Friday, April 26, 2024

Senator Amy Klobuchar

Hands Off Anti-War Activists

Double Standards Apply to Peace Activists

BY MARGARET SARFEHJOOYE

If you speak out against U.S.-sponsored human rights violations, and you are not rich or powerful, you might get a visit from the FBI. The recent “witch-hunt” against peace activists is expanding, and there are now 24 grand jury subpoenas served to peace activists based mostly in Minneapolis and Chicago. Although there have been no charges, the activists were informed that this investigation is about providing material support for foreign terrorist groups.

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Speech | In Solidarity with Palestine after the Floatilla Attack

Given on June 1, 2010 by Anti-War Committee member Meredith Aby at a demonstrion at Senator Klobuchar’s office

We are here today to protest the outrageous acts of the Israeli military on Monday, May 31st to the Freedom Floatilla which was trying to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza.  Israeli commandos boarded the ships in international water and killed at least 10 people for the “crime” of trying to bring humanitarian aid to Palestinians. 

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Speech | In Solidarity with Palestine after the Floatilla Attack

Given on June 1, 2010 by Anti-War Committee member Meredith Aby at a demonstrion at Senator Klobuchar’s office

We are here today to protest the outrageous acts of the Israeli military on Monday, May 31st to the Freedom Floatilla which was trying to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza.  Israeli commandos boarded the ships in international water and killed at least 10 people for the “crime” of trying to bring humanitarian aid to Palestinians. 

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