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Sep 25, 2005 Text of Speech to Veterans Appreciation Day veteransappreciation
Text of speech to Sep 24, 2005 anti-war rally Support_Our_Troops
Toward A Jesus Society (2005 article) Jesus Society
Text of speech to Oct 25, 2003 rally: Speech text
In April 2004, this speech was widely reprinted on the web and sent around the world under the title
"Some Dare Call It Treason: Wake Up America!". It was also printed in the Nov 2003 S&SN
and in April 2004 in the Baltimore Chronicle.
We have had inquiries from all over the world asking for the original English version of a letter from Dr. Bowman to the President of the United States about Terrorism. There are actually TWO different pieces. The original was a letter from Dr. Bowman to President Clinton in 1998 after his cruise missile attack on Afghanistan. Here is the text: Terror2.htm Then, after the 9/11 attack, Dr. Bowman wrote a piece to President Bush about his reaction to that tragedy. Within it, he quotes from his letter to Clinton. That text is here: Terror3.htm These letters have been translated into at least 12 languages and have circled the globe. Internet activism works!
Space & Security News (S&SN) has been published since 1983 by the Institute for Space and Security Studies (ISSS), a non-profit research and educational organization. Additional information on ISSS and its history can be found on its web site www.rmbowman.com/isss. ISSS is devoted to educating the public about space and other high-technology issues affecting national security. The original impetus for both ISSS and S&SN was to warn Congress and the American people about the danger of an arms race in space. Early issues of S&SN were devoted to exposing the dangers of Anti-Satellite (ASAT) weapons and "Star Wars" weapons in space. ISSS was founded by Lt. Col. Robert M. Bowman, Ph.D. (USAF, ret.), who had directed all the "Star Wars" programs under Presidents Ford and Carter, and who, with the support of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, became the leading opponent of Reagan's suicidal version. After Reagan left office, ISSS broadened its scope to include a variety of issues about which the government and the military-industrial complex had lied to the American people. Fiercely independent, S&SN has angered many liberals by defending the Cassini space probe with its plutonium heat source. It has alienated conservatives by its opposition to the B-2, nuclear testing, and weapons in space. S&SN came out against the Gulf War, the rape of Yugoslavia, and the "War on terrorism" and has been in the forefront of the fight to get medical treatment for veterans with Gulf War Syndrome. Over the years, we have managed to offend just about everybody at one time or another. There's no question we're radical. But radical what? We won't be put in an ideological box. We call 'em as we see 'em. If that interests you, read on.
Recent News:
Ed Asner calls for involvement in National 9-11 Visibility Project. See Dr. Bowman's endorsement: Letter Re Ed Asner & 9-11
Dr. Bowman is speaking out against the war with Iraq. Text of Oct 25, 2003 speech to "Wake Up, America!" rally: Speech Text Text of his Feb 15, 2003 speech to a "Peace Is Patriotic" Rally against the war is available here: Feb 15 Rally Text Text of his Mar 15, 2003 speech to another peace demonstration is available: March 15 Rally Text
Dr. Bowman's 2003 State of the Union Address now available. For complete text click State Of Union 2003 Most will want the shorter version State Of the Union 2003 (short version) . This is the version that has circled the world on the internet. Excerpts from the address were published in the Feb 2003 S&SN. This sharply abbreviated version contains only a third of the text from the short version above.
Shuttle Orbiter Columbia comes apart on reentry. Our condolences to the families of our brave astronauts. So far, there's no hint of the scandal that surrounded the Challenger disaster, but we will be watching our government, just to be sure.
For camparison, you can read Dr. Bowman's first State of the Union Address: 1992 State of the Union Address
(It's amazing how little things have changed except for the current Bush having one fewer initial.)
Major article Sep 2002 on rush to new War on Iraq Why War With Iraq?
Tongue-in-cheek conversation between a veteran and George W. Bush veterans4.htm (used by Col. Bowman as an introduction to his featured address to the Veterans For Peace national conference in Duluth, MN Aug 17, 2002)
Major article Feb 2002 on Bush's withdrawal from the ABM Treaty The ABM Treaty: Dead or Alive?
January 2002 Letter by Dr. Bowman to the Denver Catholic Register in response to an article about "Just War" was sent on behalf of the United Catholic Church, where Dr. Bowman is presiding archbishop. Text of the letter can be found on the Church website catholic under "Another Catholic View of War."
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AMERICA UNDER ATTACK: What Do We Do Now ?? ARTICLE
A short Sep 20, 2001 Op Ed piece you can send out: TERRORISM: The Long and Short of it (This article has been translated into at least twelve languages and has been reprinted in major magazines and newspapers around the world.)
