I'm generally a fan of most foods, but desserts have a special place in my heart. So I couldn't help but be jealous of Congressman Tim Walberg when I read this:

Two local congressmen are among those targeted by a nationwide peace group to receive "peace pies'' for Mother's Day this year.

Reps. Mike Rogers, R-Brighton, and Tim Walberg, R-Tipton, are among the 150 representatives and senators from 38 states slated to receive peace pies from mothers participating in a national demonstration supporting a U.S. Department of Peace.

The homemade pies will be delivered to congressional offices this weekend with a slice missing to show how little impact the estimated $8 billion needed to create the department will have on the federal budget, organizers said.

So why do Rogers and Walberg get pies? Well, apparently getting a "peace pie" isn't something you should be proud of.

Both Rogers and Walberg are on the list because of their staunch support for the war in Iraq and military defense initiatives, said Patty Kuderer, communications director for the Peace Alliance, the nationwide nonprofit organization pushing legislation to establish a national department of peace. Kuderer said.

"The approach we have toward violence and conflict is not working and we're calling on moms, and all people really, to stand up proactively,'' she said.

Tim Walberg gets a pie because he supports violent policies. I've got to say, I really like the idea of using pastries for political symbolism.

For more information on the Peace Alliance, you can visit their website here. The "Peace of Pie 2007" page is here.

Happy Mother's Day, everyone!

Labels: Department of Peace, Iraq, Mother's Day, Peace Alliance, Tim Walberg