Forwarded on behalf of the Leonard Peltier Defense Offense Committee, 27 July 2011:
The Attorney General of the United States manages the Department
of Justice, of which the Bureau of Prisons is a part. For the
next two days, we ask supporters to contact Attorney General Eric
Holder. Whether for a week, a month, a year, or 10 years... Solitary
Confinement is Torture! Solitary is cruel and unusual and was
recognized as such by the U.S. Supreme Court a century ago. Express
your concern about the impact of solitary on the health of Leonard
Peltier, a 66-year-old man in poor health. Demand that Leonard
Peltier be immediately released from solitary and returned to the
general population at USP-Lewisburg.
By Mail
Correspondence to the Department, including the Attorney General,
may be sent to:
U.S. Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20530-0001
By Phone
Office of the Attorney General Public Comment Line - 202-353-1555
By E-Mail
E-mails to the Department of Justice, including the Attorney General,
may be sent to AskDOJ@usdoj.gov. IMPORTANT: Address your e-mail to
Attorney General Eric Holder so that your e-mail will be forwarded
to his office.
----
Time to set him free... Because it is the RIGHT thing to do.
Friends of Peltier
http://www.FreePeltierNow.org
Forwarded on behalf of the Leonard Peltier Defense Offense Committee
on 29 Jully 2011:
While less than a week ago, the current heat index in Lewisburg,
Pennsylvania, is 100 degrees F. The prisoners in solitary confinement
at the federal penitentiary are not sheltered from the heat. The
prisoners have to sleep on the floor at night to get some semblance
of relief.
We received word today that Leonard now has to share his very small
isolation cell with another prisoner. We're told that the cell next
to Leonard's cell is currently occupied by three prisoners!
Recently, a prisoner in solitary at USP-Lewisburg attempted suicide.
The situation at USP-Lewisburg is critical. Please take action.
Amnesty International designated Leonard Peltier as a political
prisoner a long while ago. Amnesty International's Secretariat, based
in the UK, is responsible for the majority of the organization's
research and leads AI's campaigning work. Please contact AI and urge
that organization to immediately take an active hand in this crisis:
Telephone: +44-20-74135500
Fax number: +44-20-79561157 Address:
1 Easton Street
London
WC1X 0DW, UK
Web Form: http://www.amnesty.org/en/contact
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Sonntag, 31. Juli 2011
Freitag, 10. Dezember 2010
Leonard Peltier on the Day of Mourning
Greetings, my relatives.
It seems another year has gone by since the last time we gathered like
this. I say we, although I am not there with you in body, my spirit
certainly is. We have coined this day, a day of mourning, as opposed
to a day of thanksgiving. It's a shame that for the most part
thanksgiving is relegated to only one day. And mourning is something
that relates to unhappy circumstances that have taken place. We
certainly can't change what has happened. This very day is ours and
tomorrow hasn't happened yet and, is uncertain. I really don't like
to dwell on the mourning aspects of life but instead, on what we can
do to prevent those unhappy and sometimes terrible times in our
history. I may have mentioned it once before but I once read about a
union organizer named Joe Hill that was framed by the copper mine
owners to be executed. And I believe he said what really needs to be
said upon his death. His words were "don't mourn, organize". And
those are also my sentiments.
There are a lot of things that happened in the past that can be
prevented in the future. There are losses that can be regained. But
we must organize to do it. We must find it within ourselves to be in
touch with the Creator for I can tell you from a heartfelt fact that
when they've pushed you away, into a dark corner, not just your body,
but your mind, your soul, your spirit, there is no one that can
sustain you but the Creator himself. Dark moments come and go in all
our lifetimes. And there are those in political office, who will try
to turn your head away from the obvious truths. They will lie to you
about what they believe. They will try to get you to follow what they
consider politically correct while ignoring the truth, such as
protests against the Mosque being built within blocks of the fallen
Trade towers, which incidentally was a monument to wealth and wealth
seekers. I am not trying to demean the innocent people whose only
cause of their death was seeking a place of employment to feed their
families. While they protest the Mosque, no one mentions the Native
American sacred places that by treaty are seriously violated daily.
Our Sacred Black Hills of South Dakota, sacred to many tribes, have
the faces of many of our oppressors carved on them. The place of
vision seeking, Bear Butte in South Dakota, sacred to us for
millennia, has a bar built at the foot of it and there is talk of
having helicopter flights around it to attract tourism. And, there is
even talk of drilling for oil and gas.
Every time I have to write or I should say dictate, one of these
statements, I try to think of what I would say if this was the last
time I got to speak. The thing that comes to mind in some of our
sacred ceremonies and that is thoughts of our relationships with the
ones we love and the Creator of all life. Not to take away from the
theme of this day, but if you can hold the person you love, be
thankful. If you can walk on green grass, touch a tree, be thankful.
If you can breathe air that didn't come through a ventilation system,
or a window with bars, be thankful. If you can stand in an open field
or some other place at night and look up at the heavens, be thankful.
No one appreciates the simple things as much as a man or woman locked
away. I know sometimes some of my friends may have thought I had
become institutionalized and there may be some element of my thinking
behavior that has become calloused from this continued imprisonment.
But I have not for a moment forgotten the needs of my people and the
atrocities committed against them or the circumstances that all the
poor and impoverished face in this world at the hands of those who
take more than they need and exploit for gain, the futures of our
children. I paint pictures of them sometimes, people I've known,
people I've met, places I've seen, and places I've only seen in my
minds eye. And if my paintbrush was magical, rest assured I would
paint for myself one open door.
