http://www.opposingviews.com/users/code-pink CODEPINK is a women-initiated grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end the war in Iraq, stop new wars, and redirect our resources into healthcare, education and other life-affirming activities. CODEPINK rejects the Bush administration's fear-based politics that justify violence, and instead calls for policies based on compassion, kindness and a commitment to international law. With an emphasis on joy and humor, CODEPINK women and men seek to activate, amplify and inspire a community of peacemakers through creative campaigns and a commitment to non-violence. http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/should-the-us-immediately-begin-withdrawal-from-iraq The reasons for invading Iraq in 2003 have been debated and analyzed in full. But no matter what conclusions you've made, the U.S. is now left with a serious situation that deserves careful attention. We must determine how long -- or even if -- the military stays. Is it time to start bringing troops home or is more time needed to complete our goals? Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:45:29 -0500 http://www.opposingviews.com/questions/should-the-us-immediately-begin-withdrawal-from-iraq http://www.opposingviews.com/counters/the-us-must-break-free-from-its-vulnerability-to-iraqi-oil The U.S. military is the single largest consumer of oil in the world and the world’s larger polluter, generating 750,000 tons of toxic waste annually. It maintains over 700 bases worldwide, contaminating local communities and causing increased... Code Pink Fri, 07 Nov 2008 10:16:36 -0600 http://www.opposingviews.com/counters/the-us-must-break-free-from-its-vulnerability-to-iraqi-oil http://www.opposingviews.com/counters/the-war-s-human-cost Although it was predicted and became true that the U.S. invasion would provoke a humanitarian crisis in Iraq, no one prepared for what has become the fastest growing refugee crisis in the world. Today, 8 million Iraqis live in poverty and more than... Code Pink Fri, 07 Nov 2008 10:16:36 -0600 http://www.opposingviews.com/counters/the-war-s-human-cost http://www.opposingviews.com/arguments/leaveif-we-want-to-help If we truly want to help Iraq become the beacon of stability and progress in the Middle East that George Bush seems to think it has the potential to be, we must cease military operations there immediately. As long as we have an occupational presence... Code Pink Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:39:17 -0500 http://www.opposingviews.com/arguments/leaveif-we-want-to-help http://www.opposingviews.com/arguments/the-iraqi-people-want-us-out The Iraqi people are calling for us to leave and the majority of Americans want it, but Congress is like a deer in headlights. Withdrawal does not need to take 16 to 18 months--it can happen much more rapidly and will be more effective in a tighter... Code Pink Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:39:16 -0500 http://www.opposingviews.com/arguments/the-iraqi-people-want-us-out http://www.opposingviews.com/arguments/no-military-solution If it is clear, as General David Patraeus stated, that "there is no military solution" for the increasing chaos and destruction in Iraq, then we must leave. Why wait? If it is clear that our presence is causing death, destruction and draining... Code Pink Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:39:10 -0500 http://www.opposingviews.com/arguments/no-military-solution