behalf of the LNC:  https://foreignpolicyalliance.
org/a-call-to-reform-u-s-foreign-policy/resolution/

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A Call to Reform U. S. Foreign Policy

1. Whereas, American military personnel are being killed and wounded, and
civilian casualties inflicted, in wars fought for purposes unrelated to
America’s vital security interests, which the U.S. Government defines too
broadly;

2. Whereas, America’s military interventions in other countries have led to
costly blowback and unintended consequences;

3. Whereas, outdated Cold War alliances create tripwires that could compel
the use of U.S. military force to resolve conflicts;

4. Whereas, escalating tensions between the U.S. and other nuclear powers
are moving our nations toward military confrontation and potential nuclear
war;

5. Whereas, erosion of civil liberties long held dear by Americans,
including freedom from warrantless surveillance, searches and seizures, has
accelerated with passage of the USA Patriot Act in 2001, the National
Defense Authorization Act of 2012, and the USA Freedom Act of 2015;

6. Whereas, in a post-Cold War era, the U.S. can safely reduce its security
budget by developing a new and more relevant strategy for right-sizing the
military to better deal with 21st century security needs; and

7. Whereas, a healthy U.S. economy is critical to an effective security
program but is now put at risk by the trillion dollar annual national
security budget that contributes to an $18 trillion plus national debt;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Government of the United States should
immediately begin a transition to a foreign policy that includes:

1. Rejecting the role of “policeman of the world,” ceasing military and
covert intervention in the affairs of foreign countries, and using military
force only when absolutely necessary to protect U.S. sovereignty,
territory, and vital interests, narrowly defined;

2. Substantially reducing the more than 700 U.S. military installations
around the world;

3. Curtailing the bloated military budget, allowing resources to be
redirected towards cutting the deficit, cutting taxes, investing in
America, or any other use as Americans see fit;

4. Reducing the size of the U.S. nuclear arsenal to a minimum deterrent
level, and fully supporting the implementation of the Nuclear
Non-Proliferation Treaty;

5. Emphasizing diplomacy, law, and cooperation in international relations
and dispute resolution;

6. Upholding civil liberties guaranteed by the Constitution; and

7. Reining in executive military action, recognizing that war powers reside
solely in the legislative branch.

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-Alicia
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