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</a></font><h1><b>Gov. Paterson; Do The Right
Thing</b></h1><font size=3>Black economic empowerment pioneer Eady
remains in the wilderness after BUFNY was destroyed by Eliot Spitzer;
waiting to be restored by Paterson....<br>
Although I am still saddened and angered by the fact that Black United
Fund has not yet been returned to our people, and Kermit Eady has not yet
been compensated for his agony, I am trusting that you may still live up
to your word, given at that meeting, that you would help in some way
regarding these matters.<br><br>
By James C. McIntosh <br>
July 2nd, 2008<br><br>
<br>
<b>[Open Letter To The Editor]<br><br>
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</b><i>Dear Governor Paterson, <br><br>
Forgive me for not having congratulated you before now on your meteoric
rise to the post of chief executive of the State. <br><br>
Our last meeting was in your office on 125th Street in 2004 when we
discussed the issue of The Black United Fund and what I then asserted,
and history has now borne out, was the corruption of, then, Attorney
General Eliot Spitzer. Although I am still saddened and angered by the
fact that Black United Fund has not yet been returned to our
people, and Kermit Eady has not yet been compensated for his agony, I am
trusting that you may still live up to your word, given at that
meeting, that you would help in some way regarding these matters.
<br><br>
The subject of my email today, however, is regarding yet another emergent
matter, the health of an individual prisoner named Bashir Hameed at
Comstock prison. It has been reported to me by his family that he is
currently having chest pains, shortness of breath and has a fluid buildup
in his legs, feet and abdomen. It has been reported to me that he has not
had a check up this year by the surgeon who performed his open-heart
surgery. <br><br>
Mr. Hameed has had a history of chronic and severe renal and cardiac
problems. Based on these new reports, it is my medical opinion that
he needs to be transferred to the Albany Medical Center for evaluation
and treatment. <br><br>
Mr. Hameed is a political prisoner and I believe that he is being denied
his treatment by prison officials because of his uncompromising stance on
the issue of freedom justice and equality for the descendents of African
Slaves in the US. <br><br>
This is not the first communication that I have had with authorities
regarding the mistreatment of Mr. Hameed. However, my past communications
were made before you came into the position of power you now hold. Please
make your rise to that position meaningful to our people by assisting
both Mr. Hameed and Mr. Eady. <br><br>
With all sincerity, I pray that God blesses you with the wisdom,
strength, courage and integrity to do what is right. If God does that
much, you need only have the will. <br><br>
All the best to you in your new post. Please remember those in the
dungeon of the slave ship, for they can never forget you. <br>
</i> <br><br>
<i>Your Brother, <br>
James C. McIntosh, M.D.<br><br>
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<br>
6/22/08<br><br>
Dear Friends & Comrades;<br>
We received word from Dr. Courtnie York, Bashir Hameed's niece after
her<br>
recent visit. She is extremely concerned and asked our help in<br>
getting Bashir removed from Comstock Prison to the Albany Medical
Center.<br><br>
She is concerned because he is having chest pains, shortness of breath
and<br>
has a fluid buildup in his stomach. Also his legs and feet are swollen.
She<br>
is very concerned because he has not had a check up this year by the
doctor<br>
who did his open heart surgery.<br><br>
We suggest you call, fax and write:<br>
Gov. David Paterson: Phone 518-474-8390; fax 518-474-1513<br>
David A. Paterson, State Capitol, Albany, NY 12224<br>
or you can e-mail him at
<a href="http://161.11.121.121/govemail" eudora="autourl">
http://161.11.121.121/govemail<br><br>
</a>Dr. Lester Wright: Phone 518-457-8126; fax 518-457-7252<br>
Commissioner Brian Fischer: Phone 518-457-8134; fax 518-457-7252<br><br>
You can write to both of them at:<br><br>
NYS Dept. of Correctional Services<br>
Building 2<br>
1220 Washington Ave.<br>
Albany, NY 12226-2050<br><br>
There is an ongoing campaign to get Bashir the health care<br>
he needs as well as a transfer out of Comstock, which has become<br>
increasingly dangerous for Bashir's health. PLEASE take the time to
call<br>
for our brother and comrade. <br><br>
You can also write to Bashir. We are sure he would appreciate
it.<br><br>
Bashir Hameed #82-A-6313,<br>
Great Meadow Correctional Facility<br>
Box 51, Comstock, NY 12821<br><br>
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