A Sep 27, 2001 Op Ed piece you can send out: Star Wars Weapons Jeapordize the War on Terrorism
Methodist Bishops launch campaign against Bush's Star Wars II. Press Release
Dr. Bowman addresses rally in Lafayette Park Jun 10, 2001 just three months before the 9/11 attacks. For text of his address, click June 2001 Rally Text
Articles from S&SN available so far are as follows:
Take Back America From Nov 2005 S&SN
Religion and Politics From Apr 2005 S&SN
DU and Birth Defects From Nov 2004 S&SN about Depleted Uranium and the results of its use in recent wars, especially on our own troops.
Not Star Wars Article from Nov 2004 S&SN about Bush's newly deployed missile "defense" system in Alaska.
The Task Ahead from Nov 2004 (just before the election) outlining tasks for the peace movement whoever wins.
No More Elections? An article from the Nov 2003 S&SN about touch-screen voting and the lack of a paper trail.
VeteransDay2003 A Veterans' Day message from Lt. Col. Bowman. Published in Nov 2003 S&SN.
What Really Happened on 9/11; Why All the Secrecy? Nov 2003 article. Why isn't the 9/11 Commission asking these questions?
Some Dare Call It Treason: Wake Up America! Nov 2003 article with text from speech to rally Oct 25, 2003.
A Conservative Republican Challenge to George W. Bush from Nov 2003 S&SN.
Peace Is Patriotic Rally Against War Feb 15, 2003 Full Text of speech by Dr. Bowman excerpted in Feb 2003 S&SN.
Why War With Iraq? September 2002 article debunking the excuses for preemptive war with Iraq and giving the REAL reasons why Bush, Cheney, et al want to send our sons and daughters to war.
The ABM Treaty: Dead or Alive? Analysis of President Bush's withdrawal from the ABM Treaty -- its constitutionality, its legality, its necessity, its wisdom, and its effect. In this Feb 2002 article, Dr. Bowman presents ways to save the treaty or at least minimize the effect of withdrawal.
US At War (lead article from Sep 2001 issue of S&SN). Dr. Bowman's early analysis of the events of 9/11 and what should be done to provide security to the American people.
Star Wars II George II Resurrects Star Wars II. From March 2001 issue, Dr. Bowman's expose of George W. Bush's plan to resurrect a Reagan-style Star Wars system with weapons in space. Explains how it differs from the Clinton system.
The Truth About Terrorism A 1998 article about dealing with the very real threat of nuclear terrorism. It is excerpted from a sermon by Bishop Bowman entitled "A Call To Prophecy: Tell the Truth About Terrorism." Portions of this article were printed in National Catholic Reporter.
What About Global Warming? An article about Global Warming published just as the Dec 97 Kyoto conference was ending. It addresses such questions as the reality and cause of Global Warming, possible solutions, long-range objectives, short-term actions, obstacles, and things we the people can do now. Makes the concept understandable. Debunks myths.
How Can We Make A Difference? An address to the World Federalists and the National Campaign for UN Reform (May 17, 1997). Deals with the realities of the New World Order and the need to restore democracy at home. Points out dangerous flaws in the UN.
Mars 96 Failure Fuels Cassini Protest Many parts of the peace movement have opposed the Cassini launch with its plutonium radioactive thermoelectric generators (RTGs). This article is the result of an in-depth analysis of the benefits and potential dangers of the mission. There is also an assessment of the benefits and potential dangers of the peace movement engaging in vocal opposition to such missions. The differences between RTGs and reactors, between civilian and military missions, and between systems in earth orbit and on missions to the outer planets is discussed. Colonel Bowman (who twice cancelled the Air Force's reactor in space program and who is uniquely responsible for keeping weapons out of space) gives his conclusions and recommendations.
Nuclear Terrorism: Dealing With the Threat The reflections of a cold warrior (as imagined by the author). A tongue-in-cheek view of a very serious subject.
1975 Tongue In Cheek Article Reprinted A humorous proposal to stabilize the weapons industry even in the absence of a threat. Reprinted exactly as written in 1975 (while Col. Bowman was still on active duty), it shows that, even then, some insiders knew the Soviet threat was bogus.
From Fighter Pilot to Peacenik Bishop A short account of Dr. Bowman's transition from a fighter pilot with 101 combat missions in Vietnam to the presiding bishop of a denomination which preaches nonviolence.
Tax Reform and Class Warfare An analysis of "Flat Tax" proposals in 1996 and their effect on various segments of American society. An alternative proposal which will eliminate poverty and narrow the gap between rich and poor.
A People's State of the Union, Feb 1992 Dr. Bowman's alternative to George I's 1992 State of the Union Address.
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