Peace Plan to End the War on Terror
By Nori Muster
http://surrealist.org/prayforpeace/peaceplan.html

Alternative Energy –
We win the war on terror when more people draw from solar, wind, geothermal, and other renewable energy sources. The petro products that we do use, we use wisely. For example, if all new cars use hybrid technology we will cut gasoline consumption in half.

We move out of the oil/coal/nuclear paradigm, even on a metaphorical level. We do this by using our minds, instead of running on polluted energy. The paradigm must change despite our politicians, who have a conflict of interest. History will show that most of them only tried to make things worse. They must get out of our way now, as we work toward a better future.

Out the Underground Economy –
We bring the underground economy into the light. This includes drug traffic, and other illegal trade, corporate slush funds, dictators' illegal bank accounts, deceptive tax havens, and money laundering. It takes a lot of money to run a terrorist operation, but legalizing drugs, for example, would be a big step toward cutting off their funds.

Achieve Transparency in Government and Business –
We deserve to know what our government is doing. Shareholders deserve to know what is happening in publicly traded companies. Period. This is essential to ending terror. Why? Without oversite, absolute power corrupts.

America Finds its Place in the World –
Instead of waging wars of fear and retaliation, overthrowing democratically elected governments, and trying to manipulate the balance of world power, America must find its proper place in the world. This means America must act responsibly to foster peace, human rights, tolerance, and cooperation.

Up until now, the truth about America's history of exploitation has been hidden. Soon, however, many Americans could get out of denial and demand change. Denial is human nature, but as George Santayana said, "Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it." We, as American citizens, must demand better foreign policy.

Summary –
We do not need these so-called leaders if they simply make enemies. We can start to build peaceful networks all over the world. Anyone who has a computer and a higher vision can get started right now. Make friends with someone in another country and show them that at least some Americans want world peace.