We are united in our sorrow and shock at the September 11 attack upon our city. Living the the shadow of this tragedy, we wish to affirm our sense of community, our desire for justice and our renewed appreciation of the value of human life. In one terrible moment of violence we have experienced what happens when those bent on vengeance target innocent civilians. From this tragedy we are determined to build an even better New York and a safer world.

We therefore pledge:

• To aid the families of firefighters, police, rescue workers and the many thousands who were killed or injured in the explosions,

• To support effective efforts under international law to identify, capture and try the perpetrators of this horrific crime.

• To protect the lives of innocent civilians in all countries, who must not be made the next victims of another indiscriminate assault from the sky or ground.

• To defend our civil liberties and safeguard the distinctive values of a free, democratic society.

• To insure that our rebuilding efforts include all the residents of our city, especially those who are poor and have scant resources to cope with additional hardship.

• To preserve the safety of our communities, where Muslims, Jews, Christians and people of diverse beliefs and ethnicity have lived together harmoniously.

Inspired by the love and heroism of so many of our fellow citizens, we seek to halt the warand promote peace.

This statement was drafted by Brooklyn Heights Peace Action and Brooklyn Parents for Peace

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