Reply #24: I was an early skeptic [View All]

[Dragonfly]

because I had a dim view of the similar-sounding U.S. Institute of Peace and didn't know much about Cong. Kucinich's evolution, either as a person or federal rep.

Then I read the entire Department of Peace conceptual framework a few years back and became attracted to the across-the-board conflict resolution theme. Looks like 54 or so members of the House think it's a pretty good notion, as well.

I would respectfully ask you and Penguin 31 to look further into the legislation before either deeming the measure "silly" or hoping that a State Department ruled by Condi/Bush, et al, can become champions of true global peace and justice.