David Krieger
Nuclear Age Peace Foundation
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Saturday, February 16th, 2008 -
"Nuclear Weapons and the Human Future", a presentation by Dr. David Krieger of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation. http://wagingpeace.org Among the topics Dr. Krieger will discuss and about which he will answer questions: - 26,000 nuclear warheads are still maintained in the world, some on "hair-trigger alert", in violation of non-proliferation treaties. - The ongoing costs to societies of nuclear weapons in terms of healthcare not provided, students not educated and infrastructure decaying, because tax dollars are being spent on bombs instead of human needs. - The corruption of otherwise sound public institutions, such as the University of California, to manage nuclear research labs and develop new "Reliable Replacement Warheads" while Cold War weapons age into obsolescence. - Why existing arsenals provoke other nations into developing their own nuclear weapons programs, as a defence against belligerent administrations (not just the US). - How nuclear weapons can NEVER be used by any sane-thinking human with an expectation of survival. Dr. David Krieger is a founder of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation and has served as President since 1982. He has lectured throughout America, Europe and Asia on issues of peace, security, international law and weapons abolition. He has been interviewed by national and international media including CNN, MSNBC and NPR. The many books published or edited by David Krieger include both non-fiction and poetry, such as, "The Doves Flew High" in 2007; "Today Is Not A Good Day For War" in 2005 and "Choose Hope - Your Role in Waging Peace in the Nuclear Age" in 2002. The mission of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation is to initiate and support worldwide efforts to abolish nuclear weapons, to strengthen international law and institutions, and to inspire and empower a new generation of Peace Leaders. Founded in 1982, the Foundation is comprised of individuals and organizations worldwide who realize the imperative for peace in the Nuclear Age. The Nuclear Age Peace Foundation is a non-profit, non-partisan international education and advocacy organization. It has consultative status to the United Nations Economic and Social Council and is recognized by the UN as a Peace Messenger Organization.
Socializing at 2:30 pm, the presentation at 3:00PM in thePatio Room at Vista del Monte, 3775 Modoc Road, Santa Barbara. -