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War is dangerous. More than 30,000 troops have been injured in Iraq. Nearly 20 percent of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans surveyed report symptoms of PTSD or major depression, and every year, 2000 U.S. soldiers attempt suicide.
For more resources to resist recruitment, see http://www.notyoursoldier.org/
Invest In Your Future -- Stay In School
Students who graduate from high school can expect to earn 45% more than non-high school graduates, and students who graduate from college can expect to earn 40% more than non-college graduates.
For more reasons to stay in school, see http://www.knowhow2go.org/seniors_college_stay.php
Change Government Policy -- Register To Vote
The military portion of the general budget is now 54%. At $708 billion, the Pentagon budget is larger than that of all the other countries in the world combined. Use your vote to elect government officials to invest that money here instead:
- $7.2 billion will cover the MTA's annual operating budget
- $20 billion will upgrade water and sewer systems across the U.S.
- $25 billion will cover tuition and fees for everyone currently enrolled in public colleges and universities.
- $48 billion will provide medical coverage to 45 million uninsured
To register to vote, go to http://www.elections.state.ny.us/Voting.html for instructions on how to download and send in your form.
