State voters approve troop removal
by Ann Babe
Wednesday, April 5, 2006
U.S. troops in Iraq should be brought home, according to a majority of Wisconsin cities that voted in Tuesday’s spring referendums.
Citizens from 32 communities across the state sounded off on the Iraq War, casting their ballots in referendums asking whether U.S. troops should immediately be pulled from Iraq.
While 24 communities voted in favor of the non-binding referendums, eight others voted down the measures.
“[The referendum results] show that over half of the citizens that voted feel that we should bring the troops home whether that be now or through a phase withdrawal,” Wisconsin Green Party Co-Chair Ruth Weill said.
The referendum results rounded out a period of heavy campaigning efforts, as advocates on both sides of the issue worked for months beforehand garnering awareness and support.
Although Tuesday’s referendums sparked mixed reactions ranging from accolades to disappointment, many argue the most important outcome was hearing the people’s opinions.
“It’s going to send a strong message to Congress and to [Washington] D.C., that the citizens at least in Wisconsin are not happy with what’s going on in Iraq and want the troops home,” Weill said.
by Ann Babe
Wednesday, April 5, 2006
U.S. troops in Iraq should be brought home, according to a majority of Wisconsin cities that voted in Tuesday’s spring referendums.
Citizens from 32 communities across the state sounded off on the Iraq War, casting their ballots in referendums asking whether U.S. troops should immediately be pulled from Iraq.
While 24 communities voted in favor of the non-binding referendums, eight others voted down the measures.
“[The referendum results] show that over half of the citizens that voted feel that we should bring the troops home whether that be now or through a phase withdrawal,” Wisconsin Green Party Co-Chair Ruth Weill said.
The referendum results rounded out a period of heavy campaigning efforts, as advocates on both sides of the issue worked for months beforehand garnering awareness and support.
Although Tuesday’s referendums sparked mixed reactions ranging from accolades to disappointment, many argue the most important outcome was hearing the people’s opinions.
“It’s going to send a strong message to Congress and to [Washington] D.C., that the citizens at least in Wisconsin are not happy with what’s going on in Iraq and want the troops home,” Weill said.
