This is an updated version of a document originally created in June 1990. It answers these questions: What are sanctions? Does the U.S. have sanctions against South Africa? What impact have sanctions had on South Africa? If sanctions of hurt the South African economy, haven't we met out goal? But hasn't de Klerk made changes? Don't the changes mean that apartheid is almost over? Shouldn't we give de Klerk a sign of support and relax some sanctions? Doesn't de Klerk face a threat from conservatives? Won't continued sanctions hurt blacks? But if we maintain sanctions aren't we moving the goalpost? But aren't U.S. corporations a positive force for change in South Africa? Lobby Congress to "Keep...
This is an updated version of a document originally created in June 1990. It answers these questions: What are sanctions? Does the U.S. have sanctions against South Africa? What impact have sanctions had on South Africa? If sanctions of hurt the South African economy, haven't we met out goal? But hasn't de Klerk made changes? Don't the changes mean that apartheid is almost over? Shouldn't we give de Klerk a sign of support and relax some sanctions? Doesn't de Klerk face a threat from conservatives? Won't continued sanctions hurt blacks? But if we maintain sanctions aren't we moving the goalpost? But aren't U.S. corporations a positive force for change in South Africa? Lobby Congress to "Keep the Pressure On!"
