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What else will stop killing of civilians?

By
Lee and Byron Stookey
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 — Issue 739

BRATTLEBORO — In the Israel/Hamas war, a ceasefire may not be the final answer, but surely it has to be the first step - now!

We urge Rep. Becca Balint to immediately sign the Ceasefire Now House resolution. What else will stop the killing of innocent civilians?

And we wish Sens. Sanders and Welch would introduce, and promote, a similar resolution in the Senate. It is disappointing that our Vermont delegation has been totally silent on this issue.

This Voices Letters from readers was submitted to The Commons.

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