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| Articles by Robert Hawkins |
This page is devoted to articles by Robert Hawkins. The left hand
column is the Table of Contents, updated from time to time, with links to
the articles. The right hand column is some of his art work.
column is the Table of Contents, updated from time to time, with links to
the articles. The right hand column is some of his art work.
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MORE ABOUT HUMAN RITES
Human Rites is the not-for-profit group sponsoring the Never Ending
Tour for World Peace and Human Rights.
We have already said we believe human rights consists of, at the very
least, no war of any kind, and healthy natural food for all, with clean water and
clean air everywhere.
All of these are vital to the survival of mankind, and they are all
connected. The words which draw the most attention right now are world
peace, so this article is about world peace, what it is, and how to achieve it.
The world, you may have noticed, consists of water and land, countries,
provinces and localities, populated by various races and ethnicities. So world
peace would consist of a lack of deliberate violence by or against any of those.
Further, since the world is indeed a large place with a well spread
population, it is obvious that complete world peace will be accomplished
through local actions, and spread from there. From the point of view of our
world tour, this is an example of the importance of surveys.
Every locale sees their problems differently, and expresses them
differently. If we are to encourage them, and push them along to achieve a
workable society for all, we have to know what to say, how to say it, and who
should be the sayer.
Before I go on to the gritty, let me remind you that the condition we are in
was promoted to us as “the way things have to be; everyone knows this,” over
a long period of time. The lies were told over and over until they became a
condition of life. It was not an accident. The corruption of those who told us –
and continue to tell us – that world peace cannot be achieved without the use
of deadly force, and that sacrificing human rights is a necessity if we are to be
secure, is a cold pool stepped into willingly, and without flinching, by the very
people whom we call our leaders.
This is a worldwide truth.
But hey, truth really is more powerful than lies. It’s all about promotion.
We have chosen the venue of aesthetics, and especially popular music,
because it is the one that bites the hardest, the deepest – and the most
acceptably for human beings. The physical thrill of our concerts, with their
message of “PEACE ON EARTH! GOOD WILL TO ALL MEN!” cannot be
overpowered by whispers and innuendo of fear and the certainty of doom to
come if we don’t believe and adhere to the poison demands of our leaders.
Especially since we will not stop the continuous shouting of our message
until it is achieved, and commonplace, all over the Earth.
Other than listening to pretty songs, how do we get this peace?
As I said earlier, it starts locally. I am an American, and while I believe
most of what I say can apply to every country, and therefore the world, what
follows is what I think has to happen to turn my country, securely, into a
peaceable one.
Let’s start with defense. I am not against it. In fact, I believe every
American should participate in it.
Invasion of our country should be met with such ferocity, from every
corner of the land, that those invaders lucky enough to escape will spread a
tale of such horror as will last a thousand years.
But that’s defense. I also believe in defense of the home, against any
invader, with equal ferocity. But again, that’s defense. I do not believe in my
right, or my country’s right, to invade the homes of others.
Currently (it is now 5 August 2011), the United States of America is
engaged in two wars of occupation that only a blind fool could believe have
anything to do with enhancing its security – quite the opposite, in fact.
And we are looking for more! Libya is the most obvious example.
Let me make myself clear here. Neither the US of A, nor any other
country, has this right. Peace on Earth is not achieved or enhanced through
war and war mongering. This is not a religious or philosophical statement. It’s
just common sense.
So this has to stop right away, and here is how I think we have to do it.
First, bring all our troops and all their equipment home from Iraq and
Afghanistan immediately. It won’t leave any more of a mess than our
invasions and continuing presence have already created. This includes,
without exception, all mercenaries.
Our embassies and consulates have traditionally been guarded by US
Marines. They can handle it. It must be illegal for any part of our government
to employ mercenaries. This is important. All State Department guards must
be replaced by Marines.
Next, close every United States military base outside our borders,
regardless of size or justification, and bring our troops home, along with all
their equipment. This equipment certainly includes nuclear weapons.
These things need to be done expeditiously, not on any “safe gradient”.
It can, and should be accomplished within eighteen months.
With this done, there is absolutely no reason not to cut the Pentagon’s
budget by, at a minimum, 50%. A boon to our economy.
Here’s a good one. We must repudiate all military alliances, including but
not limited to NATO. If it isn’t okay for us to invade other countries, it isn’t
okay for us to help others do it either.
Finally on this subject, the USA is the biggest purveyor of military small
arms and weapons of mass destruction on Earth. This is war mongering in
the extreme, and has to cease.
We have to simply stop selling military equipment of any kind to any
foreign person, organization or nation.
