SOLDIER, YOU CAN BE A HERO

Soldier, listen
You can be a hero
Glory is in your hands

Soldier, listen
Your power is great
Your decision is needed

Soldier, listen
If you want
You can disobey
...And truly be heroic

Peace activists,
Human rights organisations
And concerned civilians
Would like to be in your position

So they can say NO and be heroes
They have been trying
But people power
Has proven to be an illusion.

10 million people
Demonstrating worldwide
At the same time
Was not enough
To convince the Bush administration
That the war on Iraq was wrong

Yet, you know it is

Step down soldier (man) from your tank (APC) and show your face.
Tell me your mother's name
Tell me how proud she is of you
Tell me the ethics she taught you
Your individual conscience is a great treasure ...use it
Habibi, take responsibility for your actions.
Don’t be banal like Eichmann.
Don’t hide behind the state.
Don’t hide behind your institution.
Don't hide behind your gun
Show your face
Look me in the eye
Be courageous.
Be revolutionary.
Be just.