APW 0 Posted September 9, 2003 "You can help end injustice around the world" It was with these words that a high school teacher of mine first told me (and the others in my class) about Amnesty International.I have been a member for several years now and would like to share some information with you. Right now thousands of people are being subjected to unspeakable forms of torture worldwide.And untold thousands are unjustly imprisoned for holding non-conforming political views or religious beliefs...or simply for their race,gender,ethnicity,or sexual orientation.Countless others have been forcibly "disappeared" without a trace for daring to speak out against their government. Today,Amnesty International is faced with a severe crisis as its lifesaving programs to help prisoners and others threatened with torture and death are literally staggering under the weight of new emergencies. Your support is desperately needed! You do not have to picket a prison in a foreign country,or attend a freedom demonstration,or in any way put yourself in jeopardy.Instead,you can help,quietly but effectively,right there in your own home. Simply visit Amnesty International's website for more information at: www.amnestyusa.org Here is an excerpt from a recent letter to Amnesty Int from a former prisoner... "I did not experience a human face or see a green leaf,and my only company were cockroaches and mice. The only daylight that entered my cell was through a small opening at the top of one wall.For eight months I had my hands and feet tied. On Christmas the door to my cell opened and the guard tossed in a crumpled piece of paper.I moved as best I could to pick it up. It said simply,'do not be discouraged;we know you are alive.'It had the Amnesty international candle on it. These words saved my life and my sanity.Eight months later I was set free." Thanks for taking the time to read this. Admiral PeeWee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
