message from Leonard Peltier (re:Pine Ridge situation)

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Subject: Message from Leonard Peltier Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 18:35:16 -0600

Message from Leonard Peltier:

Dear friends,

The LPDC received a phone call from Rosalyn Jumping Bull yesterday. She is involved in the "take over" of the tribal office on Pine Ridge. She says that this move was lead, for the most part, by elders and they are totally unarmed. She explained that the FEMA trailers which replaced the demolished homes of the recent tornado vicims have very thin walls and are difficult to heat. As most of you know, winters on Pine Ridge are harsh, especially when people are not prepared. She said that they had been asking the council for help, but they refused. They said they had no funds. They want to know where the federal and casino monies are going and they want adequate living conditions to be provided to the people. I am asking you to support them in whatever way they request. They are planning to stay in the building until an audit of the tribal funds is obtained. I am disapointed that things have not changed much at Pine Ridge since I have been in prison.

I am told that they need non parishable food, phone cards, bottled water, blankets, and cigarettes to be sent to them. If you can help, please send support items to Rosalyn Jumping Bull:

Box 207 Oglala, SD 57764

I would also like to thank everyone at this time who donated gifts for the Pine Ridge Holiday Drive. Geraldine Janis and Rosalyn Jumping Bull wrote to tell me that they received many very nice gifts which made a lot of children happy and they appreciate your support. So, thank you my friends for your solidarity and cooperation.

In the Spirit of Crazy Horse,

Leonard Peltier (dictated by phone) Call the White House Comments Line Today Demand Justice for Leonard Peltier! 202-456-1111

Leonard Peltier Defense Committee PO Box 583 Lawrence, KS 66044 785-842-5774 www.freepeltier.org

-- formerly (formerly@nowhere.zzz), January 25, 2000

Answers

I assume that "non parishable" foods are foods that vicars are not allowed to eat......

-- Craig (craig@ccinet.ab.ca), January 25, 2000.

Cigarettes? Isn't that for AFTER they are arrested?

-- jeremiah (braponspdetroit@hotmail.com), January 25, 2000.

I wouldn't support my own cigarette habit, let alone someone elses. Time to quit?

-- cin (cinlooo@aol.com), January 25, 2000.

I lost both parents to lung cancer so I know first hand what impact it can have on people. We all need to quit smoking and the tribes around this country need to quit the business of selling them. Operating addictive gambling casinos is another we could do without. It's destructive to the core family. I'll shut up now!

-- John Thomas (cjseed@webtv.net), January 25, 2000.

John "deepasaspoon" Thomas has shared his views on Native Americans once more. I, for one, am quivering with excitement at the thought that he shall keep his word when he announces that he shall indeed "shut up now".

One small step for John, one giant leap for the rest of us.

-- Will continue (farming@home.com), January 25, 2000.



I had to come back to thank 'formerly' for posting this message from Peltier. I'm deeply saddened for the position this man has been forced to endure. The Clinton administration chooses to free people based upon political gains and ignores those who have legal justification for release.

The recent responses from my forum family in respect to the current strife and admirable stand being taken by those in Pine Ridge have been both appalling and disappointing. There were many among us who lept into action at the thought of a potential firefight. Once it had been established that sources were incorrect and the only action in place was peaceful........these people and their cause were dropped like hot potatoes. We have now resorted to petty comments, tasteless jokes and Tribal bashing.

'Clueless' doesn't EVEN describe it..........and if you know me at all, you will be grateful that I choose NOT to tell you how I really feel.

-- Will continue (farming@home.com), January 26, 2000.


Why don"t you tell how you really feel. I don't feel bad about telling my feelings on the subject. I live on the reservation. My farm is on the reservation. I have many Indian friends and have lived next to them for years. I just feel that they need to realize that we are all Native Americans that are born in this country. They debate the subject with me and we respectfully accept each others views.

-- John Thomas (cjseed@webtv.net), January 26, 2000.

And yes I do take one small step at a time. You go ahead a take a giant leap by yourself. The rest of them might want to make up their own mind on how they move about. Make sure that leap you want to take calls for a soft landing and you've got your gear down and locked. It might prove to be a humbling experience. Farmer you say! Been around them all my life and you aren't among them.

-- John Thomas (cjseed@webtv.net), January 26, 2000.

John Thomas.

You're giving us trivia.

I would recommend that you now keep your promise to shut up; then we can get back to the real issues.

-- Rick (rick7@postmark.net), January 26, 2000.


now now John will continue is mighty proud of her 10 acre spread she bought with tip money from doing hair!

-- wills a jack-ass (spade@isa.spade), January 26, 2000.


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