The winner of the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize has just been announced — and it’s US President Barack Obama.
Obama himself says he’s “surprised, humbled and doesn’t yet deserve it” — but he’s accepted the Prize as a call to action, “to confront the common challenges of the 21st century” together. On too many pressing issues, the US President seems boxed-in by stubborn interests and has not yet taken courageous action.
We know Obama cares about global public opinion — indeed, we may be his best conscience. So let’s send him a flood of congratulations and urge him to fulfil his promise through real action. If you would like to join me in sending the following message to President Barack Obama – click on the link at the bottom of this posting:
Congratulations on winning the Nobel Peace Prize! During the coming months and years, we urge you to fulfil your promise of change: to deliver nuclear disarmament and a climate deal, support peace and development in Afghanistan, and broker a fair and lasting peace in the Middle East. We can only achieve the world we seek by acting now, decisively and together.
Send Message to President Barack Obama
