--- In NewPacifica@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "CraigGingold" <gingold@...> wrote: > > Actually, Nalini, I was already familiar with the International Crisis Group. > That's exactly why I thought your heading was perhaps an accidental > mis-match for that message. Simply put, whatever one might say about > the ICG (who they are & what they do), it's certainly a misnomer to say > that they're part of the "peace movement". You don't have to believe in > conspiracy theories to point out that board members like Richard Armitage > and Prince Turki al-Faisal can hardly be described as devoted peace activists. > > Whatever their personal motivations may be, I think its fair to say that the > folks who run the IGC are beholden to big financial contributors. As much > as they may want to curtail some of the really nasty stuff that goes on, they > will never seriously challenge the international status quo. > > Craig Let's discuss it. I think anyone who works to solve global conflict is part of a peace movement. They are persons who are dedicated to solving conflicts and creating a more just, less violent, more peaceful world. Maybe you think my definition of a peace movement is too broad? How do you define the peace movement? Nalini