I wrestle with what to say to you and words are sometimes so
inadequate. So if you are free today, un-imprisoned, be thankful.
Give the person next to you a hug for me. May the Great Spirit bless
you always in all ways with the things you need. May you find joy in
doing what is right and righting what is wrong and seek to be the best
example of what a human should be in our lifetime.
In the Spirit of those we mourn, those who gave their lives and those
whose lives were taken from them.
I really don't know what else to say because in writing this, my heart
has become heavy with the emotions of this time.
In the Spirit of Crazy Horse, who gave his life for what was right and
tried to right what was wrong.
Your Brother,
Leonard Peltier
----
Time to set him free... Because it is the RIGHT thing to do.
Friends of Peltier
http://www.FreePeltierNow.org
It seems another year has gone by since the last time we gathered like
this. I say we, although I am not there with you in body, my spirit
certainly is. We have coined this day, a day of mourning, as opposed
to a day of thanksgiving. It's a shame that for the most part
thanksgiving is relegated to only one day. And mourning is something
that relates to unhappy circumstances that have taken place. We
certainly can't change what has happened. This very day is ours and
tomorrow hasn't happened yet and, is uncertain. I really don't like
to dwell on the mourning aspects of life but instead, on what we can
do to prevent those unhappy and sometimes terrible times in our
history. I may have mentioned it once before but I once read about a
union organizer named Joe Hill that was framed by the copper mine
owners to be executed. And I believe he said what really needs to be
said upon his death. His words were "don't mourn, organize". And
those are also my sentiments.
There are a lot of things that happened in the past that can be
prevented in the future. There are losses that can be regained. But
we must organize to do it. We must find it within ourselves to be in
touch with the Creator for I can tell you from a heartfelt fact that
when they've pushed you away, into a dark corner, not just your body,
but your mind, your soul, your spirit, there is no one that can
sustain you but the Creator himself. Dark moments come and go in all
our lifetimes. And there are those in political office, who will try
to turn your head away from the obvious truths. They will lie to you
about what they believe. They will try to get you to follow what they
consider politically correct while ignoring the truth, such as
protests against the Mosque being built within blocks of the fallen
Trade towers, which incidentally was a monument to wealth and wealth
seekers. I am not trying to demean the innocent people whose only
cause of their death was seeking a place of employment to feed their
families. While they protest the Mosque, no one mentions the Native
American sacred places that by treaty are seriously violated daily.
Our Sacred Black Hills of South Dakota, sacred to many tribes, have
the faces of many of our oppressors carved on them. The place of
vision seeking, Bear Butte in South Dakota, sacred to us for
millennia, has a bar built at the foot of it and there is talk of
having helicopter flights around it to attract tourism. And, there is
even talk of drilling for oil and gas.
Every time I have to write or I should say dictate, one of these
statements, I try to think of what I would say if this was the last
time I got to speak. The thing that comes to mind in some of our
sacred ceremonies and that is thoughts of our relationships with the
ones we love and the Creator of all life. Not to take away from the
theme of this day, but if you can hold the person you love, be
thankful. If you can walk on green grass, touch a tree, be thankful.
If you can breathe air that didn't come through a ventilation system,
or a window with bars, be thankful. If you can stand in an open field
or some other place at night and look up at the heavens, be thankful.
No one appreciates the simple things as much as a man or woman locked
away. I know sometimes some of my friends may have thought I had
become institutionalized and there may be some element of my thinking
behavior that has become calloused from this continued imprisonment.
But I have not for a moment forgotten the needs of my people and the
atrocities committed against them or the circumstances that all the
poor and impoverished face in this world at the hands of those who
take more than they need and exploit for gain, the futures of our
children. I paint pictures of them sometimes, people I've known,
people I've met, places I've seen, and places I've only seen in my
minds eye. And if my paintbrush was magical, rest assured I would
paint for myself one open door.
I wrestle with what to say to you and words are sometimes so
inadequate. So if you are free today, un-imprisoned, be thankful.
Give the person next to you a hug for me. May the Great Spirit bless
you always in all ways with the things you need. May you find joy in
doing what is right and righting what is wrong and seek to be the best
example of what a human should be in our lifetime.
In the Spirit of those we mourn, those who gave their lives and those
whose lives were taken from them.
I really don't know what else to say because in writing this, my heart
has become heavy with the emotions of this time.
In the Spirit of Crazy Horse, who gave his life for what was right and
tried to right what was wrong.
Your Brother,
Leonard Peltier
----
Time to set him free... Because it is the RIGHT thing to do.
Friends of Peltier
http://www.FreePeltierNow.org
Donnerstag, 25. November 2010
Friends of Peltier-News 2
Information forwarded on behalf of the LPDOC:
At this time, we want as much pressure exerted on the White House
as possible. The message? Release Leonard Peltier!
We prefer that you call or write. Letters and phone calls are
taken far more seriously by the White House.
President Barack Obama
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, DC 20500
You can Fax your letter, if you like: 202-456-2461.
Comment line: 202-456-1111 or -1112. If you have trouble getting
through, call the main switchboard (202-456-1414) and ask to be
connected to the comment line. Lines may be busy or you might be
placed on hold. Don't be discouraged by this. Hit that redial
button or wait for your call to be answered. Remember that you're
competing for phone time with other organizations, as well as
competing with your fellow Peltier supporters. Keep trying.
You may send an e-mail, but e-mail won't be nearly as effective:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact.
If your oganization wants to demand Leonard's release, submit a
message to the White House here:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/organizations.
Time to set him free... Because it is the RIGHT thing to do.
