[GPSCC-chat] Letter in Support of Rev. Pinkney

[Spencer Graves]

Dear Sandy:  Thanks for doing this. Spencer


On 7/6/2014 10:19 PM, perrysandy at aol.com wrote:
> Below is the letter I sent to Rev. Pinkney, as directed by the 
> membership. My understanding is that he will deliver the support 
> letters he receives to appropriate authorities as he determines in 
> consultation with his legal team.
> Sandy
> *GREEN PARTY of SANTA CLARA COUNTY*
> *P.O. Box 611083*
> *San Jose, California 95161-1083*
> **
> BANCO
> 1940 Union Street
> Benton Harbor, MI 49022
> Banco9342 at sbcglobal.net <mailto:Banco9342 at sbcglobal.net>
> By email and US Mail
> July 7, 2014
> Dear Rev. Pinkney,
> The charges that have been brought against you for participating in a 
> petition drive to recall your Mayor are an outrage against the 
> democratic process and a miscarriage of justice.
> As fellow Green Party members, we are writing to express our 
> solidarity and support for you and the people of your community. As a 
> small political party, we understand what it is like to circulate 
> petitions against powerful opposition. Just as Benton Harbor has to 
> fight the corporate takeover of your town, we in California are in 
> battle with two corporate parties that are trying to tighten their 
> grip on the State of California and its tremendous resources. They 
> deny us the jobs, education, housing, health care, and environmental 
> protections we need. We have been excluded from the ballot by the 
> notorious "top-two" primary rule and a media black-out of our campaigns.
> The charges against you appear to be aimed at silencing anyone who 
> dares to stand up for the rights of the people. They appear to be 
> targeting anyone who campaigns for independent candidates or 
> participates in a recall campaign against the rich and powerful.
> We will not be intimidated. At its June meeting the Green Party of 
> Santa Clara County unanimously agreed to send you this letter of 
> support. You are an inspiration to us. We support you and will 
> redouble our efforts to build an independent political party to 
> represent the real interests of the people of our city, our state, and 
> our nation.
> Sincerely,
> Sandy Perry
> County Councilmember
> Green Party of Santa Clara County
>
>
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