[Ppnews] Sundiata Acoli Parole Letters Needed by January 8th

[Political Prisoner News]

All parole letters must be received by January 8, so please print 
yours out and get it mailed ASAP. Bro. Sundiata only has us to depend 
on and is counting on us to be there for him!

The petition has fewer than 300 signatures after several weeks, which 
means that political activists on this listserve and others have NOT 
signed the online petition. Please click the link and sign it now so 
that it can make the greatest impact possible!

Thank you very much and please pass this on!
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From: The Sundiata Acoli Freedom Campaign
<http://us.mc344.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=TheSAFC@gmail.com>TheSAFC at gmail. 
com
www.sundiataacoli. org

Greetings:

Please show your support for the release of Sundiata Acoli by sending 
a letter to the NJ Parole Board. We've made it easy providing a 
sample letter below. All you have to do is take a moment and send it 
in as specified below.
AND SIGN THE ONLINE PETITION: 
<http://www.thepetitionsite.com/2/parole-for-sundiata-acoli>http://www.thepetitionsite.com/ 
2/parole-for-sundiata- acoli
<http://www.thepetitionsite.com/2/parole-for-sundiata-acoli>
Link to your websites and social networking pages!

<http://www.thepetitionsite.com/2/parole-for-sundiata-acoli>Don't 
underestimate how important your letters are. We can't let this 
opportunity to support Sundiata slip by us. Here's a few talking 
points to get you started:

Letters that are especially useful are
1) Letters from New Jersey (but letters from EVERYWHERE are great)
2) Letters offering housing or work to Sundiata (he has both taken 
care of, but it will be impressive to the parole board to know about 
all the offers are being made- coming from New York in particular and 
across the country)
PLEASE MAIL YOUR LETTERS TO SAFC ATTORNEY:
Atty. Florence Morgan
120-46 Queens Blvd., Kew Gardens, NY 11415.

It is important we keep a record of the number of letters that are 
sent and the diversity among supporters of his release. SAFC will 
make a copy and forward letters to the board.
Feel free to personalize your letters with a brief introduction about 
who you are/what you do.
Please note also police agencies consistently refer to Sundiata as a 
domestic terrorist. Letters should also refute this claim by stating 
he is no threat to public safety but rather a beloved member of the 
community who is sorely missed. Letters to the parole board MUST 
refrain from describing Sundiata as a political prisoner. It is also 
advised letters refrain from admonishing or criticizing the parole 
board about their review process.
Sundiata appreciates you! We do too!

If you have any questions, email us at 
<http://us.mc344.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=TheSAFC@gmail.com>TheSAFC at gmail. 
com.

Asante Sana! (Many Thanks)
___ Sample letter _________

Date: Oct. 10, 2009
Chairwoman Volette C. Ross
New Jersey State Parole Board
P.O. Box 862
Trenton NJ 08625
Chairwoman Ross:

I am writing this letter concerning Sundiata Acoli, NJ#54859/Fed# 
39794-066, who is eligible for parole February of 2010. I strongly 
encourage you to grant his parole request.

Sundiata's age is a strong reason to grant parole. In January 2010, 
Sundiata will be 73 years old. He has been incarcerated for 36 years 
and has served his sentence. Elderly prisoners' recidivism rates are 
extremely low and they are highly unlikely to commit a crime once 
released. In addition, elderly prisoners require more intensive 
medical care to remain healthy, which is an added cost to the prison system.

Sundiata's prison record has been impeccable. Not only has he not had 
any violations or write-ups in decades, he is a talented painter, 
writer and educator. He has worked with high school and college 
classes across the country, providing information and insight, as 
well as providing support to other prisoners who want to further 
their education.

Sundiata himself has a very impressive educational and work 
background, having worked at NASA in the 1960s as a computer 
programmer. He left that job to travel to the South to register 
Blacks to vote during the Civil Rights movement.

Sundiata has expressed remorse for his involvement in the 
circumstance that has led to his incarceration. I believe with all of 
my heart that if he is released, he will be an asset to the 
community, one that is sorely needed.

Sundiata is a father and a grandfather, and his greatest desire is to 
get to watch his grandchildren grow up. Please help fulfill that desire.

Thank you for taking the time to read this letter.

Sincerely,




Freedom Archives
522 Valencia Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

415 863-9977

www.Freedomarchives.org  
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