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LPDCUpDates and Announcements!
Tuesday, May 21, 2002Subj: Peltier letter drive update From: lpdc@freepeltier.org CLARIFICATION ON PELTIER LETTER DRIVE: Dear Friends, As some of you have pointed out, there was a typo in the sample letter concerning parole for Leonard Peltier. The word "public" was misspelled in the second paragraph. Below is a corrected letter. Secondly, please send the letters by mail with your signature and not email if possible. Our address is: LPDC PO Box 583 Lawrence, KS 66044 Thank you again for your ongoing support! FREE LEONARD PELTIER! -LPDC Date United States Parole Commission 5550 Friendship Boulevard, Suite 420 Chevy Chase, MD 20815-7286 Re: LEONARD PELTIER #89637-132 Dear Commissioners, I am writing to express my wholehearted support for the parole of Mr. Leonard Peltier who is currently housed at the United States Penitentiary in Leavenworth. Mr. Peltier has served more than 26 years in prison for the deaths of FBI Agents, Ronald Williams and Jack Coler. I recognize the grave nature of such an offense. My deepest sympathy is extended to the families of these two agents. After careful consideration of the facts in Mr. Peltier's case, I ask you to grant Mr. Peltier parole. I note that the United States attorneys and the courts have long held that they do not know who killed Mr. Coler or Mr. Williams. In spite of this fact, Mr. Peltier has served more than 26 years in prison for their deaths. Although Mr. Peltier maintains that he did not kill the agents, he has openly expressed remorse and sadness over their deaths. Mr. Peltier has no prior convictions and has advocated for non-violence throughout his prison term. Mr. Peltier does not represent a risk to the public. To the contrary, his release would help to heal a wound that has long impeded better relations with Native Americans. Furthermore, Mr. Peltier has been a model prisoner. He has received excellent evaluations from his work supervisors on a regular basis. He continues to mentor young Native prisoners, encouraging them to lead clean and sober lives. He has used his time productively, disciplining himself to be a talented painter and an expressive writer. Most admirably, he contributes regular support to those in need. He donates his paintings to charities including battered women's shelters, half way houses, alcohol and drug treatment programs, and Native American scholarship funds. He coordinates an annual gift drive for the children of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, which last year garnered more than 1,000 gifts. He is widely recognized in the human rights community for his good deeds and in turn has won several human rights awards, including the 2001 Ontario Federation of Labour Human Rights Award and a current nomination for the Right to Livelihood Award. Lastly, I note my deep concern with Mr. Peltier's health. He is now 57 years of age and he suffers from partial blindness, diabetes, a heart condition, and high blood pressure. Mr. Peltier deserves to live the remaining years of his life in peace. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely yours, Until Freedom Is Won! The New Peltier Justice Campaign Posted by Webmaster@AIMSupport.org 2:42 PM 
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