[Peace-discuss] Fw: Constituents working together in IL-15thdistrict (Johnson) for change in U.S. policy on Israel/Palestine

[Randall Cotton]

OK, I've replied affirmatively to Martha.

Thanks!
R

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Green" <davegreen84 at yahoo.com>
To: "Randall Cotton" <recotton at earthlink.net>
Cc: "Peace Discuss" <peace-discuss at anti-war.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 9:06 AM
Subject: Re: [Peace-discuss] Fw: Constituents working together in
IL-15thdistrict (Johnson) for change in U.S. policy on Israel/Palestine


: Randall,
:
: Martha is a good acquaintance, met her through JVP, etc. I'll be eager
to attend such a meeting, of course.
:
: David
:
:
:
: ----- Original Message ----
: From: Randall Cotton <recotton at earthlink.net>
: To: peace-discuss at lists.chambana.net
: Sent: Tuesday, February 3, 2009 7:46:24 AM
: Subject: [Peace-discuss] Fw: Constituents working together in IL-15th
district (Johnson) for change in U.S. policy on Israel/Palestine
:
: Received this today. On the surface it looks like an opportunity to
: organize. Can anyone vouch for this group or otherwise know anything
about
: it?
:
: Of course, we may all know those "more than 10 supporters" anyway 8-)
:
: But perhaps not.
:
: R
:
: ----- Original Message ----- 
: From: "Martha Reese" <martha at martinreese.com>
: To: <contact at cjpip.org>
: Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 12:05 AM
: Subject: Constituents working together in IL-15th district (Johnson) for
: change in U.S. policy on Israel/Palestine
:
:
: : Dear Friend,
: :
: : An analysis of the database of the Committee for a Just Peace in
Israel
: and
: : Palestine (www.cjpip.org) shows that there are more than 10 supporters
: of
: : our work who live in the Illinois 15th Congressional district,
currently
: : represented by Timothy Johnson. Within that grouping, these towns are
: : represented: Champaign, Urbana, and Savoy.
: :
: : Many of you may be looking for opportunities to educate your
Congressman
: : about perspectives on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to which he has
: : insufficient exposure. You may wish to give him feedback on his
: positions on
: : bills and resolutions related to Israel/Palestine.
: :
: : Recently, for instance, Mr. Johnson:
: :
: : --Voted YES on H. Res. 34--Recognizing Israel's right to defend itself
: : against attacks from Gaza. (see
: : http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=hr111-34)
: :
: : --DID NOT sign Congressman John W. Olver's letter calling on Secretary
: of
: : State Clinton to address humanitarian crisis in Gaza
: : (see
: http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/ma01_olver/Gazaclintonletter.html)
: :
: : As you know, face-to-face meetings with Congresspersons and their
staff
: are
: : an excellent way of informing elected representatives of their
: constituents'
: : perspectives. Phone calls to their offices also help them understand
: what
: : voters are thinking. In such cases, it helps to have a network of
: activists
: : generating a noticeable amount of activity.
: :
: : If those of you receiving this message would like to meet others in
the
: : district whom you may not already know to explore the possibility of
: : district-specific activity to raise awareness of Israeli-Palestinian
: issues
: : with Mr. Johnson, please contact me and I'll put you in touch with
each
: : other. If any of you are willing to take the role of primary organizer
: of a
: : 15th district meet-up, let me know and I'll direct others to you.
: :
: : Your name and contact information will not be released to others
without
: : your permission.
: :
: : Sincerely,
: : Martha Reese
: :
: :
:
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