Friends of Peltier
http://www.FreePeltierNow.org
At this time, we want as much pressure exerted on the White House
as possible. The message? Release Leonard Peltier!
We prefer that you call or write. Letters and phone calls are
taken far more seriously by the White House.
President Barack Obama
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, DC 20500
You can Fax your letter, if you like: 202-456-2461.
Comment line: 202-456-1111 or -1112. If you have trouble getting
through, call the main switchboard (202-456-1414) and ask to be
connected to the comment line. Lines may be busy or you might be
placed on hold. Don't be discouraged by this. Hit that redial
button or wait for your call to be answered. Remember that you're
competing for phone time with other organizations, as well as
competing with your fellow Peltier supporters. Keep trying.
You may send an e-mail, but e-mail won't be nearly as effective:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact.
If your oganization wants to demand Leonard's release, submit a
message to the White House here:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/organizations.
Time to set him free... Because it is the RIGHT thing to do.
Friends of Peltier
http://www.FreePeltierNow.org
Friends of Peltier-News 1
Forwarded on behalf of the LPDOCFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
15 November 2010
Contact: Delaney Bruce, Legal Team Liaison, Leonard Peltier Defense
Offense Committee, PO Box 7488, Fargo, ND 58106, USA; Telephone:
1-701-235-2206; contact@whoisleonardpeltier.info
Peltier family accuses U.S. government of medical neglect
"A man dies from prostate cancer every 16 minutes in this country.
Why does my brother have to wait over a year to receive even
a diagnosis?"
Native American activist Leonard Peltier, who maintains his
innocence, was wrongfully convicted in connection with the shooting
deaths of two agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in 1977.
Imprisoned for 35 years-currently at the federal prison in Lewisburg,
Pennsylvania-Peltier has been designated a political prisoner by
Amnesty International. Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu, 55 Members
of Congress and others-including a judge who sat as a member of
the court in two of Peltier's appeals-have all called for his
immediate release. Widely recognized for his humanitarian works
and a six-time Nobel Prize nominee, Peltier also is an accomplished
author and painter.
Sister Betty Solano says Peltier began exhibiting symptoms commonly
attributed to prostate cancer over a year ago. His age (he is 66
years old) and family history are risk factors for the disease.
Pressured by Peltier's attorneys, the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) ran
standard blood tests in June. Peltier received the results last
week, over four months later. A physician only now says a biopsy
is needed to make a diagnosis.
Prostate cancer affects 1 in 6 men in the United States. Medical
experts agree that the cure rate for prostate cancer is high,
but only if detected early.
Even if Peltier doesn't have cancer, the symptoms indicate a serious
medical condition and one that could lead to serious complications
if left untreated.
A physician who conducted an independent review of Peltier's medical
records in 2000 concluded that Peltier's overall medical treatment is
below a reasonable standard of care. Decades ago, Peltier suffered
a stroke which left him nearly blind in one eye-damage physicians say
could have been prevented had he been treated sooner. In the 1990s,
there was international outrage after the BOP botched surgeries to
correct a jaw problem. Only then was Peltier transferred to the
Mayo Clinic in Minnesota for treatment. Subsequent procedures were
recommended by a specialist, but never performed by the BOP.
"Last week, at the United Nations, the United States claimed
that it is unequivocally committed to the humane treatment
of all individuals in detention, including criminal detention.
Delaying tests, avoiding a diagnosis, and preventing proper medical
treatment for a potentially life threatening disease is not humane
by anyone's definition," a spokesperson for the Leonard Peltier
Defense Offense Committee said. "Unfortunately, this situation
isn't unique to Mr. Peltier. Many U.S. prisoners die prematurely
because treatment is delayed or denied."
Family members want the government to release Peltier who was
denied parole in 2009. His North Dakota tribe has twice passed
a resolution asking the government to transfer Peltier into their
custody. Peltier's many supporters believe his release from prison
is the only way Peltier will receive humane treatment.
###
Time to set him free... Because it is the RIGHT thing to do.
Friends of Peltier
http://www.FreePeltierNow.org
15 November 2010
Contact: Delaney Bruce, Legal Team Liaison, Leonard Peltier Defense
Offense Committee, PO Box 7488, Fargo, ND 58106, USA; Telephone:
1-701-235-2206; contact@whoisleonardpeltier.info
Peltier family accuses U.S. government of medical neglect
"A man dies from prostate cancer every 16 minutes in this country.
Why does my brother have to wait over a year to receive even
a diagnosis?"
Native American activist Leonard Peltier, who maintains his
innocence, was wrongfully convicted in connection with the shooting
deaths of two agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in 1977.
Imprisoned for 35 years-currently at the federal prison in Lewisburg,
Pennsylvania-Peltier has been designated a political prisoner by
Amnesty International. Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu, 55 Members
of Congress and others-including a judge who sat as a member of
the court in two of Peltier's appeals-have all called for his
immediate release. Widely recognized for his humanitarian works
and a six-time Nobel Prize nominee, Peltier also is an accomplished
author and painter.
Sister Betty Solano says Peltier began exhibiting symptoms commonly
attributed to prostate cancer over a year ago. His age (he is 66
years old) and family history are risk factors for the disease.
Pressured by Peltier's attorneys, the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) ran
standard blood tests in June. Peltier received the results last
week, over four months later. A physician only now says a biopsy
is needed to make a diagnosis.
Prostate cancer affects 1 in 6 men in the United States. Medical
experts agree that the cure rate for prostate cancer is high,
but only if detected early.
