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From: The Sundiata Acoli Freedom Campaign <br>
<a href="mailto:TheSAFC@gmail.com">TheSAFC@gmail.com</a><br>
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Greetings:<br>
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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.<br>
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AND SIGN THE ONLINE PETITION:
<a href="http://www.thepetitionsite.com/2/parole-for-sundiata-acoli">
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/2/parole-for-sundiata-acoli</a><br>
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<b>Link to your websites and social networking pages!<br><br>
</b>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:<br>
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Letters that are especially useful are<br>
1) Letters from New Jersey (but letters
from EVERYWHERE are great)<br>
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)<br>
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<b>PLEASE MAIL YOUR LETTERS TO SAFC ATTORNEY:<br>
</b>Atty. Florence Morgan<br>
120-46 Queens Blvd., Kew Gardens, NY 11415.<br>
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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.<br>
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Feel free to personalize your letters with a brief introduction about who
you are/what you do.<br>
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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. <br>
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Sundiata appreciates you! We do too!<br><br>
If you have any questions, email us at
<a href="mailto:TheSAFC@gmail.com">TheSAFC@gmail.com</a>.<br><br>
Asante Sana! (Many Thanks)<br>
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___ Sample letter _________<br><br>
Date: Oct. 10, 2009<br>
Chairwoman Volette C. Ross<br>
New Jersey State Parole Board<br>
P.O. Box 862<br>
Trenton NJ 08625<br>
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Chairwoman Ross:<br><br>
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.<br><br>
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.<br>
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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.<br><br>
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.<br>
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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.<br>
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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.<br>
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Thank you for taking the time to read this letter.<br><br>
Sincerely,<br><br>
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