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The best we can do for the common good
http://disarmnowplowshares.wordpress.com/2012/06/29/the-best-we-can-do-for-the-common-good/
The best we can do for the common good
Posted on June 29, 2012 by susandnp
I have been summoned to appear at the federal court in Tacoma, Washington on Monday, July 23 at 1:30. It is possible that Probation Officer will ask that my supervised release be revoked, and that I be sent back to prison. This is not a surprise. I have not cooperated with being on supervised release.
Like many of us, I do not want to cooperate in any way with the culture of death, with the killing of others. I think that the federal courts are protecting the military and the warmaking of our nation, and that the federal probation office is an extension of the courts.
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Many of us wonder if we are heard; if the warnings about the violence we are doing to the climate and the earth, about the dangers of nuclear weapons, about our national military spending, about the pollution of the ocean, the food additives, are heard at all. Some of us hear and don’t know exactly what to do. Many scientists say we are at a tipping point in history. The courts and probation department seem to think our nation is progressing, and that people who raise these questions are standing in the way of progress.
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During our trial [of Disarm Now Plowshares], the court worked hard to hide the truth. Even the existence of the nuclear warheads on the Naval Base Bangor was not acknowledged. Testimony by medical, military, experts wasn’t allowed – was barely allowed on some topics. We were not able to use International law or even national law when it was about war crimes.
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The best we can do for the common good
Posted on June 29, 2012 by susandnp
I have been summoned to appear at the federal court in Tacoma, Washington on Monday, July 23 at 1:30. It is possible that Probation Officer will ask that my supervised release be revoked, and that I be sent back to prison. This is not a surprise. I have not cooperated with being on supervised release.
Like many of us, I do not want to cooperate in any way with the culture of death, with the killing of others. I think that the federal courts are protecting the military and the warmaking of our nation, and that the federal probation office is an extension of the courts.
<snip>
Many of us wonder if we are heard; if the warnings about the violence we are doing to the climate and the earth, about the dangers of nuclear weapons, about our national military spending, about the pollution of the ocean, the food additives, are heard at all. Some of us hear and don’t know exactly what to do. Many scientists say we are at a tipping point in history. The courts and probation department seem to think our nation is progressing, and that people who raise these questions are standing in the way of progress.
<snip>
During our trial [of Disarm Now Plowshares], the court worked hard to hide the truth. Even the existence of the nuclear warheads on the Naval Base Bangor was not acknowledged. Testimony by medical, military, experts wasn’t allowed – was barely allowed on some topics. We were not able to use International law or even national law when it was about war crimes.
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http://disarmnowplowshares.wordpress.com/2012/07/02/susan-to-be-in-federal-court-on-july-23rd/
Susan to be in Federal Court on July 23rd
Posted on July 2, 2012 by Disarm Now Plowshares
Dear Friends,
Susan Crane has been ordered to appear in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington on July 23, 2012 at 1:30 PM.
Susan is charged with violating various conditions of supervision following her discharge from FCI Dublin this past April. Her sentence included one year of supervised release. Her probation officer was not particularly pleased with Susan’s noncooperation, and is asking Judge Benjamin Settle to revoke the term of supervision. Translation – more JAIL TIME.
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We are planning to support Susan that day with our presence at the Courthouse, both outside and inside. Susan invites anyone who is in the Tacoma area to join us.
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Can’t make it on the 23rd? If you would like to send a brief message of solidarity for Susan and Disarm Now Plowshares, drop me an email at subversivepeacemaking@gmail.com with your message. We will read the messages to those assembled on the 23rd.
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Susan to be in Federal Court on July 23rd
Posted on July 2, 2012 by Disarm Now Plowshares
Dear Friends,
Susan Crane has been ordered to appear in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington on July 23, 2012 at 1:30 PM.
Susan is charged with violating various conditions of supervision following her discharge from FCI Dublin this past April. Her sentence included one year of supervised release. Her probation officer was not particularly pleased with Susan’s noncooperation, and is asking Judge Benjamin Settle to revoke the term of supervision. Translation – more JAIL TIME.
<snip>
We are planning to support Susan that day with our presence at the Courthouse, both outside and inside. Susan invites anyone who is in the Tacoma area to join us.
<snip>
Can’t make it on the 23rd? If you would like to send a brief message of solidarity for Susan and Disarm Now Plowshares, drop me an email at subversivepeacemaking@gmail.com with your message. We will read the messages to those assembled on the 23rd.
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