Justice For The Jena Six

July 24th, 2007

Old style southern “justice” has returned for 6 young black men in Jena Louisiana. You can read about that here.

But don’t just read. After you read and are outraged - ACT!

The following is provided courtesy of Villager at the Electronic Village; with his permission:

We continue to encourage villagers to sign the Free Jena Six online petition

However, Pursuing Holiness correctly noted that politicians focus their efforts on registered voters in their districts. So, in addition to signing the online petition, perhaps it is time for each of us to contact our Senators and our Representative. Tell them about the Jena 6 and demand that the Justice Department investigate.

For those of you living in Louisiana, contact Governor Kathleen Blanco and ask not just for the pardon, but for LaSalle DA Reed Walters and the Jena police to be investigated.

Write:
Office of the Governor
Attn: Constituent Services
P.O. Box 94004
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9004

Fax: 225-342-7099
E-mail the Governor

Call:
866-366-1121
225-342-0991
225-342-7015

I posted cribbed letters you can use here

Read Villagers thoughts on the situation.

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4 Responses to “Justice For The Jena Six”

  1. Villager on July 26th, 2007 6:43 am | link

    One of the young men was released from prison this week on $100,000 bail. The only one currently sitting in jail is M. Bell … he was convicted last month and could be sentenced to up to 22 years in prison. His sentencing hearing won’t come until mid-September.

    In the meantime, we need to keep the pressure on our political candidates to get them to engage Jena’s county government leaders or the Louisiana state leaders.

    Heck, Bush is passing out pardons … he can just pardon the six kids!

    peace, Villager

  2. D. Yobachi Boswell on July 26th, 2007 7:40 pm | link

    I’m posting this all around the place trying to ramp up the drumb beat.
    We can’t let this stand!

  3. mirlene on August 25th, 2007 8:38 pm | link

    Where’s Al Sharpton-Uncle Tom ass when u need him???

  4. D. Yobachi Boswell on August 26th, 2007 12:22 am | link

    Al Sharpton has been to Jena in a much publicized event; so what are you talking about?

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