I posted an article yesterday (And Justice for All) about the continuing imprisionment of Leonard Peltier despite calls for his release from the likes of Bishop Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela.
It's gotten a few responses, but not enough. I know how strong the people here at OS are, and how vocal we can be, not to mention how persistent.
Help me. Please.
Let's raise our voices in protest. Write to President Obama, write to your senator, to your congressman, and above all, write to Mr. Peltier himself and let him know he has your support.
He needs to be released and he needs to be released now.
Owl posted some very good info in her comment, but I'll repost it here so y'all can find it easily. (thanks, sister)
1) Write a letter to Obama (most think his only chance is a presidential pardon)
2) Email Obama
3) The official website of the Leonard Peltier Defense Committee is www.leonardpeltier.net/newsroom.htm
email: info@leonardpeltier.net
4) To encourage Peltier write to:
Leonard Peltier
#89637-132
PO BOX 474701
Des Moines Iowa 50747-0001
We are thousands strong. Let's do the right thing.
If this works, I will print every single post, and mail them to Mr. Peltier myself, as a show of support.
I'm counting on you, and thank you from the bottom of my heart. I love you all.
Many thanks to Amanda Gulledge for the following info:
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500
and
http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact
Write, call, carpet bomb them with letters and calls until someone listens. Please.
TIP:
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Amanda Gulledge
Gianna-FL
SnippytheGrammarDog
Kerry Lauerman
Amy A
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And to give credit where credit is due - that info came from Y Heron. :~).
Now let's Bump It, people!
"In the Spirit of Crazy Horse." by Peter Matthiessen. I warn you, though...you'll never feel safe in this country again.
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500
and
http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact
(for example: If I post it on FB will people have all the info they need on this post)
Can you believe I don't even know this story? Going to read it now )
All I got back were polite thank you notes.
He was sick the last I heard and in need of medical attention that he was not getting in prison. Plus he gets moved around on a regular basis.
Any help he can get to stop this ordeal would be great!!
I will write a letter again to Obama.Maybe he will listen.
I will write a letter to Leonard Peltier and I am thinking of other means than Obama...I didn't vote for him or McCain...I was a conscientious objector in the last election...so...let me think...thank you for this well done post and the call for help. xox
I'm so proud to be a member here.
Your Bio. Wow. I've got to reread:`
'Red Earth' ref` Nova Scotia legend.
Marion Robertson, a teacher, folklorist,
and spend most her time in Shelburne.
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It's so sad. How long?
Many suns and moons.
anyway, thank you for reminding me of the wrong done to this man by the fbi. have written obama. will bump when needed. (r)
buy his artwork if you can ihave...its wonderful & the money helps support his cause.
Please don't forget to leave your messages of support for Mr. Peltier, since I will be sending these on to him, too.
Love you all.
I had no idea that situation wasn't resolved years ago!
Great job getting this going...
Great job getting this going...
the disheartening part is he's not the only one