Let your money do the talking on Darfur

A new public campaign, FidelityOutOfSudan.com, asks Fidelity to own up to its responsibility.

The moral necessity of divesting from commercial and capital investments in Sudan is broadly recognized and growing. Colleges and universities have divested, particularly from Sudan's oil industry, with Harvard leading the way, citing a "compelling case for action in these special circumstances, in light of the terrible situation unfolding in Darfur and the leading role played by PetroChina's parent company in the Sudanese oil industry, which is so important to the Sudanese regime." When the University of California divested, it was a huge victory.

Six states, including California, have already taken a moral position by divesting. Twenty-four other states are considering such legislation.

And, of course, we are all responsible for our own savings and retirement accounts. Each of us must send a clear message to our investment advisors that we refuse to have our savings used to slaughter innocent people.