This includes parts for this equipment, maintenance for this equipment,
as well instruction in the use or maintenance of this equipment.
Ain’t gonna study war no more.
Human Rites is the not-for-profit group sponsoring the Never Ending
Tour for World Peace and Human Rights.
We have already said we believe human rights consists of, at the very
least, no war of any kind, and healthy natural food for all, with clean water and
clean air everywhere.
All of these are vital to the survival of mankind, and they are all
connected. The words which draw the most attention right now are world
peace, so this article is about world peace, what it is, and how to achieve it.
The world, you may have noticed, consists of water and land, countries,
provinces and localities, populated by various races and ethnicities. So world
peace would consist of a lack of deliberate violence by or against any of those.
Further, since the world is indeed a large place with a well spread
population, it is obvious that complete world peace will be accomplished
through local actions, and spread from there. From the point of view of our
world tour, this is an example of the importance of surveys.
Every locale sees their problems differently, and expresses them
differently. If we are to encourage them, and push them along to achieve a
workable society for all, we have to know what to say, how to say it, and who
should be the sayer.
Before I go on to the gritty, let me remind you that the condition we are in
was promoted to us as “the way things have to be; everyone knows this,” over
a long period of time. The lies were told over and over until they became a
condition of life. It was not an accident. The corruption of those who told us –
and continue to tell us – that world peace cannot be achieved without the use
of deadly force, and that sacrificing human rights is a necessity if we are to be
secure, is a cold pool stepped into willingly, and without flinching, by the very
people whom we call our leaders.
This is a worldwide truth.
But hey, truth really is more powerful than lies. It’s all about promotion.
We have chosen the venue of aesthetics, and especially popular music,
because it is the one that bites the hardest, the deepest – and the most
acceptably for human beings. The physical thrill of our concerts, with their
message of “PEACE ON EARTH! GOOD WILL TO ALL MEN!” cannot be
overpowered by whispers and innuendo of fear and the certainty of doom to
come if we don’t believe and adhere to the poison demands of our leaders.
Especially since we will not stop the continuous shouting of our message
until it is achieved, and commonplace, all over the Earth.
Other than listening to pretty songs, how do we get this peace?
As I said earlier, it starts locally. I am an American, and while I believe
most of what I say can apply to every country, and therefore the world, what
follows is what I think has to happen to turn my country, securely, into a
peaceable one.
Let’s start with defense. I am not against it. In fact, I believe every
American should participate in it.
Invasion of our country should be met with such ferocity, from every
corner of the land, that those invaders lucky enough to escape will spread a
tale of such horror as will last a thousand years.
But that’s defense. I also believe in defense of the home, against any
invader, with equal ferocity. But again, that’s defense. I do not believe in my
right, or my country’s right, to invade the homes of others.
Currently (it is now 5 August 2011), the United States of America is
engaged in two wars of occupation that only a blind fool could believe have
anything to do with enhancing its security – quite the opposite, in fact.
And we are looking for more! Libya is the most obvious example.
Let me make myself clear here. Neither the US of A, nor any other
country, has this right. Peace on Earth is not achieved or enhanced through
war and war mongering. This is not a religious or philosophical statement. It’s
just common sense.
So this has to stop right away, and here is how I think we have to do it.
First, bring all our troops and all their equipment home from Iraq and
Afghanistan immediately. It won’t leave any more of a mess than our
invasions and continuing presence have already created. This includes,
without exception, all mercenaries.
Our embassies and consulates have traditionally been guarded by US
Marines. They can handle it. It must be illegal for any part of our government
to employ mercenaries. This is important. All State Department guards must
be replaced by Marines.
Next, close every United States military base outside our borders,
regardless of size or justification, and bring our troops home, along with all
their equipment. This equipment certainly includes nuclear weapons.
These things need to be done expeditiously, not on any “safe gradient”.
It can, and should be accomplished within eighteen months.
With this done, there is absolutely no reason not to cut the Pentagon’s
budget by, at a minimum, 50%. A boon to our economy.
Here’s a good one. We must repudiate all military alliances, including but
not limited to NATO. If it isn’t okay for us to invade other countries, it isn’t
okay for us to help others do it either.
Finally on this subject, the USA is the biggest purveyor of military small
arms and weapons of mass destruction on Earth. This is war mongering in
the extreme, and has to cease.
We have to simply stop selling military equipment of any kind to any
foreign person, organization or nation.
This includes parts for this equipment, maintenance for this equipment,
as well instruction in the use or maintenance of this equipment.
Ain’t gonna study war no more.