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Call To Action!
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Editorial Comment: The following e-mail was forwarded to me from my VVAW brother Mutt, of the San Diego chapter of VVAW. As a result I contacted Ms Reitman and asked her permission to post it up here on VetSpeak.org, inasmuch as Bradley is presently at the center of the national conversation on our involvement in Afghanistan. x
This infamy results from his alleged actions in possibly having released Top Secret data to Wiki-leaks. Actions that are seen either as an act of treason, or as an act of heroic patriotism, depending on one’s political perspective or political party allegiance. Like so much else in America today, it is a seemingly outrageous act that is being used for political rallying purposes by both sides, rather than attempting to determine the truth of the matter through critical analysis of the facts, or hard evidence.
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Our immediate concern is with Bradley’s personal welfare while in custody, and the gravity of his current legal predicament. Neither side is privy to all of the facts at this point in time. It is not out of the realm of possibilities that Bradley is being played for a patsy in a cover up of a bigger conspiracy…I still remember the ol' two Lee Harvey Oswalds theory. Tail waggin’ the dog? Truth will out.
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However, in the meantime, the fact remains; Bradley is a soldier, and even in a military Court Martial would have to be proven guilty based on consideration of all of the “truths” of the case, from both perspectives. The best insurance that the light of truth will be kept on the proceedings is a widespread network of monitors. As a soldier and as an American, Bradley is entitled to the best defense that he can muster to his case. It is in that spirit that we are posting this call for support for Bradley.
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Date: August 14, 2010 5:19:16 PM PDT
To: VVAW - San Diego
Subject: Bradley Manning Support Network - San Diego
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Hi there,
My name is Loraine and I'm serving on the steering committee for the Bradley Manning Support Network, www.bradleymanning.org. We're working to raise awareness and support for Bradley Manning, an intelligence analyst facing a court martial and up to 52 years in prison on charges of leaking classified materials that showed American soldiers killing Reuters journalists. The video in question was published by WikiLeaks and can be viewed at www.collateralmurder.com
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A number of peace organizations have begun collaborating with our network, most notably Courage to Resist (couragetoresist.org) which has partnered with us to host a defense fund. We've generated lots of interest on the Internet and in different parts of the country already. Now, I am hoping that each of you reads this will actively join with us in the building of a nationwide grassroots support network for Bradley. A network that speaks truth to power. Together, in one strong voice.
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Peace,
A number of peace organizations have begun collaborating with our network, most notably Courage to Resist (couragetoresist.org) which has partnered with us to host a defense fund. We've generated lots of interest on the Internet and in different parts of the country already. Now, I am hoping that each of you reads this will actively join with us in the building of a nationwide grassroots support network for Bradley. A network that speaks truth to power. Together, in one strong voice.
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Peace,
Loraine Reitman
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