PETITION: Act now to block Blackwater's mercenary base on the California border

Dear Senator Feinstein and Senator Boxer:

As you know, Blackwater USA is trying to open a massive mercenary base in California in a peaceful valley in San Diego County. The local community is absolutely opposed to Blackwater's base and yet they are moving forward without delay.

We need your help to stop Blackwater immediately.

This summer, the California Democratic Party passed a resolution at its Executive Board meeting that states unequivocally:

...that the California Democratic Party opposes the Blackwater West Project; and that all military, paramilitary, or related security/law enforcement training operations in California, whether private, governmental, or some combination of the two, should be conducted on, and only on, secured U.S. military bases or other established government-regulated facilities designed for that purpose.

Congressman Bob Filner (D-San Diego) followed suit by introducing a bill in the House last month consistent with this resolution.

Please follow Congressman Filner, your party and your constituents to help us block Blackwater's base.

Not only will Blackwater's proposed California paramilitary base disrupt the live of its residents, but it will also threaten the pristine natural habitat of the Round Potrero Valley, which includes part of Cleveland National Forest and is adjacent to the proposed Hauser Wilderness preserve. The regular detonation of firearms would be a risk both to the fire-prone landscape as well as to the wildlife that currently calls that area home, including the golden eagle and the California condor.

The time for deliberation is over. It's time for you to stand up to Blackwater.

Will you join the Courage Campaign and the California Democratic Party to protect our state's security before it's too late?

Thank you.