Franciscan Federation, Third Order Regular, 
Of the Brothers and Sisters of the United States

[Letter submitted for Congressional Hearing, 1992]

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As Fransciscans striving to be faithful to Jesus and to the peaceful and non-violent stance of St. Francis of Assisi, we strongly urge you to support the U.S. Peace Tax Fund Bill. 

The Peace Tax Fund Bill allows persons who value their responsibility to their conscience and country to support our government in a manner that enhances and protects all life.

Because our nation’s integrity and greatness is rooted in our ability to forge unite amidst diversity, this bill allows freedom of choice in affording United States citizens who are conscientiously opposed to war an opportunity for responsible faithfulness both to one’s country and religious commitments. 

It is through dialog, reconciliation and creative efforts such as the United States Peace Fund bill that our country can continue to respect the dignity and individuality of each person.