Stories matter and yours is key to helping move other people to care about our shared work to build a more peaceful world — one way we do that is by calling for diplomacy with Iran.
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Talking Points: Why we need diplomacy with Iran
- Without diplomacy we’ll see tensions escalate — and that could mean war. It’s time we stop making the same mistakes that cost lives, break up families, and destroy priceless cultural artifacts and spiritual sites.
- It’s crucial to challenge anti-Iranian racism in the United States. Foreign policy doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It builds out of and is reinforced by domestic policy — and both have real consequences for people that live outside of and within the United States. From the Muslim Ban to hate crimes and violence we see the impact of that unchallenged racism over and over again.
- People in Iran — not politicians in Washington — should choose the government of Iran. "Regime change” is toxic with people around the country. So now, hawks are calling for the Iran deal to be ‘comprehensive’ which is their version of asking for things they know will never happen. In the end, regime change is regime change and it’s proven catastrophic for people on the ground over and over again.
- Sanctions are strengthening authoritarians and hurting people in Iran. Sanctions in Iran have been devastating and disproportionately hurt vulnerable groups. They’ve caused immense suffering, which is only exacerbated under the Iranian government’s incompetence and corruption. Not to mention — they’ve also led to more authoritarianism in the country.
- The Iran deal is the beginning not the end. We cannot solve everything with the Iran deal. That said, it is a critical start for the United States to resolve conflict with diplomacy, instead of violence. Iran must be held accountable for its human rights abuses and for its role in violence across the region — the best way to do that is multilateral through diplomacy.
Haven’t created a video before? Here are some pointers:
- Write out a few dot points of what you want to say. 30 seconds is short — about 80 words. Here’s a sample script you can use: My name is X and I’m a (Dad, Veteran, Musician, Teacher) from (your city or state). I care about diplomacy with Iran because…
- Take a deep breath and speak slowly and clearly.
- If you’re looking for support, here are some resources about how to create a video on your iPhone, android, PC, or Mac.
- And remember — the best stories are those told from the heart. Keep it simple, and try not to stress. You got this!
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