Every activity undertaken by the Tucson CDAT is guided by the principle of non-violence. All members and participants in actions, rallies, or civil disobedience as part of EAA Tucson CDAT must pledge their willingness to abide by the principles of Non-Violent Action as originally set down by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and modified by our fellow activists at Soulforce.
The Pledge to Nonviolence
Originally written by Martin Luther King, Jr.
Modified by Soulforce, Inc. 2003
- As I prepare for this direct action, I will meditate regularly on the life and teachings of Gandhi and King and other truth-seekers.
- I will remember that the nonviolent movement seeks justice and reconciliation-not victory.
- I will walk and talk in the manner of love and nonviolence.
- I will contemplate daily what I can do so that all can be free.
- I will sacrifice my own personal wishes that all might be free.
- I will observe with friend and foes the ordinary rules of courtesy.
- I will perform regular service for others and for the world.
- I will refrain from violence of fist, tongue, and heart.
- I will strive to be in good spiritual and bodily health.
- I will follow the directions of the CDAT leaders or other allied leaders on our nonviolent direct actions.
