attn: Gov. Gregoire - Here's a Thought

Iowa Governor Vilsack has asked his States Legislature to 'just say no' to escalation in Iraq. As Governor he is also Commander-in-Chief of the States National Guard, so his request carrys moral weight.

IowaPolitics.com: Vilsack Calls on Legislators to Oppose 'Escalation' of War In Iraq
1/9/2007

By Chris Dorsey
IowaPolitics.com

DES MOINES -- Gov. Tom Vilsack wants the Iowa Legislature to send a strong message to President George W. Bush and Congress opposing the sending of more troops to Iraq.

"Escalation will further erode our nation's ability to adequately fund needs here at home," Vilsack said in his final Condition of the State address. "As governor and as the commander-in-chief, I have an obligation to speak out and to urge the president and Congress not to put more Iowans and Americans in harm's way in Iraq."

The two-term Democratic governor, who's in the midst of a run for president, urged lawmakers to pass a resolution calling for no additional troops to be sent to the war-torn region. ...(full article)

Since Washington State National Guards men and women are also deployed to Iraq, Governor Gregiore should consider making a similar appeal the our State Legislature. Let's all write and tell her so.