Associated Students, Inc. board members approved a pro-peace resolution that opposes a first-strike military attack on Iraq.

The resolution faced many revisions and a split board on its way to a 6-5 favoring decision in Wednesday’s board meeting.

While the resolution gives its support to U.S. leaders, it points out that diplomatic solutions have not been exhausted. War with Iraq could greatly affect Sacramento State military students, U.S. taxpayers, and homeland anti-American sentiment, according to the ASI resolution said.

Natural Science and Math Director and United States Air Force Reservist Lorraine Armijos opposed the proposal arguing that students who joined the military signed up knowing that war could be a possibility.

“If I am called upon by my country, I have no other choice,” said Armijos.

Armijos and other board members felt the proposal did not represent the student’s opinions.

Education Director Michelle Pereira thought it was impossible to make a unified statement for an entire student body.

“We are divided, and if we take it to 28,000 students, how divided will they be?” said Pereira. “I oppose.”

Postbaccalaureate Director Muhamed Hamada pointed to a recent State Hornet poll that showed 4 out of 5 students were against war.

“It is fair to say that the majority of students don’t want war,” said Hamada.

Business Director Jennifer Plescia agrees that a pro-peace sentiment needs to be expressed, but says that it is not ASI’s role to decide foreign policy.

“I would rather support open forums where students could express opinions and debate,” said Plescia.

Executive Vice President Luke Wood said Plescia’s idea was shot down at an ASI working board meeting and instead reiterated the role of an ASI elected official.

“We are elected by the students to make decisions on issues,” said Wood.