Even if Peltier doesn't have cancer, the symptoms indicate a serious
medical condition and one that could lead to serious complications
if left untreated.
A physician who conducted an independent review of Peltier's medical
records in 2000 concluded that Peltier's overall medical treatment is
below a reasonable standard of care. Decades ago, Peltier suffered
a stroke which left him nearly blind in one eye-damage physicians say
could have been prevented had he been treated sooner. In the 1990s,
there was international outrage after the BOP botched surgeries to
correct a jaw problem. Only then was Peltier transferred to the
Mayo Clinic in Minnesota for treatment. Subsequent procedures were
recommended by a specialist, but never performed by the BOP.
"Last week, at the United Nations, the United States claimed
that it is unequivocally committed to the humane treatment
of all individuals in detention, including criminal detention.
Delaying tests, avoiding a diagnosis, and preventing proper medical
treatment for a potentially life threatening disease is not humane
by anyone's definition," a spokesperson for the Leonard Peltier
Defense Offense Committee said. "Unfortunately, this situation
isn't unique to Mr. Peltier. Many U.S. prisoners die prematurely
because treatment is delayed or denied."
Family members want the government to release Peltier who was
denied parole in 2009. His North Dakota tribe has twice passed
a resolution asking the government to transfer Peltier into their
custody. Peltier's many supporters believe his release from prison
is the only way Peltier will receive humane treatment.
###
Time to set him free... Because it is the RIGHT thing to do.
Friends of Peltier
http://www.FreePeltierNow.org
Mittwoch, 21. Juli 2010
Leonard Peltier
*'``'*:-.,_,.-:*'``'*:-.,_,.-:*'``'*:-.,_,.-:*'``'*
"Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our
inclinations, or the dictates of our passion, they cannot alter
the state of facts and evidence."--John Adams
*'``'*:-.,_,.-:*'``'*:-.,_,.-:*'``'*:-.,_,.-:*'``'*
* Life Bringers: A Call to Action *
Women bring life in many ways, including through the work of
their hands. We're calling on all the mothers, sisters, aunties,
and grandmothers to hand write a heart-felt letter on behalf of
Leonard Peltier. Send that letter to:
First Lady Michelle Obama
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, DC 20500
Speak to Mrs. Obama, today -- sister-to-sister, mother-to-mother.
Prevail upon her to intercede with the President on Leonard's behalf.
* Realities of the Day *
We've heard that the Leonard Peltier Defense Offense Committee
(LPDOC) is busy at work at the United Nations in New York and Geneva.
We also understand that the legal team is hard at work, dealing
with various aspects of the Peltier case and fighting for Leonard's
freedom. But the reality is that activities planned for the near
future won't come to fruition without the help of supporters.
The LPDOC needs to build its war chest. Yes, folks. We're talking
about money, a necessary evil. We're told the Committee will incur
significant costs for publishing, travel, outreach, and lobbying in
the coming months. The Committee always needs supplies to carry on
their work, too: paper and envelopes (all sizes); printer and fax
toner or ink; postage stamps; etc. The Committee's photocopier, after
some 15 years of long service, is beyond repair and must be replaced.
In addition to helping by writing letters and making phone calls
on Leonard's behalf, let's all help raise needed funds to ensure
the fight for Leonard's freedom moves forward. Send a check
or money order made payable to the LPDOC to PO Box 7488, Fargo,
ND 58106. You also can make a secure credit card donation online
at www.whoisleonardpeltier.info. No amount is too small.
* Sunday, September 12 *
In roughly two months, Mr. Peltier will celebrate his 66th birthday.
We ask all supporters to plan an event, large or small, to help
raise awareness of the Peltier case and build support for Leonard's
freedom. Reach out to members of your community and educate them
about the case. Hold a vigil. Host a house party and/or film
showing. A Pot Luck supper is a great way to introduce others to
the case.
Here's an idea: Host a breakfast or luncheon on Friday, September
10, and ask your guests to bring their cell phones. Coordinate phone
calls to the White House on Leonard's behalf. Keep these numbers to
the White House comment line handy: 202-456-1111 or 202-456-1112.
If the lines are busy, you can try the White House switchboard
at 202-456-1414. Ask to be connected with the comment line.
Do you own a video camera? Make a video of your guests sharing
their thoughts on the Peltier case. Upload the video to YouTube
and grab the URL so you can share your video with others.
The possibilities are endless. Be creative. Have fun. Do your
job and do it well. Remember... Leonard's life depends on it.
*'``'*:-.,_,.-:*'``'*:-.,_,.-:*'``'*:-.,_,.-:*'``'*
"Never cease in the fight for peace, justice, and equality for all
people. Be persistent in all that you do and don't allow anyone to
sway you from your conscience."--Leonard Peltier
*'``'*:-.,_,.-:*'``'*:-.,_,.-:*'``'*:-.,_,.-:*'``'*
Time to set him free... Because it is the RIGHT thing to do.
Friends of Peltier
http://www.FreePeltierNow.org
"Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our
inclinations, or the dictates of our passion, they cannot alter
the state of facts and evidence."--John Adams
*'``'*:-.,_,.-:*'``'*:-.,_,.-:*'``'*:-.,_,.-:*'``'*
* Life Bringers: A Call to Action *
Women bring life in many ways, including through the work of
their hands. We're calling on all the mothers, sisters, aunties,
and grandmothers to hand write a heart-felt letter on behalf of
Leonard Peltier. Send that letter to:
First Lady Michelle Obama
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, DC 20500
Speak to Mrs. Obama, today -- sister-to-sister, mother-to-mother.
