Not closing doors to peace

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"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."
- Margaret Mead

We, as individuals, need to stay creative and open to challenging the state of world affairs. It often feels that as individuals we are powerless. Yes, we can vote, but how can we make differences on a larger level? There isn't a definitive answer, but remaining passive is clearly not the solution.

I have done some research on the web, and found some interesting groups, advocating for change and peace. I also have located links to some insightful editorial newspaper articles. They challenge the mind, and hopefully broaden perspectives and views. Let's open new doors...check out these links:

http://www.mercycorps.org/?source=1229

http://www.commondreams.org/views06/0720-32.htm

http://unitedforpeace.org/groups.php?state=CA

http://www.coalitionforworldpeace.org/

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/main.jhtml?xml=/opinion/2006/07/30/do3002.xml