[IMC-Editorial] Spread the word...TWO new videos on www.ohmsmedia.org
Satya
satya at riseup.net
Sat Mar 29 00:00:53 PST 2003
Hey,
are you for or against the war--undecided or sick of hearing about it?
Check out these hot new videos from yesterdays "DIE-IN" at Rockefeller
center (thousands took the streets, 215 were arrested) and last Saturday,
when literally
hundreds of thousands took the streets of NYC to march against the war.
www.freespeech.org -the big show from saturday with Amy Goodman as host
www.ohmsmedia.org -yesterday's action and another video with some very
CRAZINESS from Saturday
Whether you're for it or against it, the concensus seems to be
SUPPORT OUR TROOPS: BRING THEM HOME
Protest is Patriotic--an American tradition. It also seems to be kind of
cool these days. One of my favorite chants--from the Glamericans for Peace:
*Le peace c'est chic!* ... Satya
***PEACE AND LOVE***
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See Below for more info
>Hello everyone,
> > Please check out our newsreel video coverage of
> the
> > latest actions here in NYC this past week.
> >
> > March 22nd: "BreakAway"
> > March 27th: "No War, No Profit, No Business As
> > Usual"
on
> > www.ohmsmedia.org
> > Please spread the word to your colleagues, friends
> > and
> > family.
> > The March 27th report was picked up by Democracy
> > Now!
> > and was a co-production w/ NYC IMC Video.
> >
> > oh, if you haven't heard the latest about protest
> > busting in our own free democracy check out the
> > article below which includes links to a bill
> > proposed
> > in the state of Oregon....
> >
> > As the Constitution states; no Constitutional
> Rights
> > shall be denied or suspended in neither times of
> war
> > or national crisis.
> > Well here's proof positive that our own free gov't
> > wants to do away with one of the cornerstones of
> our
> > democracy: The Right To Address Our Government,
> The
> > Right To Assemble, The Right To Free Speech, etc.
> > Can you imagine how the concervative courts will
> > judge
> > the various types of protest and activism in
> court?
> > Remember, freedom here at home goes beyond being
> > free
> > to choose between one brand of soda or another.
> > Get involved and do what you can to stop the
> further
> > decline of our civil liberties before it's too
> late.
> >
> > peace,
> > Chad
> > www.ohmsmedia.org
> > www.indymedia.org
> > www.freespeechtv.org
> >
> >
> > > Subject: Fw: Oregon - life imprisonment for
> > protesting
> >
> > > Zieg Heil!
> >
> > > From: <portsideMod at netscape.net>
> > > To: <portside at yahoogroups.com>
> >
> > > Subject: Oregon - life imprisonment for
> > protesting
> > >
> > > "There is a clear and present danger to
> democracy
> > in Oregon which
> > > could spread to other states.
> > >
> > > for more information: http://www.aclu-or.org
> > >
> > > [posted by Marta Russell to
> > lbo-talk at lists.panix.com
> > >
> > > Dear friends: If this bill, which is so
> > dangerous
> > to our basic
> > > freedoms, can pass in Oregon, it can also
> happen
> > in
> > California, New
> > > York, and the entire country. Wherever you
> live,
> > I
> > urge you to
> > voice
> > > your opposition NOW to the Oregon senators
> listed
> > later in this
> > > notice, and to forward this information to your
> > network... ---
> > Karil]
> > >
> > > ===============
> > >
> > > From Tom Atlee:
> > http://www.co-intelligence.org/tomatleebio.html
> > >
> > > Dear friends,
> > >
> > > This is serious and urgent. There is a clear
> and
> > present danger to
> > > democracy in Oregon which could spread to other
> > states.
> > >
> > > Senate Bill 742 proposed by Oregon State
> Senator
> > Minnis (R-Dist. 25
> > /
> > > Fairview)(Chair of the Senate Judiciary
> > Committee)
> > creates the crime
> > > of "terrorism" -- punishable by life
> > imprisonment.
> > Senator Minnis
> > > defines "terrorism" so broadly that even being
> > present at a
> > > demonstration that is in any way "disruptive"
> > could
> > result in life
> > > imprisonment.
> > >
> > > I have given the relevant sections of the bill
> > below, as well as the
> > > link to the whole bill. I have also provided
> > information from the
> > > American Civil Liberties Union regarding this,
> > including contact
> > > information for the relevant Oregon State
> > Senators.
