Open Letter to the Members of the Nobel Prize Committee:

 Open Letter to the Members of the Nobel Prize Committee:

While we respect that this award is yours alone to give, we would appreciate it if you would reconsider this year's recipient.

The awardee is still pursuing, and in fact has increased the efforts in two acknowledged war, and has been engaging in acts of war against the civilians of at least one other nation. While it is true that he did not initiate the two wars, neither has he withdrawn from them or ceased the killing of individuals who have never threatened him or any one at all as far as we know. 

We have been told that the reason behind your decision is his frequent use of speeches and appeals to the hearts of some, much along the lines of some of the most famous leaders across time who have been responsible for the deaths of millions. We feel that speeches are not sufficient indication of a peaceful intent, much less demonstrations of successful peaceful efforts, and on this basis ask you to reconsider your decision. 

To be fair, we have not have not been able to hear these speeches as we cannot travel to these rallies, nor can we listen on the radio or television as our electricity plants are always going offline. Nor can we find the time to listen even if we had the opportunity, for we must spend out days eluding the bombs, snipers, tanks, and troops of the occupational forces which control our countries, just to try to find enough food and some shelter for our families. 

Thank you in advance for considering a new candidate, one who has embraced peace in actions.

Sincerely,

The innocent people of Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iraq.