[CIMC-work] Proposal: A call for a unified IMC response to Zionist solicitations

Thu Jun 24 12:24:29 PDT 2004

ChrisGeovanis at aol.com wrote:
>I agree with Chris K.'s efforts. Chris, do you have the proposal yet? We 
>should all take a look at it, consense on next steps and get it off.
>
>christine
>
>In a message dated 6/22/2004 7:50:03 PM Central Standard Time, 
>ckaihatsu at myrealbox.com writes:
>CIMC,
>
>I am calling for a CIMC-wide resolution to be submitted to IMC-Process
>that calls for an IMC-network-wide policy of responding to
>Zionist-oriented solicitations with a request for discontinuation of
>such solicitations.
>
>In recent months I have responded to a similar solicitation on the
>IMC-Editorial list on my own volition, to success, until now, with the
>receipt of the one below.
>
>I am asking for consensus on this resolution, to be submitted to the
>IMC-Process list as a proposal for IMC-network-wide agreement.
>
>
>Chris Kaihatsu, volunteer
>Chicago Independent Media Center
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Chicago IMC,

The following is a process checklist for the proposal which follows,
which is followed by referenced messages in the lists.indymedia.org
archive.

[  ]  one-week timetable for CIMC discussion, alternate proposals,
and/or agreement
[  ]  CIMC consensus 
[  ]  translations 
[  ]  post to IMC-Process for network-wide consideration and possible
consensus

=== BEGINNING OF PROPOSAL

Proposal: A call for a unified Independent Media Center response to
Zionist solicitations

- Given that the State of Israel has been killing Palestinians, forcibly
expelling them, and subjecting remaining Palestinians to military rule
(see: www.ifamericansknew.org),

[  ]  I propose that any submissions to IMC websites or lists in the
interests of the State of Israel, or for Israel-oriented purposes,
should be judged to be Zionist, and should be responded to as such.

- Reference #1 shows the Jewish National Fund's non-compliance with the
personal request made of them in reference #2.

- Reference #3 shows the principle of non-discrimination in the
Independent Media Center's Principles of Unity. Should any local IMC
collective and/or any IMC participant put up with any solicitation or
submission from any person or entity that tolerates or encourages the
racism and killings perpetrated by the State of Israel? I say that we
should not.

- Reference #4 explains that while Indymedia sites are open-publishing,
they are subject to filtering by editorial policies which leave the
filtering visible to the public. 

[  ]  Zionist-oriented posts, once judged as such by an IMC collective,
should be hidden.

Thank you in advance for your consideration of this proposal.

Chris Kaihatsu, volunteer
Chicago Independent Media Center

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=== REFERENCE #1

>[IMC-Editorial] Trees for nearly 50% off
>http://lists.indymedia.org/pipermail/imc-editorial/2004-June/008813.html
>
>Dear
>Friend,
>
>I am pleased to update you on Jewish National Fund's activities in
>Israel and the U.S. You can now visit the homepage on JNF's website to
>get the the most up-to-date news on Israel on our news ticker. I hope
>you enjoy this month's B'Yachad (Together) e-newsletter.
> http://www.jnf.org/site/R?i=cpf_Pj4YGdEwZEjvEDSKzw..
[...]

