Resolution US02/03 - 1 - Resolution Supporting Peaceful Means of Resolving the Conflict With Iraq

Sponsored by Franklin W. Stahl, biology

Whereas war leads to a transfer of society's resources away from civilian needs, and

Whereas war threatens democracy by restricting civil liberties, curtailing travel and international interchange, and erecting additional barriers to the unfettered pursuit of knowledge and cross-cultural understanding,

Be It Resolved that the University of Oregon University Senate

Hereby expresses its opposition to military action against the nation of Iraq, and

Hereby urges the United States Government and the governments of all members of the United Nations to encourage democracy and respect for human rights in Iraq..