> > >
> > > Ever since laws began to be passed
> criminalizing
> > "terrorism," I have
> > > been concerned that its definition would be
> > expanded to include
> > > anything that authorities wished to suppress
> > which
> > could then be
> > > subject to extreme punishment, laying the
> > groundwork for serious
> > > suppression. It seems that is now happening.
> It
> > must be
> > > energetically nipped in the bud if we are to
> > prevent its spread.
> > >
> > > If this law passes in Oregon, it is highly
> likely
> > that other states
> > > will pass similar laws, especially in the
> current
> > political climate.
> > >
> > > I trust you will act if you feel so moved.
> > Whether
> > you are an
> > Oregon
> > > resident or not, you can express your dismay to
> > the
> > Oregon State
> > > Senators listed below. If you are an Oregon
> > resident you can, in
> > > addition, attend a hearing Monday morning Mar
> 24
> > in
> > Salem, OR
> > > (specifics below).
> > >
> > > Coheartedly,
> > >
> > > Tom
> > >
> > > PS: The law also sets aside (in terrorism
> cases)
> > two other Oregon
> > > laws which prevent police from (a) spying on
> > innocent people and
> > > organizations and (b) apprehending people
> solely
> > for immigration
> > > violations.
> > >
> > > ===============
> > >
> > > Excerpts from the proposed law:
> > >
> > >
> >
> http://pub.das.state.or.us/LEG_BILLS/PDFs/SB742.pdf
> > > 72nd OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2003 Regular
> > Session
> > > Senate Bill 742
> > > Sponsored by Senator Minnis
> > >
> > > SUMMARY: Creates crime of terrorism. Punishes
> by
> > life imprisonment.
> > >
> > > SECTION 1.
> > >
> > > (1) A person commits the crime of terrorism if
> > the
> > person knowingly
> > > plans, participates in or carries out any act
> > that
> > is intended, by
> > at
> > > least one of its participants, to disrupt:
> > > (a) The free and orderly assembly of the
> > inhabitants of the State of
> > > Oregon;
> > > (b) Commerce or the transportation systems of
> the
> > State of Oregon;
> > or
> > > (c) The educational or governmental
> institutions
> > of
> > the State of
> > > Oregon or its inhabitants.
> > >
> > > (2) A person commits the crime of terrorism if
> > the
> > person conspires
> > > to do any of the activities described in
> > subsection
> > (1) of this
> > > section.
> > > ....
> > > (4)
> > > (a) A person convicted of terrorism shall be
> > punished by
> > imprisonment
> > > for life.
> > > (b) When a person is convicted of terrorism
> under
> > this section, the
> > > court shall order that the person be confined
> for
> > a
> > minimum of 25
> > > years without possibility of parole, release to
> > post-prison
> > > supervision, release on work release or any
> form
> > of
> > temporary leave
> > > or employment at a forest or work camp....
> > >
> > > ===============
> > >
> > > An opportunity to make your opinions known:
> > >
> >
> <http://www.aclu-or.org/issues/terrorism/SB742.htm>
> > >
> > > Senate Bill 742
> > >
> > > SB 742, introduced by Senator John Minnis
> > (R-Gresham) is set for a
> > > hearing before Senate Judiciary (the committee
> > Senator Minnis
> > chairs)
> > > on Monday, March 24 at 8:00 a.m. Room 343.
> > >
> > > The bill creates the crime of "terrorism" and
> > defines it so broadly
> > > that individuals would be subject to life in
> > prison
> > if any other
> > > participant in the same group intended to
> disrupt
> > commerce,
> > > transportation, educational, or governmental
> > institutions (such as,
> > > strikes, protests, student food fights).
> > >
> > > More importantly, under section 2 it would also
> > allow state and
> > local
> > > law enforcement to ignore both ORS 181.575 and
> > ORS
> > 181.850 if they
> > > are investigating "terrorism".
