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Petition to demand zero nuclear weapons

Action of the Week: Make History and Demand Zero Nuclear Weapons http://www.takepart.com/article/2013/05/20/action-week-make-history-and-demand-zero-nuclear-weapons Callie Spaide, May 24, 2013

A world free from the threat of nuclear war? It starts today! There are nine countries around the world with more than 17,000 nuclear weapons combined, and many more are on the cusp of developing their own stockpiles. The fragile systems used to control these weapons for the past 50 years are crumbling—in the last two decades, there have been at least 25 cases of nuclear materials being lost or stolen.

The global costs of nuclear weapons are clear: bloated military budgets, more countries becoming weaponized, and the growing possibility that terrorist organizations will get their hands on a missile. This escalating insanity will end only when our leaders decide to make a nuclear-free world a priority. That begins with all of us taking a stand.

Four years ago, President Obama stated that he was committed to a nuclear-free world. It’s time to hold him to his word. In June, he will be meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the perfect opportunity to negotiate the reduction of nuclear weapon stockpiles.

Since 2008, Global Zero has tirelessly advocated for the elimination of all nuclear weapons, winning broad support from both Republican and Democratic leaders. They’re calling on President Obama to keep his word and begin a step-by-step plan to eliminate all nuclear weapons. Add your name to their petition and tell President Obama that you believe in a nuclear-free world!

May 29, 2013 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | general