Letters to the Editor, October 31, 2005

About Author By Terry Thurber

I read your on-line news each day. I would want to tell you that I enjoy the perspective you provide me as a reader. I'd especially appreciate it if you would advise "Terry Thurber" that the "Dear Abby" columns are just great.

Keep Smilin' and don't let 'yer mouse byte yuh!

Dot Calm

Guantanamo and Global Warming

Since early 2002, the men held at Guantánamo Bay have waged desperate and at times life-threatening hunger strikes to protest their detention without trial and the conditions under which they have been kept. The current hunger strike, which began in August 2005, has involved the participation of over half of the estimated 540 prisoners still there. Many are now prepared to die if they do not receive a fair hearing or humane treatment. Please join the Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR) in a Fast for Justice on November 1, 2005 to show your solidarity with those being kept out of the public eye and to raise awareness for their plight. For more information go to: http://www.demaction.org/dia/organizations/ccr/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=1341.

During the month of Ramadan (early October - early November), Muslims around the world fast from sunrise to sunset. CCR is asking people of good conscience, regardless of your background or affiliation, to join in the fast on November 1, 2005 and attend the vigil in front of the Department of Justice in Washington D.C. at 12 pm, to protest the dire plight of the men illegally imprisoned at Guantánamo Bay and call on the Administration and Congress to deal clearly and honorably with the issues at Guantánamo. Make your voice heard by demanding that the Department of Defense take the following steps to bring torture, abuse and inhumane treatment to an end at Guantánamo:

* give the detainees a fair hearing and immediately release those who have committed no crime * provide adequate food, water, shelter, medical treatment and the observance of religious practices; * provide to families & legal counsel timely reports on the health status of detainees, especially those participating in the hunger strike; * provide independent investigators (domestic and international) access to all detainees.

Please join us in the fast and vigil on November 1st and show your support for this effort by wearing your "I'm Hungry for Justice" sticker on that day (check our website in the coming week to download the image and print it out).

Sincerely,

Edget Betru

CCR Guantánamo Global Justice Initiative Organizer 212-614-6477 ebetru@ccr-ny.org

Britain is not a democracy. The correct word to use for it is hypocrisy.

Freemasonry rules the UK. Freemasonry has always been an enemy of Islam since the time that they were named the Nights Templars. Little wonder why Queen Elizabeth II would not at least apologise to the people of Iraq for the UK illegal war on their country. Queen Elizabeth II is Patron Head of all UK Freemasonry. The Duke of Kent, her cousin, is Grand Master of UK Freemasonry. The Prince of Wales has also become a Freemason like his father the Duke of Edinburgh.

Up until two and a half years ago I was extensively posting news that I received from Palestine Chronicle.com. Then Northumbria Police attempted to murder me by shooting and then by attempting to impale me on a sword that had previously decorated a room in my home. My home was then stolen along with most of my personal possessions and other land that I owned. I had also come face to face with a corrupt UK under Tony Blair and was giving that publicity over the Internet. I had previously been a Town Councillor under UK New Labour. I had lived close to Blair and then realized just how corrupt that party was and clearly still is.

I wish you all of the luck that you can possibly have. The UK press is being subjected to censorship and the truth about our corrupt Monarchy and the establishment under her is never being made known to the UK public. Your websites are like a breath of fresh air to a world of evil being ruled over by the Devils advocates Mr. Bush and Blair.

Very Best wishes to you all.

Maurice Kellett

http://www.mason-rule.bizhosting.com

http://topcrime.250Free.com

International Action Center: calendar, Oct. 27-Nov. 6

Friends,

The calendar contains information about events marking the life and legacy of Rosa Parks who died this past Monday in Detroit at the age of 92. There are sure to be other programs in the coming weeks.

We urge your support and help in planning the Dec. 1-3 events here in Atlanta to commemorate through action the 50th anniversary of Ms. Parks' arrest for violating Jim Crow laws on public buses in the city of Montgomery. Her courageous action led to the historic Montgomery Bus Boycott when for more than a year, the Black community did not ride the segregated city buses. This grassroots movement launched the mass civil rights struggle that changed US society.

Our next meeting is Sunday, Nov. 6 at 5pm at the International Action Center office, 1083 Austin Ave. NE (corner of Euclid and Austin), Rm. 203.

Please join us.

Calendar:

Thursday, Oct. 27, 5-6pm, weekly anti-war protest, CNN, on Olympic Centennial Park Dr. near Marietta.(downtown). This activity focuses on the role of the media in promoting the war.

Help bring anti-war visibility to commuters, workers and visitors. Bring signs, banners.

