clemency for leonard peltier

Demand Clemency for AIM political prisoner, Leonard Peltier!

(message from the Leonard Peltier Defense Committee)


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Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2000 16:45:49 -0600
From: Dan Grzeca <artisan@theramp.net>

> EXTREMELY URGENT ACTION
> Call the White House for Leonard Peltier: 202-456-1111
> Dear Friends:
> We have some very exciting news for everyone ! President Clinton has
> publicly confirmed that Leonard's clemency petition has reached his office,
> and that it will be decided one way or the other in the very near future.
> Quite possibly, a decision could be made over the Thanksgiving holiday! It
> looks like critical decisions are being made in the White House RIGHT NOW.
> Congratulations to everyone who has worked so hard the last many years for
> Leonard. You have brought this case right up to Clinton's desk. But now we
> must work harder than ever for the next few weeks. We are down to the wire
> and this is literally a matter of life and death. It looks like Bush will
> be the new President, and you know what that means for clemency for Leonard.
> It is now or never for telling the White House how we feel about the case.
> We are asking people to call every single day to the White House, starting
> now, and up through December 1. (We will send out new information
> then).While it is possible that a positive decision might take longer, we
> must make very sure that Leonard's case is not dropped from the list in the
> early stages.
> The FBI camp has initiated their own phone campaign to the White House
> protesting clemency. WE MUST DROWN THEM OUT. Leonard's support across
> country is huge, but we must now make ourselves heard, more than ever.
>  
>
> PLEASE CALL THE WHITE HOUSE COMMENTS LINE EVERY DAY THROUGH DECEMBER FIRST!
> TRY TO ORGANIZE AS MANY FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS AS POSSIBLE TO MAKE THE
> CALLS WITH YOU!
>  
> To reach the White House Comments Line just call 202-456-1111. You will get
> a recording, but you can skip it by dialing "0" for the live people. What
> counts is that hundreds of calls come in every single day. Clinton needs to
> know he has our full support for Leonard's release.
> You may get an operator who seems very interested in talking, or someone
> who does not want to talk at all and doesn't care. This doesn't matter at
> all either. Whoever answers your call, they must tally the total at the end
> of the day and send the numbers upstairs to Mr. Clinton.
> Keep the message courteous and straightforward.
> Here is a sample :
> 1. Identify yourself and your state, and any nation you belong to..any job
> title if you wish.
> 2. Explain that you want Clinton to immediately and unconditionally release
> Mr.Peltier.
> 3. Explain that Mr.Peltier never got a fair trial because the FBI coerced
> witnesses and concealed the ballistics test reflecting his innocence.
> 4. Mr.Peltier especially deserves clemency because of his incredible record
> of good deeds behind bars.like sponsoring a Native scholarship program,
> adopting children in Central America, supporting battered women's centers
> and substance abuse programs, and sponsoring an annual Christmas clothing
> and toys drive for the children of Pine Ridge.
> 5. Time is running out to resolve this national tragedy, because Peltier
> now suffers from diabetes, a heart condition and high blood pressure.
> 6. Releasing Mr.Peltier will be an important first step in national
> reconciliation between the United States government and the Native American
> people of this country.
> If you wish to write as well as call, the White House fax number is
202-456-2461
> COUNTDOWN TO CLEMENCY:
> FINAL PHASE : IT'S NOW OR NEVER
> -----LPDC
>  
> Call the White House Comments Line Today
> Demand Justice for Leonard Peltier! 202-456-1111
> Be in New York City December 10th
> Peltier Walk For Freedom!