Date: Fri, 05 Feb 1999 13:51:35 -0800
From: Chuck0 <chuck-AT-tao.ca>
Subject: Leonard Peltier demo in D.C. 2-5-99


Dozens Gather in Front of FBI Building to Say "Free Leonard Peltier"

2-5-1999
Washington, DC - Tomorrow marks the anniversary of Leonard Peltier's arrest
by the FBI, but today over 60 people gathered in front of the FBI Building
to say that Peltier has been in jail for too long. 

The midday "carnival" brought out local activists, punks, anarchist, and
just average people concerned about Leonard Peltier's continued wrongful
imprisonment. The gathering marched around the ugly J. Edgar Hoover
Building several times and participants talked to the lunchtime
pedestrians.

The carnival was marked by several puppets. One showed the big bad FBI
controlling a media marrionette. Another puppet portrayed a large penis, to
show what "dicks" the FBI were concerning Peltier's case. Finally, a large
bald eagle represented Leonard Peltier and his spirit to breathe free. On
several occasions the eagle chased the FBI puppet.

The crowd heard a statement from Leonard Peltier read by LPDC Washington
legislative coordinator Breeze Luetke-Stahlman. She also read a letter of
support from Mumia Abu-Jamal. 

The carnival wound down with a free food serving by the local Food Not
Bombs.

Photo coverage of the event may be available within several days. Check
www.sinkers.org for more coverage.

We'll be back!

-- 
Chuck0
Communitaz News Network

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