Prevail upon her to intercede with the President on Leonard's behalf.
* Realities of the Day *
We've heard that the Leonard Peltier Defense Offense Committee
(LPDOC) is busy at work at the United Nations in New York and Geneva.
We also understand that the legal team is hard at work, dealing
with various aspects of the Peltier case and fighting for Leonard's
freedom. But the reality is that activities planned for the near
future won't come to fruition without the help of supporters.
The LPDOC needs to build its war chest. Yes, folks. We're talking
about money, a necessary evil. We're told the Committee will incur
significant costs for publishing, travel, outreach, and lobbying in
the coming months. The Committee always needs supplies to carry on
their work, too: paper and envelopes (all sizes); printer and fax
toner or ink; postage stamps; etc. The Committee's photocopier, after
some 15 years of long service, is beyond repair and must be replaced.
In addition to helping by writing letters and making phone calls
on Leonard's behalf, let's all help raise needed funds to ensure
the fight for Leonard's freedom moves forward. Send a check
or money order made payable to the LPDOC to PO Box 7488, Fargo,
ND 58106. You also can make a secure credit card donation online
at www.whoisleonardpeltier.info. No amount is too small.
* Sunday, September 12 *
In roughly two months, Mr. Peltier will celebrate his 66th birthday.
We ask all supporters to plan an event, large or small, to help
raise awareness of the Peltier case and build support for Leonard's
freedom. Reach out to members of your community and educate them
about the case. Hold a vigil. Host a house party and/or film
showing. A Pot Luck supper is a great way to introduce others to
the case.
Here's an idea: Host a breakfast or luncheon on Friday, September
10, and ask your guests to bring their cell phones. Coordinate phone
calls to the White House on Leonard's behalf. Keep these numbers to
the White House comment line handy: 202-456-1111 or 202-456-1112.
If the lines are busy, you can try the White House switchboard
at 202-456-1414. Ask to be connected with the comment line.
Do you own a video camera? Make a video of your guests sharing
their thoughts on the Peltier case. Upload the video to YouTube
and grab the URL so you can share your video with others.
The possibilities are endless. Be creative. Have fun. Do your
job and do it well. Remember... Leonard's life depends on it.
*'``'*:-.,_,.-:*'``'*:-.,_,.-:*'``'*:-.,_,.-:*'``'*
"Never cease in the fight for peace, justice, and equality for all
people. Be persistent in all that you do and don't allow anyone to
sway you from your conscience."--Leonard Peltier
*'``'*:-.,_,.-:*'``'*:-.,_,.-:*'``'*:-.,_,.-:*'``'*
Time to set him free... Because it is the RIGHT thing to do.
Friends of Peltier
http://www.FreePeltierNow.org
Mittwoch, 30. Juni 2010
News from Leonard Peltier
Forwarded on behalf of the Leonard Peltier Defense Offense Committee
June 26, 2010
Greetings,
I want to first say thank you--thank you for taking the time and
making the commitment to come to this place--but thank you mostly
for remembering. Sometimes I sit in this cage and I find myself
wondering if anyone really remembers. Many days, remembering is
all my mind allows me to do. So, again, thank you. Thank you for
bearing witness and being a part of a living memory.
But maybe the most important thing I'd like to say is don't
forget. Not ever.
You must be the historians who keep this lesson alive because
this story isn't about one day, one event, one person, or even one
lifetime. This is a story that goes all the way back to the day a
misguided fool, whose name I won't even mention, led his troops in
an attack on innocent people at the Greasy Grass, and in the process
got himself and over two hundred of his troopers killed. And while
the victors on that day had no choice but to defend themselves,
we have been the victims of a genocidal revenge that continues
until this very moment. So don't forget. Not ever.
It is vengeance that preoccupies the mind of the colonizer. It
is this fervor to show us who is boss that led to the massacre
at Wounded Knee, the theft of the Black Hills, the establishment
of boarding schools, and the criminalization of our languages
and traditional ways. It is vengeance that armed the GOON squads,
killed our leaders, and surrounded our people at Wounded Knee again
in 1973. Revenge is why they today prosecute Indian people for the
crimes they know the government committed during their murderous
campaigns of the last generation. Vengeance is what killed Joe
Stuntz, Anna Mae Aquash, Buddy Lamont and so many others. Getting
even is what keeps me in prison. So don't forget. Not ever.
All of these events are bound together, interrelated and
interdependent. And quite clearly the lesson they intend for us
to learn is don't defend yourselves. Don't stand up for what is
right. Don't think for yourselves. Don't choose to be who you
are. Don't remember your ancestors. Don't live in defense of the
Earth. Don't you do it! Don't even think about it. If you do,
this government--this mindset of control--will unleash an attack
so vast it will even seek to destroy our genetic memories. So don't
forget. Not ever.
In days past, some among our people were induced to become
"scouts". For whatever reasons, these individuals made possible
the treacherous campaigns that resulted in the deaths of countless
innocent people. These days--sadly--there are still these types
amongst us. The government preys on the weaknesses of these people,
inducing them to turn against the rest of us. The government
uses this treachery to cover up state sanctioned murder and
terrorism. They do this and then tell us that what we remember
didn't really happen at all, as though memory or truth is something
to be shaped and molded to fit a preconceived outcome. So don't
forget. Not ever.
We gather today after decades and generations of blood and trauma. We
gather in defiance.
And we remember.