=== END OF REFERENCE #1

=== REFERENCE #2

>[IMC-Editorial] JNF Hosts Mayor Ives for Tree Planting
>http://lists.indymedia.org/pipermail/imc-editorial/2004-May/008727.html
>
>Sarina Roffé,
>
>Please do not make a practice of posting your press releases to this,
>the IMC Editorial list.
>
>
>Chris Kaihatsu
>(Chicago IMC)
>(speaking only for myself)
>
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>World urged to halt crimes by Israel
>www.gulf-daily-news.com/Articles.asp?Article=81556&Sn=WORL
>www.whatreallyhappened.com/
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>Jewish National Fund wrote:
>>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
>>
>>Contact:
>>Sarina Roffé
>>JNF Director of Communications
>>212.879.9305 ext 221
>>sroffe at jnf.org
>>
>>
>>JNF HOSTS MAYOR IVES FOR TREE PLANTING AND PRIVATE TOUR
>>
>>May 14, 2004 - Jerusalem - The Hon. Rosemary Ives, Mayor of Redmond,
>>WA, planted a tree in the Kennedy Memorial Forest in the Jerusalem
>>Hills today, before proceeding on a private tour of JNF projects
>>including American Independence Park.
>>
>>Her first trip to Israel, Mayor Ives is a supporter of the 103
>>year-old Jewish National Fund and its work in the Holyland. When Ted
>>Moccia, her father, died in 1958, friends planted trees in Israel in
>>his memory.
>>
>>JNF's Kennedy Memorial is near the neighborhood of Kiryat Menahem, It
>>has 51 pillars one for each state and the District of Columbia. Inside
>>the building is a bronze bust of the late John F. Kennedy, facing an
>>eternal flame, similar to the one in Arlington National Cemetery. Each
>>pillar bears the coat of arms of the state it represents and the 50
>>windows gaze on the scenery of the Jerusalem Hill and slopes covered
>>with more than four million trees planted by Jewish National Fund.
>>
>>-----
>>
>>Two photos were included in the HTML version of this press release email.
>>If you would like a copy, please email and we will send you a copy.  The
>>captions for the photos are below.
>>
>>Photo Caption 1: The Conference of Mayors plants trees in the Kennedy
>>Memorial Forest. L to R: Andy Michelson, JNF American Department,
>>Jerusalem;  Mayor David Wallace, Sugar Land, TX; Mayor Jane Campbell,
>>Cleveland, OH; Mayor Christine Madrid, Azusa, CA (In Front); Mayor
>>James Garner, Hempstead, NY and President of the U.S. Conference of
>>Mayors, Mayor Sheila Young, San Leandro, CA; Joseph A. Griffo,  Oneida
>>County Executive, NY; Mayor Rosemarie Ives, Redmond, WA; Mayor Charles
>>Tooley, Billings, Montana; and Menachem Lebovitch,  KKL-JNF World Vice
>>Chairman, Jerusalem.
>>
>>Photo Caption 2: Mayor Ives plants tree in Mayor's Grove, outside of
>>Jerusalem on her first trip to Israel.
>>
>>###
>>
>>Jewish National Fund is a non-profit organization founded in 1901 to
>>serve as caretaker of the land of Israel, on behalf of its
>>owners--Jewish people everywhere.  During the first half of the 20th
>>century, JNF set out to achieve its goal by purchasing the land that
>>would become the State of Israel.  Following the successful
>>establishment of the state in 1948, the organization has evolved to
>>meet Israel's most pressing needs, including the current security
>>crisis, ongoing water shortage and other environmental challenges. 
>>Over the past century, the organization has planted over 240 million
>>trees, built over 150 reservoirs and dams, developed over 250,000
>>acres of land, created more than 450 parks and educated students
>>around the world about Israel and the environment.  For more
>>information on JNF or to plant trees in Israel, call 1-800-542-TREE
>>(8733) or visit www.jnf.org.  To contact your local office, please
>>call 888-JNF-0099 or visit www.jnf.org.
>>
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=== END OF REFERENCE #2

=== REFERENCE #3

>PRINCIPLES OF UNITY
>http://docs.indymedia.org/view/Global/PrinciplesOfUnity
>
>10. All IMC's shall be committed to the principle of human equality,
>and shall not discriminate, including discrimination based upon race,
>gender, age, class or sexual orientation. Recognizing the vast
>cultural traditions within the network, we are committed to building
>[diversity] within our localities.

=== END OF REFERENCE #3

=== REFERENCE #4

>INDYMEDIA "OPEN PUBLISHING" *PROPOSAL*
>http://lists.indymedia.org/mailman/public/imc-communication/2001-April/000874.html
>
>Open publishing means that the process of creating news is transparent to
>the readers.  They can contribute a story and see it instantly appear in the
>pool of stories publicly available. Those stories are filtered as little as
>possible to help the readers find the stories they want. Readers can see
>editorial decisions being made by others. They can see how to get involved
>and help make editorial decisions. >>> If they can think of a better way for
>the software to help shape editorial decisions, <<<they can copy the
>software because it is free and change it and start their own site. If they
>want to redistribute the news, they can, preferably on an open publishing
>site.

=== END OF REFERENCE #4

=== END OF PROPOSAL