Query presented by George Fisk, Adult First Day School, March 2008

 

If war is not the answer, what is?

 

Diplomacy

Identification and dialog on issues causing friction.

Negotiation of confidence building exercises on issues building friction.

Negotiation of trade agreement and technical assistance treaties.

Increase funding for diplomatic and United Nations participation in conflict resolution efforts.

Cultural exchanges of students, scientists, and business conference; culture fairs and exchanges.

People to people sister city programs, etc.

 

Development Aid

Volunteer projects for infrastructure development (schools, hospitals, utility plant construction, etc.).

 

Disarmament

Disarmament and weapons sequestration and demolition.

Transfer of peacekeeping to UN and treaty agreements on joint military mission to replace the present US military occupation.