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a - | z Se a a Ft lt at a mr ttm tran a mgm it Zalman a a “ - . Z * ead - rn Sa ~ Peo, + Ade,” ouani Peking's infantry. The last thing Ho wants is Chinese occupation.” (Emphasis added.) . Every day that the United States continues to intervene increases the danger of intervention by the Chinese, since China and Vietnam are neighbors. The war in Viemam could escalate into general war with China and World War Il, Tv HERE ARE OTHER THINGS at stake in the continued American aggression in Vietnam in addition to the lives and freedom of the Vietnamese pecple, important as these are. It is perhaps impossible for most Americans to compare their present respon- sibility to speak out against the war in Vietnam with the responsi- bility of the Germans to speak out in the early days of Hitler. Everyone knows that we have no Hitlers here, in power or close to power, But one wonders what limits there are to the atrocities - ‘Americans will go along with, so long as they are explained, how- ever falsely, as necessary for the maintenance of democracy. Arthur Miller, whose recent play, Incident at Vichy, deals with Nazi persecutions of the Jews, has written: ‘Who among us mew enough tobe shocked, let alone to protest at the photographs of the Vietnamese torturing Vietcong prisoners, which our press has published? The Vietnamese are wearing United States equipment, are paid by us and could not torture without us, There is no way around this ~the prisoner crying out in agony is our prisoner,”’ (New York Times Magazine, January 3, 1965) The prospects for the future are terrifying if those of us who live in the most powerful nation in the world, a nation loaded with money and overkill, fail to do what we say the Germans should have done when atrocities were being committed in their name and with their knowledge. - W E MUST INSIST on immediate withdrawal of all U.S. troops from Vietaem, eventhough the situation may remain atragic one. Many probiems will remain, but withdrawal of U.S. trocps will provide the only chance that the people of South Vietnam can become masters of their own destiny. Then the way will be oper. for genuine negotiations about the problems of Southeast Asia, as distinct from manipulation by outside powers, and for friendly aid to the stricken peoples of the region, if they ask for it. This iz the only peace with honor thatis possible in Vietnam. End the War in Vietnam. . ~ — J join in signing the Declaration of Conscience (stating refusal to cooperate with the prosecution of the war in Vietnam). Signature Address A Please citp and mail to one of the sponsoring organizations to be delivered to the President on an appropriate occasion, ee eee eee ee et to Please send me more information about the war in Vietnam, and the organizations sponsoring this leaflet. o I want to work to end the war in Vietnam: ia Please keep me informed about future action projects. o Please send additional copies of this leaflet, a Please send copies of the Declaration of Conscience in petition form so I may obtain additional signatures. Name Address re ee ee ee ee ee a AL holic Worker Xoqumittee for Nonviolent action ng 325 Lafayette Street 175 Chrystie Street (Att: Ton? Gornell) New York, N. ¥.. 10012... -New York, BM ¥. 10002 ee ee de ete oe ee Ba er Weclaratiom Of Comseiemee Beeause the use of the military resources of the United States in Vietnam and elsewhere suppresses the aspirations of the people for political independence and economic freedom; Because inbuman torture and senseless killing are being carried out by forces armed, uniformed, trained and financed by the United States; Because webelieve that all peoples of the earth, in- cluding both Americang and non-Americans, have an inalienable right to life, liberty, and the peaceful pur~ suit of happiness in their own way; and 7 Because we think that positive steps must be taken. to put an end to the threat of nuclear catastrophe and death by chemical or biological warfare, whether these result from accident or escalation -- We hereby declare our conscientious refusal to cooperate with the United States government in the prosecution of the war in Vietnam. We encourage thosewho can conscientiously do 50 | to refuse to serve in the armed forces and to ask for discharge if they are already in. Thase -of ue who are subject tothe craft ourselves déciare our own muenrion wo ruluee io Serve. We urge others to refuse and refuse ourselves to take part in the manufacture or transportation of mili- tary equipment, or to work in the fields of military — research and weapons development. We shall encourage the development of other nonviolent acts, including acts which involve civil disobedience, in order to stop the flow of American soldiers and munitions to Vienmam. NOTE: Signing or distributing this Declaration of Conscience might be construed as a violation of the Universal Military Training-and Service Act, which prohibits advising persons facing the draft to refuse service. Penalties of ub to § years imprisonment, and/or,a fine of $5,000 are provided. While prosecu- tionS under this provision of the law almost never signing or distributing this declaration 2 possibility of serious consequences, 4 ae, wigy brs ‘of this Declaration are: Nyudent Peace Union i .§ Beekman Street, Room 1029 5 Beekman Street, Room 1025 New York, N.Y, 10088 “Kar Resistors League | Oe een Ae nthe hae ema te ieee Fae