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Boycott US arms companies

Of course, most of know that US arms companies will be amogst the first, and most important "winners" from any war on Iraq. They get to showcase their new weapons systems, and the longer the war continues, the more weapons have to be produced to replace those used in the killing of innocent civilians.

However, most of us are also not direct consumers of military equipment. It is very easy for us not to buy Lockheed Martin missile systems, or GKN tanks.
Where we can have an influence as consumers is on those arms companies which also sell household goods, such as computers, cookers or fridges.

For More Information:
Reaching Critical Will "Dirtiest Dozen" companies involved in weapons of mass destruction

General Electric

As well as producing engines for several types of US and British military planes and helicopters, General Electric also produce a huge range of household appliances. Boycotting their household appliances would be an important way to show oposition to the more deadly side of their business.

For more information:
General Electric Household Appliances
General Electric Aircraft Engines

 


Last update : October 2004 • Campaign and Press Enquiries