Distribute flyers.

Sponsored by International Action Center and Ga. Peace and Justice Coalition.

For more information, e-mail azitamarcus@earthlink.net

Thursday, Oct. 27, 6pm, Memorial to Rosa Parks, Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church,

407 Auburn Ave (corner of Auburn and Jackson, next to King gravesite).

Sponsored by Cobb Citizens for Peace.

Friday, Oct. 28, 5-6pm, weekly anti-war protest, 5 Points downtown.

For more information, e-mail azitamarcus@earthlink.net

Friday, Oct. 28, 4:30-5:30 and 7:30-8:30 (2 shifts)
“Leave My Child Alone Campaign” In front of the Grady Stadium – corner of 10th Street and Monroe Drive.

Help support the counter-recruitment campaign to let high school students and their parents know they can opt out of having their personal information sent to military recruiters.

For more information, visit the GA LMCA Campaign website at http://campaignwindow.com/galmca

Friday, Oct. 28-Saturday, Oct. 29, Global Women's and Human Rights Conference, Spelman College.

Sponsored by Feminist Majority Foundation.

Oct. 28, 5-7pm, forum, "Never Go Back Back."

For complete listing of workshops and speakers, go to www.centerforcivicparticpation.org or www.feministcampus.org/globalconference

Saturday, Oct. 28, 12:00-1pm, anti-war protest, Dekalb Farmers Market, 3000 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Decatur.

Help bring anti-war visibility to Atlanta's diverse communities.
Gather on sidewalks near the entrance to the parking lot.

For more information, e-mail azitamarcus@earthlink.net

Saturday, Oct. 29,4-6pm. Women of Color Speak Out and Informational Fair, Dunbar Community Center, 477 Windsor St.

Sponsored by Women of Color Leadership Program and Sister Song Collective.

For more information, call 404.875.6338.

Saturday, Oct. 29-Sunday, Oct. 30, (Montgomery, AL), Rosa Parks' body lies in state, St. Paul AME Church.

(Contact Dianne at atlantaiac@aol.com if you would be interested in going to Montgomery on Saturday).

Sunday, Oct. 30, 5pm, IAC weekly meeting, Little 5 Points Community Center, 1083 Austin Ave. NE (corner of Euclid and Austin), Rm. 203.

Parking is available behind the building. Please use the rear entrance.

Agenda items include: planning for Dec.1-3 "Shut the War Down" activities; support for Nov. 1 Homeless march, Nov. 2 "World Can't Wait"rally, Nov. 19-20 SOA demonstration at Ft. Benning.

All are welcome to help plan and mobilize for these and other actions.

Tuesday, Nov. 1, (Detroit, MI), Rosa Parks' body lies in state, Museum of African American History, 6am-midnight.

Tuesday, Nov. 1, 17th ANNUAL HOMELESS MEMORIAL DAY, celebrating the lives of homeless people who died this past year and mourning their deaths -- committing to ending homelessness.

JOIN US for these events:

   10:00 Gathering at Peachtree Pine, 477 Peachtree Street
   11:00 March to City Hall, with crosses and casket
12:00 Laying of Crosses, Litany and Rally at City Hall, lunch for everyone

5:30   Dinner for homeless people at Cathedral of St. Philip, 2744 Peachtree Rd.
   7:00   Requiem Service for Homeless People Who Died in Atlanta this Past Year,

Derrick Boazman, former City Councilman, Preacher

Please call 404-230-5007 for information.

Sponsored by TASK FORCE FOR THE HOMELESS

Wednesday, Nov. 2, (Detroit, MI), 11am, funeral service for Rosa Parks, Greater Grace Temple.

Wednesday, Nov. 2, 1pm, "The World Can't Wait! Drive Out the Bush Regime! Rally, Woodruff Park, Peachtree and Edgewood.

In conjunction with nationally-coordinated protests, walk-outs and rallies in cities across the US.

For more information, e-mail worldcantwaitatl@yahoo.com

Thursday, Nov. 3, 5-6pm, weekly anti-war protest, CNN, on Olympic Centennial Park Dr. near Marietta.(downtown). This activity focuses on the role of the media in promoting the war.

Help bring anti-war visibility to commuters, workers and visitors. Bring signs, banners.

Distribute flyers.

Sponsored by International Action Center and Ga. Peace and Justice Coalition.

For more information, e-mail azitamarcus@earthlink.net

Friday, Nov. 4, noon-1pm, weekly Stand for Peace, Colony Square, 14th and Peachtree.

Help bring anti-war visibility to midtown.

Bring signs and banners. Help distribute flyers.