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Dear List and CASI Administration, While it makes sense to dissolve CASI, all its stated objectives having been met, dismantling the organizational infrastructure and outstanding membership list would be a blow to the humane movement that supported CASI's goals and was, in turn, supported by CASI. We are a long way from being on safe ground. The lifting of sanctions, though hugely important, still constituted only a part of the demands that are to be rightfully made on behalf of the human family in Iraq. It seems to me that CASI alone is eminently qualified to now become the premier discussion list for those committed to standing until every demand has been realized. The possible need for a name change could be met with minimal disruption to name recognition by the addition of an extra letter "S" toward the acronym CASSI (Campaing for the Safeguarding of the Sovereignty of Iraq). Technically speaking, the old acronym might even be sufficient in light of "sovereignty-safeguarding" being a composite . Adjustments in bylaws, membership agreements and the like should not be beyond the well-proven capabilities of CASI administrative staff. The real question is, do they have the will and the energy left to rally again? Another 28,000 footer? Or are the remaining goals too broad to express as organizational objectives? If funds are needed to cover the costs of transition, I am certain that a simple statement from CASI will bring satisfactory results. I guarantee my portion of it. All communications from the administration with regard to other needs are welcome. What can we do? Please let us know. I am very grateful for this discussion list. While the Internet now boasts many sites engaged in the task of salvaging truth from geopolitical fiction, and yet others devoted to the goals of justice for Iraq, for the Middle East, and for the entire planet, none of them can take the place of CASI. I sincerely hope that no oversight will cause the neglect of any necessary action to preserve for us the irreplacable asset embodied in this discussion list. (To the list: Rock concert audiences clamor rousing encores out of tired bands... Let's keep it up!) Best regards, JPH _______________________________________________ Sent via the discussion list of the Campaign Against Sanctions on Iraq. To unsubscribe, visit http://lists.casi.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/casi-discuss To contact the list manager, email casi-discuss-admin@lists.casi.org.uk All postings are archived on CASI's website: http://www.casi.org.uk