Comments on: War Party Pushes California Divestment From Iran

By: Marycatherine Barton

Marycatherine Barton — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 18:48:42 +0000

I so appreciate antiwar.com, Pension Watch, and others who are urging the citizens of California to oppose any attempt to “sanction” Iran. What a crock is the introduction of this bill.

By: abraham

abraham — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 14:52:17 +0000

I disagree, Gene.

This bill is clearly intended to destabilize the government in Iran at the behest of a small but powerful minority here in the US. Furthermore, the ostensible reasons for the divestment are based on accusations that Iran is seeking nuclear weapons and is causing the deaths of US service men and women, claims that have not been verified.

In any event, it’s just another attempt by zionists to bring the US into a war with Iran, and for that reason alone I oppose it.

By: Gene Berkman

Gene Berkman — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 04:27:22 +0000

The Divestment Bill applies specifically to retirement funds for public employees. It is not a mandate on private businesses, individuals or mutual funds that are not related to the state government.

It is legitimate for a state government to consider financial risks in particular investments, particularly if the state government has any fiduciary responsibility in regard to these funds.

The notion that failing to invest in a particular country is equivalent to the use of force or threat of force is a socialistic notion.

By: TruePatriot

TruePatriot — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 17:58:36 +0000

Sorry I meant that, “I would encourage every CALIFORNIAN to do the same! —

multi-tasking sucks…

By: TruePatriot

TruePatriot — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 17:57:01 +0000

A better way to find your California Senator and contact them is via this:

http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/yourleg.html

I just called, and I would encourage every California to do the same!