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Justice, not revenge 

The Daily Planet received this letter addressed to Rep. Barbara Lee: 

Thank you for your courageous voice of conscience and reason in opposing the rush to all-out war against an undetermined enemy within hours of the horrendous attacks in New York and Washington.  

I just returned from a rally in downtown Berkeley where people of all ages and colors voiced their fervent desire for justice, not revenge, and against war as a solution to any world problems. 

I am among the thousands who are proud to be your constituents and who are working every day for peace and justice, not domination, racism, and hatred at home and abroad. We are committed to organizing the voices for peace, justice and sanity so that they will be heard loud and strong by the powers-that-be. As ordinary citizens, we do not equate patriotism with war and violence and domination, and we do not want to be hated and feared by people in countries our government has exploited and manipulated to maintain its power and political advantage. 

Keep up the good work and know that we are with you. 

Marianne Robinson 

Berkeley