The "We Stand for Peace & Justice" statement was passed around and commented upon by a long list of organizers/intellectuals - as indicated by the co-signers of the initiating article which is available online. The website was established to facilitate the signing of the "We Stand..." statement. The "We Stand..." statement is not a petition. It is a statement of values, and it is a pledge to work to achieve those values. It is a statement of solidarity among those who choose to add their names to the rapidly expanding list. It is also a tool to provide an avenue of entry into discussions and to broaden and enrich their focus.