We remember not just one day or one event, because remembering what
occurred on June 25 or June 26--or any particular date--is important,
but not as important as an understanding of the ongoing campaign
of colonization. This is a continuing human drama of slaughter
and uncontrollable bloodlust and we're still here, engaged in
our running defense; praying for balance, peace and justice; and
trying to make some sense of it all. Perhaps, in the face of such
a menace, the most important thing we can do is remember. So teach
your children. Pass this knowledge. Don't forget. Not ever.
Remembering is resisting and, if we remember, then we'll be free
one day. Free of their mindset. Free of their theft. Free of their
guns and their bombs. Free of their cages. Free to be who we are.
And free of their fear. That's the truest freedom of all and true
freedom is what this is really all about, not the illusion of
freedom they offer us.
So don't forget. Not ever.
In the Spirit of Crazy Horse,
Leonard Peltier
---
See also
,
Leonard's message to the US Social Forum.
Visit our auction site and place a bid!
---
LP-DOC
PO Box 7488, Fargo, ND 58106
Phone: 701/235-2206
Fax: 701/235-5045
E-mail: contact@whoisleonardpeltier.info
Time to set him free... Because it is the RIGHT thing to do.
Friends of Peltier
http://www.FreePeltierNow.org
June 26, 2010
Greetings,
I want to first say thank you--thank you for taking the time and
making the commitment to come to this place--but thank you mostly
for remembering. Sometimes I sit in this cage and I find myself
wondering if anyone really remembers. Many days, remembering is
all my mind allows me to do. So, again, thank you. Thank you for
bearing witness and being a part of a living memory.
But maybe the most important thing I'd like to say is don't
forget. Not ever.
You must be the historians who keep this lesson alive because
this story isn't about one day, one event, one person, or even one
lifetime. This is a story that goes all the way back to the day a
misguided fool, whose name I won't even mention, led his troops in
an attack on innocent people at the Greasy Grass, and in the process
got himself and over two hundred of his troopers killed. And while
the victors on that day had no choice but to defend themselves,
we have been the victims of a genocidal revenge that continues
until this very moment. So don't forget. Not ever.
It is vengeance that preoccupies the mind of the colonizer. It
is this fervor to show us who is boss that led to the massacre
at Wounded Knee, the theft of the Black Hills, the establishment
of boarding schools, and the criminalization of our languages
and traditional ways. It is vengeance that armed the GOON squads,
killed our leaders, and surrounded our people at Wounded Knee again
in 1973. Revenge is why they today prosecute Indian people for the
crimes they know the government committed during their murderous
campaigns of the last generation. Vengeance is what killed Joe
Stuntz, Anna Mae Aquash, Buddy Lamont and so many others. Getting
even is what keeps me in prison. So don't forget. Not ever.
All of these events are bound together, interrelated and
interdependent. And quite clearly the lesson they intend for us
to learn is don't defend yourselves. Don't stand up for what is
right. Don't think for yourselves. Don't choose to be who you
are. Don't remember your ancestors. Don't live in defense of the
Earth. Don't you do it! Don't even think about it. If you do,
this government--this mindset of control--will unleash an attack
so vast it will even seek to destroy our genetic memories. So don't
forget. Not ever.
In days past, some among our people were induced to become
"scouts". For whatever reasons, these individuals made possible
the treacherous campaigns that resulted in the deaths of countless
innocent people. These days--sadly--there are still these types
amongst us. The government preys on the weaknesses of these people,
inducing them to turn against the rest of us. The government
uses this treachery to cover up state sanctioned murder and
terrorism. They do this and then tell us that what we remember
didn't really happen at all, as though memory or truth is something
to be shaped and molded to fit a preconceived outcome. So don't
forget. Not ever.
We gather today after decades and generations of blood and trauma. We
gather in defiance.
And we remember.
We remember not just one day or one event, because remembering what
occurred on June 25 or June 26--or any particular date--is important,
but not as important as an understanding of the ongoing campaign
of colonization. This is a continuing human drama of slaughter
and uncontrollable bloodlust and we're still here, engaged in
our running defense; praying for balance, peace and justice; and
trying to make some sense of it all. Perhaps, in the face of such
a menace, the most important thing we can do is remember. So teach
your children. Pass this knowledge. Don't forget. Not ever.
Remembering is resisting and, if we remember, then we'll be free
one day. Free of their mindset. Free of their theft. Free of their
guns and their bombs. Free of their cages. Free to be who we are.
And free of their fear. That's the truest freedom of all and true
freedom is what this is really all about, not the illusion of
freedom they offer us.
So don't forget. Not ever.
In the Spirit of Crazy Horse,
Leonard Peltier
---
See also
Leonard's message to the US Social Forum.
Visit our auction site and place a bid!
---
LP-DOC
PO Box 7488, Fargo, ND 58106
Phone: 701/235-2206
Fax: 701/235-5045
E-mail: contact@whoisleonardpeltier.info
Time to set him free... Because it is the RIGHT thing to do.
Friends of Peltier
http://www.FreePeltierNow.org
Freitag, 4. Dezember 2009
Friends of Peltier - Newsletter
*'``'*:-.,_,.-:*'``'*:-.,_,.-:*'``'*:-.,_,.-:*'``'*
"Hope only brings the possibility of freedom. Creator works through
each of us to make miracles happen and, so, we must always do our
part. Be a living prayer... connected to sky and earth and all our
relations... possessed with courage, generosity, humility, endurance,
and wisdom. Vigorously pursue freedom in this way, every day and
in every generation. Creator will bless your actions."--Anonymous
*'``'*:-.,_,.-:*'``'*:-.,_,.-:*'``'*:-.,_,.-:*'``'
* Campaign for Executive Review *
Friends, there is more than one path to freedom for Leonard Peltier.
