Institute of Science,
Technology and Public Policy
February 19, 2001 in Washington, D.C. + 202-251-7014
Hagelin Offers Peaceful Solution to Iraqi Crisis
Blasts Bush for Reckless Military Strike
World-renowned physicist and U.S. third-party coalition leader, John
Hagelin, today charged President George W. Bush with perpetuating a
"flawed
and dangerous Iraqi policy that is galvanizing world leaders against
the
United States," and offered a "proven, peaceful solution to the
crisis."
Dr. Hagelin said that ten years after Americas military offensive
against
Iraq and subsequent hard-line policies, Saddam Hussein remains in
power, and
enjoys growing sympathy throughout the world.
"President Bushs new offensive reveals a bankruptcy of leadership and
ideas
in his new administration. We deserve better. We urgently need a new
solution that goes beyond the conventional, failed approaches of
military
and economic pressureone that addresses the underlying cause of
tensions in
Iraq and rising negativity throughout the world," Dr. Hagelin said.
"Fortunately, extensive scientific research confirms the efficacy of a
new
approach to reducing societal stress and conflictan approach that
takes
recourse to a more powerful level of Natural Law than the chemical,
biological and nuclear technologies that hold a Damocles sword over
mankind.
"Forty-three studies published in leading peer reviewed scientific
journals
show that by harnessing the Unified Fieldthe deepest level of Natures
functioningthrough "technologies of consciousness," societal stress
can be
alleviated, and a powerful influence of coherence and harmony can be
generated throughout society," Dr. Hagelin said.
Dr. Hagelin cited research published in Yale Universitys Journal of
Conflict
Resolution showing that, during seven consecutive interventions,
groups of
experts in the Transcendental Meditation and TM-Sidhi program of
Maharishi
Mahesh Yogi reduced violence and war deaths in the Middle East by more
than
70 percent.
Dr. Hagelins solution to the Iraqi crisis includes training a group of
7,000
experts collectively practicing these technologies of consciousness in
the
U.S. and on every continent to maintain a powerful influence of
coherence in
collective consciousness during these precarious times.
"In a world torn by regional conflicts," Dr. Hagelin said, "every
nation
should have a prevention wing in their militarya cadre of troops
trained in
these true peace-keeping technologies, to prevent the outbreak of
conflict.
"A whole generation has passed since former President Bush embarked
upon his
risky military invasion. And now, a decade later, his son George Jr.
is
following the same outdated and destructive approach.
"This is not the Stone Age. This is not the age of barbarianism. Its
time
for government to enter the 21st Centuryto employ the most up-to-date,
scientifically proven strategies for resolving conflict and promoting
peace.
"There is no reasonable alternative." Dr. Hagelin said. "Bushs current
tact
will only reap more devastation, loss of life, and humiliation of
America in
the family of nations."