> > >
> > > ORS 181.575 prohibits law enforcement agencies
> > from
> > collecting or
> > > maintaining information about the political,
> > religious, social
> > views,
> > > associations or activities of any person or
> group
> > unless that
> > > information directly relates to a criminal
> > investigation. ORS
> > > 181.850 prohibits local law enforcement from
> > using
> > resources to
> > > apprehend people whose only offense is a
> federal
> > immigration
> > > violation. The law allows state and local law
> > enforcement to
> > contact
> > > the INS after they have arrested someone. The
> > law
> > also permits
> > state
> > > and local police to request information from
> the
> > INS that may help
> > > solve a criminal case. To allow an exception to
> > ORS
> > 181.575 & ORS
> > > 181.850 unravels the protections these laws
> > provide!
> > >
> > > For more background on these "181" laws that
> need
> > protection, please
> > > read the "181 Campaign Talking Points." <
> > >
> >
>
http://www.aclu-or.org/issues/terrorism/181/181challenges.html>
> > >
> > > To see all the groups supporting protecting the
> > 181
> > laws, take a
> > look
> > > at the 181 Campaign Coalition. <
> > >
> >
>
http://www.aclu-or.org/issues/terrorism/181/181coalition.htm>
> > >
> > > TAKE ACTION NOW!
> > >
> > > CALL OR WRITE MEMBERS OF THE SENATE JUDICIARY
> and
> > let them know you
> > > OPPOSE SB 742. We've also included the Senate
> > Democratic leadership
> > > so you can share your position with them.
> Here's
> > the contact
> > > information:
> > >
> > > Senator John Minnis, Chair (R)
> > > District: 25
> > > Capitol Phone: 503-986-1725
> > > Capitol Address: 900 Court St. NE S-311, Salem
> Or
> > 97301
> > > Email Address: sen.johnminnis at state.or.us
> > > Web page Address:
> > http://www.leg.state.or.us/minnisj/Senator
> > >
> > > Senator Ted Ferrioli (R)
> > > District: 30
> > > Capitol Phone: 503-986-1730
> > > Capitol Address: 900 Court St. NE S-217, Salem
> Or
> > 97301
> > > Email Address: sen.tedferrioli at state.or.us
> > > Web page Address:
> > http://www.leg.state.or.us/ferrioli/Senator
> > >
> > > Senator Charles Starr (R)
> > > District: 13
> > > Capitol Phone: 503-986-1713
> > > Capitol Address: 900 Court St. NE S-312, Salem
> Or
> > 97301
> > > Email Address: sen.charlesstarr at state.or.us
> > > Web page Address:
> > http://www.leg.state.or.us/starrc/
> > >
> > > Senator Ginny Burdick, Vice-Chair (D)
> > > District: 18
> > > Capitol Phone: 503-986-1718
> > > Capitol Address: 900 Court St. NE S-317, Salem
> Or
> > 97301
> > > Email Address: sen.ginnyburdick at state.or.us
> > > Web page Address:
> > http://www.leg.state.or.us/burdick/
> > >
> > > Senator Charlie Ringo (D)
> > > District: 17
> > > Capitol Phone: 503-986-1717
> > > Capitol Address: 900 Court St NE S-314 Salem,
> OR
> > 97301
> > > Email Address: sen.charlieringo at state.or.us
> > > Web page Address:
> > http://www.leg.state.or.us/ringo/
> > >
> > > Senator Vicki Walker (D)
> > > District: 7
> > > Capitol Phone: 503-986-1707
> > > Capitol Address: 900 Court St. NE S-210, Salem
> Or
> > 97301
> > > Email Address: sen.vickiwalker at state.or.us
> > > Web page Address:
> > http://www.leg.state.or.us/walker/
> > >
> > > Senate Leadership:
> > >
> > > Senate President Peter Courtney (D)
> > > District: 11
> > > Capitol Phone: 503-986-1600
> > > Capitol Address: 900 Court St. NE S-203, Salem
> Or
> > 97301
> > > Email Address: sen.petercourtney at state.or.us
> > > Web page Address:
> > http://www.leg.state.or.us/senate/senpres
> > >
> > > Senator Kate Brown, Democrat Leader
> > > District: 21 Capitol Phone: 503-986-1700
> > > Capitol Address: 900 Court St. NE S-323, Salem
> Or
> > 97301
> > > Capitol Fax:503-986-1080
> > > Email Address: sen.katebrown at state.or.us
> > > Web page Address:
> > http://www.leg.state.or.us/brown/
> >
> > ______
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