Tell Attorney General Eric Holder you expect him to conduct an
Executive Review of the Peltier case. For information on the Zoom
In campaign, visit <http://www.FreePeltierNow.org/zoom1.htm> and
keep those flyers coming. All flyers will be sent to AG Holder
on or around 06 February 2010, the 34th anniversary of Leonard
Peltier's arrest.
Also take this opportunity to educate others in your community
about the case and encourage others' participation in Peltier's
freedom campaign: <http://www.FreePeltierNow.org/zoom3.htm>.
If you have questions or need any assistance with campaign materials,
please don't hesitate to contact <zoom@whoisleonardpeltier.info>.
Campaign coordinators are standing by to assist you and will even
prepare your campaign flyer for you if you're experiencing technical
difficulties.
* End of Year Donations *
Times are tough, but no less so for grassroots organizations
like the Leonard Peltier Defense Offense Committee. If you can
spare $1, $5, $10 or even $25 to help keep Leonard's hopes for
freedom alive, please donate now. Send checks or money orders
made payable to "LPDOC" to LP-DOC, PO Box 7488, Fargo, ND 58106.
Or donate securely online by visiting the Committee's Web site
at <http://www.whoisleonardpeltier.info>. The Committee is PayPal
certified.
* Peltier Holiday Gift Drive *
Again this year, Leonard Peltier is organizing a
holiday gift drive for the children of Pine Ridge
Reservation in South Dakota and the Turtle Mountain
Reservation in Belcourt, North Dakota. For details, see:
<http://FreePeltierNow.blogspot.com/2009/11/2009-leonard-peltier-holiday-gift-drive.html>.
* Special Appeal on Behalf of a Long-Time Peltier Supporter *
On Thursday, November 19th, civil rights attorney Lynne Stewart
was ordered by Judge John G. Koeltl to turn herself in to begin
serving a 28-month prison sentence for her 2006 conviction. A victim
of post-9/11 hysteria akin to McCarthyism, while representing a
client to the best of her ability, Lynne was accused of conspiracy
and providing material support to terrorists. This 70-year-old
woman has devoted her life to the poor and underprivileged
and has fought tirelessly for justice. Today, Lynne Stewart
is fighting not only for her freedom, but for any American's
freedom. We urge everyone to sign the petition on Lynne's behalf
at <http://www.petitiononline.com/091127ls/petition.html>.
* Upcoming Events *
03 Dec. NYC: COINTELPRO Then and Now. Commemorating the 40th
anniversary of the murder of Fred Hampton and the release of "The
Assassination of Fred Hampton: How the FBI and the Chicago Police
Murdered a Black Panther" by Jeffrey Haas.
<http://FreePeltierNow.blogspot.com/2009/11/cointelpro-then-and-now-40-years-since.html>
04 Dec. SF: Fred Hampton Commemorative Film Festival
<http://FreePeltierNow.blogspot.com/2009/11/fred-hampton-commemorative-film.html>
07 Dec. NYC: Screening and Book Signing. The Assassination of Fred Hampton:
How the FBI and the Chicago Police Murdered a Black Panther. Speakers:
Jeffrey Haas, Michael Steven Smith, Cleo Silvers
<http://FreePeltierNow.blogspot.com/2009/11/assassination-of-fred-hampton-book.html>
08 Dec. NYC: Protest Re-Sentencing of the Cuban 5
<http://FreePeltierNow.blogspot.com/2009/11/protest-day-of-re-sentencing-of-cuban-5.html>
13 Dec. NYC: Celebrate International Human Rights Day with NYC Jericho and
Friends at the 6th International Day in Solidarity with Political Prisoners
and POWs.
<http://FreePeltierNow.blogspot.com/2009/11/celebrate-international-human-rights.html>
13 Dec. NYC: Art Benefit Show and Auction for Daniel McGowan.
<http://FreePeltierNow.blogspot.com/2009/11/art-benefit-show-and-auction-for-daniel_29.html>
17 Dec. Los Angeles. Bringing the Circle Together Native American
Film Series showing of "Warrior: The Life of Leonard Peltier"
with speaker: Ben Carnes.
<http://FreePeltierNow.blogspot.com/2009/11/la-free-screening-of-warrior-life-of.html>
* Xtra *
Video of the 40th Day of Mourning in Plymouth, MA. Includes Peltier's
statement.
<http://FreePeltierNow.blogspot.com/2009/11/video-40th-day-of-mourning-26-nov-2009.html>
Audio of the Sunrise Ceremony and the celebration for the 40th
anniversary of the occupation of Alcatraz.
<http://FreePeltierNow.blogspot.com/2009/11/sunrise-ceremony-at-alcatraz-audio-26.html>
*'``'*:-.,_,.-:*'``'*:-.,_,.-:*'``'*:-.,_,.-:*'``'*
"Never cease in the fight for peace, justice, and equality for all
people. Be persistent in all that you do and don't allow anyone to
sway you from your conscience."--Leonard Peltier
*'``'*:-.,_,.-:*'``'*:-.,_,.-:*'``'*:-.,_,.-:*'``'*
Time to set him free... Because it is the RIGHT thing to do.
Friends of Peltier
http://www.FreePeltierNow.org
NOTE: Please delete text from this point down before forwarding our announcements along to friends and family.
