FYI: Sun Dance Chief Seeks Meeting with President Obama

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From: "contact@whoisleonardpeltier.info" <contact@whoisleonardpeltier.info>
To: Peta-de-Aztlan <peter.lopez51@yahoo.com>
Sent: Friday, August 28, 2009 5:00:46 PM
Subject: Sun Dance Chief Seeks Meeting with President Obama

Leonard Peltier Defense Offense Committee

Leonard Peltier Defense Offense Committee July 14, 2009 "Sun Dance Chief Fasts at White House For Leonard Peltier: seeks meeting with President Obama "Sun Dance Chief Fasts at White House For Leonard Peltier: seeks meeting with President Obama" As a result of Peltier's recent parole denial, Ben Carnes, Choctaw Nation, and a Sun Dance Chief, states he will go to Washington, D.C. to stand and fast in front of the White House between September 5th – 12th, in hopes of securing a meeting with President Obama. Earlier this year, the LP-DOC sent a letter to President Obama to discuss the case of Leonard Peltier, but the reply from the White House declined to invite members of the committee for a meeting. Leonard Peltier has been an international cause celeb based upon critical questions surrounding his conviction in 1977 in the deaths of two FBI agents. Amnesty International has designated Peltier as a political prisoner and a U.S. prosecutor has admitted in court during an appeal hearing that he did not know who killed the agents and cannot prove who did. A federal judge who heard this statement was unable to afford any relief wrote a letter to Sen. Inouye to ask the president to grant clemency. Carnes is a recipient of the 1987 Oklahoma Human Rights Award for his stand against forced hair cutting of Native prisoners. He has been asked to speak before congressional committees and has served with numerous human rights, interfaith and Native organizations. He has worked tirelessly on behalf of Peltier for over 28 years, and first became a national spokesperson in 1991. He is also national support group coordinator and advisory board member for the Leonard Peltier Defense Offense Committee. "The basis of Peltier's denial by the parole commission is one of hypocrisy. It is also beyond belief that the chair of the US Parole Commission, Issac Fullwood, who is lectures on ethics in law enforcement, would turn a blind eye to the FBI's abuse of the investigative process. And Ms. Patricia Cushwa, commission member, and Chair of the Maryland parole commission recently supported a pardon for a man who had been executed, because there were questions about the case." said Carnes. He said that there are questions about Peltier case that remains unanswered, and with this denial, the parole commission have made Peltiers life sentence a sentence of death as he won't be eligible for parole for 15 years when he is 79 years old. Peltier will observe his next birthday on September 12 when he will turn 65. He has already served 33 years in prison. Supporters are calling for a world wide 24 vigils on September 11th – 12th to begin at 8:45 AM We call upon all supporters to organize solidarity events and actions in conjunction with Ben's solitary prayer fast in DC on September 12th. If you can begin a 24 hour vigil on September 11 beginning at 8:45 AM and set up some means of a public address for the 12th to broadcast a live statement from Ben as he concludes his fast. This could very well be an important time in the history of the struggle to bring justice to free Peltier, and in the federal government's relations' with the Native people of this land. Everyone is asked to work locally, we know not everyone can be in DC at that time, but your work in your area is vitally important. "The president has made some promises to the First Nations people during his campaign," Carnes said, "and since the election we have been saying it starts with Leonard Peltier. He needs to prove to us he means this! Otherwise, it is just another in a long running series of broken promises, treaties and broken lives. We will not accept this anymore!" Leonard Peltier has long reached International celebrity status, based upon critical questions surrounding his conviction in 1977 in the deaths of two FBI agents. He was nominated for the Nobel Prize for the 6th time, and has had the support of world political/spiritual leaders from around the world, including 55 members of Congress who has joined in the call for justice. For more information, go to www.whoisleonardpeltier.info, the official website of the LP-DOC. Information for contribution can be made through this site to help the committee and the action taking place in Washington, DC. You can also order litho's of Peltier's art or other products to help support the cause of Leonard Peltier. This is not the time to be quiet, it is time to act – and right now. CONTACT THE WHITE HOUSE: http://www.whitehouse.gov/ contact/ Contact President Obama via EMAIL The website is not the only way to reach the president. You can also call or write to the President : The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500 Comments: 202-456-1111 Switchboard: 202-456-1414 FAX: 202-456-2461 Comments: 202-456-6213 Tune in Every Sunday Night with Wanbli TUNE IN EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT WITH WANBLI at 7:00 p.m. EST www.TheRealPublicRadio.net CALL IN TO TALK 712-432-8773, PIN 179441 Continue Calling White House CALL THE WHITE HOUSE ~ 202-456-1111 ~ ASK PRESIDENT OBAMA TO FREE LEONARD PELTIER. Buy a Piece of History There are 25 paintings available, which vary in price and size. All of his paintings are original native expressions of portraits of his visions. Leonards oil paintings are collected by various people, including well known names, such as Chelsea Clinton, Oliver Stone, Val Kilmer, Jane Fonda and so many more admirers. His work will be enjoyed for centuries to come and we encourage everyone to purchase an original painting or a lithograph of Leonards work. This is a critical time for Leonard and for the LPDOC. With the parole hearing coming up, and the Lawyers working on Leonards case. We need to do everything in our power to see that Leonard is released. With this work in progress we also need funds to continue. The Spirit Room in Fargo displays Leonards work Leonards original artwork is being displayed at the Spirit Room at 111 Broadway, Fargo North Dakota. Please take the time to take a look at the artwork, all his paintings are also displayed on LPDOC website.

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