BOOKS , The following is not meant to be an exhaustive list of definitive works on war tax resistance, but a selection of those that have clarified our thinking on the subject, -Ann and Bruce People Pay For Peace: A Military Tax Refusal Guide, by William Durland, 1982, 120 pp., $4; Conscience and the Law: A Court Guide for the Civilly Disobedient, edited by William Durland, 1982, 120 pp., $5. Both from: Center on Law and Pacifism Box308 Cokedale, CO 81032 Handbook on Non-Payment.of War Taxes, by the Peacemakers, 1981,_64 pp., $7.50 from: The Peacemakers Box627 Garberville, CA 95440 Guide to War Tax Resistances, by the War Resisters League, first edition, 1981, 120 pp., $6 from: War Resisters League 339 Lafayette Street New York, NY 10012 Creating Peace: A Positive Handbook, ~y Larry Langdon, 1982, 64 pp., $3.95 from: Larry Langdon Publications 34735 Perkins Creek Road Cottage Grove, OR 97424 For people who want to help create peace between the US and' USSR, but have no · idea where to begin such an enormous task, this is one of the most relevant handbooks I have seen. It begins with small acts of personal empowerment, such as writing letters to our president and the Soviet premier, complete with. sample.letters. Also included are many concrete and positive suggestions that are within almost everyone's capabilities and budgets, if not singly then as a group, which is more fun anyway. One of my favorite suggestions is telephoning Russia, w.hich costs $4.50 for three minutes and is a great group project. The book ends with a "Feedback ' . I Form" from Mr. Langdon, who w.elcomes comments, critcisms, suggestions, and stories of personal peaceful experiences. -KS , Resources -for War Tax Resistance . What Kind of Guns Are They Buying for Your Butter: A Beginner's (;uide to Defense, Weaponry, and Military Spending, by Sheila Tc;>bias et al, 1982, 428 pp., $15.95 from: · William Morrow and Company 105 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10916 Nuclear Weapons and the American Churches: Ethical Positions on Modern Warfare, by Donald L. Davidson, 1983, 208 pp., $20 from: . Westview Press 5500 Cen,tral Avenue Boulder, CO 80301 The Fate of the Earth, by Jonathan Schell, 1982, 244 pp., $2.50from: Avon Books 959 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10019 'ACCESS: Peace Nuciear Free Investment, by Nuclear Free America, 1984, 8 pp., inquire for price from: Nuclear Free America 25ll Guilford Avenue Baltimore, MD 21218 · War tax resistance seeks to divert government dollars from military use. Another approach to resisting military production is to divert money from corporate weap· ons contractors through boycotts and · divestment of stock holdings. Nuclear Free Investment discusses both of these strategies and their respective roles in the campaign against nuclear weapons. The guide profiles the top 50 nuclear w~apons contractors and lists alternative, socially re$ponsible investment advisors and funds.-FLS January/February 1985 RAIN Page 9 ' ORGANIZATIONS World Peace Tax Fund 2121 Decatur Place, NW Washington, DC 20008 War Resisters League 339 Lafayette Street New York, NY 10012 Center on Law and Pacifism Box308 Cokedale, CO 81032 Mennonite Central Committee , 100 Maryland Avenue, NE · Washington, DC 20002 Conscience Military Tax Campaign (U.S.) 44 Bellhaven Road Bellport, NY 11713 Peac~makers Box627 Garberville, CA 95440 Fellowship of Recondliation Box 271 - -Nyack~ NY 10960 Peacemaking in Your Community: A Handbook for Local Organizers, edited by Dan R. Ebener, 1984, 48 pp., $3.50 from: Fellowship Publications Fellowship of Reconciliation Box271 Nyack, NY 10960 Since the beginning of World War I in 1914, Fellowship of Reconciliation has · been a leader in the work for peace, social justice, human and civil rights, and disarmament. This paperback booklet contains a number of informative and inspirational essays from American members of FOR on the establishment of local peace groups. Although primarily focused on providing information about FOR and local FOR organizing, it also features sections dealing with wprking in groups, organizing committees, working with volunteers, fundraising and media outreach that should be useful to anyone starting a local orgar:iization of peacemakers. A banquet of knowledge and experience available for a few bucks. -SM
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