"Hope only brings the possibility of freedom. Creator works through
each of us to make miracles happen and, so, we must always do our
part. Be a living prayer... connected to sky and earth and all our
relations... possessed with courage, generosity, humility, endurance,
and wisdom. Vigorously pursue freedom in this way, every day and
in every generation. Creator will bless your actions."--Anonymous
*'``'*:-.,_,.-:*'``'*:-.,_,.-:*'``'*:-.,_,.-:*'``'
* Campaign for Executive Review *
Friends, there is more than one path to freedom for Leonard Peltier.
Tell Attorney General Eric Holder you expect him to conduct an
Executive Review of the Peltier case. For information on the Zoom
In campaign, visit <http://www.FreePeltierNow.org/zoom1.htm> and
keep those flyers coming. All flyers will be sent to AG Holder
on or around 06 February 2010, the 34th anniversary of Leonard
Peltier's arrest.
Also take this opportunity to educate others in your community
about the case and encourage others' participation in Peltier's
freedom campaign: <http://www.FreePeltierNow.org/zoom3.htm>.
If you have questions or need any assistance with campaign materials,
please don't hesitate to contact <zoom@whoisleonardpeltier.info>.
Campaign coordinators are standing by to assist you and will even
prepare your campaign flyer for you if you're experiencing technical
difficulties.
* End of Year Donations *
Times are tough, but no less so for grassroots organizations
like the Leonard Peltier Defense Offense Committee. If you can
spare $1, $5, $10 or even $25 to help keep Leonard's hopes for
freedom alive, please donate now. Send checks or money orders
made payable to "LPDOC" to LP-DOC, PO Box 7488, Fargo, ND 58106.
Or donate securely online by visiting the Committee's Web site
at <http://www.whoisleonardpeltier.info>. The Committee is PayPal
certified.
* Peltier Holiday Gift Drive *
Again this year, Leonard Peltier is organizing a
holiday gift drive for the children of Pine Ridge
Reservation in South Dakota and the Turtle Mountain
Reservation in Belcourt, North Dakota. For details, see:
<http://FreePeltierNow.blogspot.com/2009/11/2009-leonard-peltier-holiday-gift-drive.html>.
* Special Appeal on Behalf of a Long-Time Peltier Supporter *
On Thursday, November 19th, civil rights attorney Lynne Stewart
was ordered by Judge John G. Koeltl to turn herself in to begin
serving a 28-month prison sentence for her 2006 conviction. A victim
of post-9/11 hysteria akin to McCarthyism, while representing a
client to the best of her ability, Lynne was accused of conspiracy
and providing material support to terrorists. This 70-year-old
woman has devoted her life to the poor and underprivileged
and has fought tirelessly for justice. Today, Lynne Stewart
is fighting not only for her freedom, but for any American's
freedom. We urge everyone to sign the petition on Lynne's behalf
at <http://www.petitiononline.com/091127ls/petition.html>.
* Upcoming Events *
03 Dec. NYC: COINTELPRO Then and Now. Commemorating the 40th
anniversary of the murder of Fred Hampton and the release of "The
Assassination of Fred Hampton: How the FBI and the Chicago Police
Murdered a Black Panther" by Jeffrey Haas.
<http://FreePeltierNow.blogspot.com/2009/11/cointelpro-then-and-now-40-years-since.html>
04 Dec. SF: Fred Hampton Commemorative Film Festival
<http://FreePeltierNow.blogspot.com/2009/11/fred-hampton-commemorative-film.html>
07 Dec. NYC: Screening and Book Signing. The Assassination of Fred Hampton:
How the FBI and the Chicago Police Murdered a Black Panther. Speakers:
Jeffrey Haas, Michael Steven Smith, Cleo Silvers
<http://FreePeltierNow.blogspot.com/2009/11/assassination-of-fred-hampton-book.html>
08 Dec. NYC: Protest Re-Sentencing of the Cuban 5
<http://FreePeltierNow.blogspot.com/2009/11/protest-day-of-re-sentencing-of-cuban-5.html>
13 Dec. NYC: Celebrate International Human Rights Day with NYC Jericho and
Friends at the 6th International Day in Solidarity with Political Prisoners
and POWs.
<http://FreePeltierNow.blogspot.com/2009/11/celebrate-international-human-rights.html>
13 Dec. NYC: Art Benefit Show and Auction for Daniel McGowan.
<http://FreePeltierNow.blogspot.com/2009/11/art-benefit-show-and-auction-for-daniel_29.html>
17 Dec. Los Angeles. Bringing the Circle Together Native American
Film Series showing of "Warrior: The Life of Leonard Peltier"
with speaker: Ben Carnes.
<http://FreePeltierNow.blogspot.com/2009/11/la-free-screening-of-warrior-life-of.html>
* Xtra *
Video of the 40th Day of Mourning in Plymouth, MA. Includes Peltier's
statement.
<http://FreePeltierNow.blogspot.com/2009/11/video-40th-day-of-mourning-26-nov-2009.html>
Audio of the Sunrise Ceremony and the celebration for the 40th
anniversary of the occupation of Alcatraz.
<http://FreePeltierNow.blogspot.com/2009/11/sunrise-ceremony-at-alcatraz-audio-26.html>
*'``'*:-.,_,.-:*'``'*:-.,_,.-:*'``'*:-.,_,.-:*'``'*
"Never cease in the fight for peace, justice, and equality for all
people. Be persistent in all that you do and don't allow anyone to
sway you from your conscience."--Leonard Peltier
*'``'*:-.,_,.-:*'``'*:-.,_,.-:*'``'*:-.,_,.-:*'``'*
Time to set him free... Because it is the RIGHT thing to do.
Friends of Peltier
http://www.FreePeltierNow.org
NOTE: Please delete text from this point down before forwarding our announcements along to friends and family.
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