[Vision2020] FW: Solidarity with Ferguson

[Scott Dredge]

I'd guess they will show up in droves. Race baiting and anti-establishment sentiment are effective in mobilizing young people who are more driven by peer pressure and emotion in jumping to conclusions rather than rationally waiting for all for the facts surrounding this tragic event to emerge and coming to an informed opinion.

As for me, I'll keep an open mind that this could be 'racist cop shoots and kills black kid minding his own business', but until I'm convinced beyond a reasonable doubt I won't be rendering a verdict.

-Scott

> On Aug 24, 2014, at 3:12 PM, "Saundra Lund" <v2020 at ssl1.fastmail.fm> wrote:
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> Here’s hoping our local college students make me proud  J  I’ve given my hubby a head’s up to be aware & hopeful that some of his students walk out tomorrow morning and to not take it personally  J
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> I’m curious:  is anyone here planning on going to Spokane Tuesday to participate in the rally?
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> Saundra
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> From: Amnesty International USA [mailto:alerts at takeaction.amnestyusa.org] 
> Sent: Sunday, August 24, 2014 9:59 AM
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> Subject: Solidarity with Ferguson
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> Solidarity with Ferguson, Missouri
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> Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images
> A police officer in Ferguson, Missouri fatally shot unarmed teenager Michael Brown on August 9.
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> This week, the Ferguson community is asking us to take to the streets.
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> Dear Saundra & Bill,
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> On August 9, Mike Brown, an unarmed 18-year old, was shot by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri. It’s moments like this that draw us in, and that demand solidarity, because all lives matter and human rights are at stake. 
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> You have taken action online. Now, the Ferguson community is asking for us to take to the streets:
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> On Monday, August 25, Mike Brown's family is laying him to rest. Ferguson community members are asking college students to walk out of their classes at 1pm EST/10am PST and assemble in solidarity with victims and survivors of police brutality. Will you join them?
> For the rest of the week, people around the world are rallying at U.S. federal buildings and U.S. embassies to call on the Department of Justice to create policies that respect human rights. We'll be joining, and we want you to stand with us and with the people of Ferguson in your own communities. Find a rally here!
> Since arriving in Ferguson, we have witnessed hundreds of people take to the streets daily to demand human rights. We have also seen law enforcement use tear gas in the crowd, and arrest protestors. There have been blockades on West Florissant Street for days; journalists have been cleared from the area, and we’ve been kept from full access to protestors at times. Throughout all of this, we’ve been in awe of the power and resilience of community organizers on the ground who have refused to have their fundamental human rights restricted, and have dedicated themselves to sharing Mike Brown’s story and to demanding change. 
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> Now is the time for us to join in raising concerns about race and policing, and the impact of militarization on the fundamental right to peacefully assemble. Now is the time to bring together your community to participate in the movement to bring human rights home. 
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> In Solidarity,
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> Kalaya'an Mendoza, Senior Organizer
> Noor Mir, Associate Field Organizer
> Amnesty International USA Delegates in Ferguson, MO
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