Congresswoman McKinney Under Fire
by Profsnoop
THIS LADY WAS THE ONLY ONE TO STAND AGAINST THE LEGISLATION THAT IS NOW USED TO SILENCE US< STOOD AGAINST BUSH AND DEMANDED THAT THE AMERICAN PEOPLE KNOW THE TRUTH ABOUT 911 AND WHAT BUSH KNEW, SPOKE OUT AGAINST BLIND SUPPORT OF ISRAEL, AGAINST SECRET EVIDENCE, AND SHE IS GOING TO PAY DEARLY...EVEN ONE DOLLAR WILL HELP!
Subject: Congresswoman McKinney Under Fire - Needs Help Now
Posting From: John Gidusko
Dear Friends and shipmates:
Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney of Georgia is in trouble. She
distinguished herself recently, unlike her less daring
colleagues, by speaking out on behalf of the USS Liberty. She
made the following statement on June 6, 2002:
"Mr. Speaker, I speak to commemorate and recognize the tragic
attack that took place against the U.S.S. Liberty on June 8,
1967. Although thirty-five years have come and gone since this
historic event, the survivors of the U.S.S. Liberty are still
struggling with the fact that their story has never been heard.
"While there has never been an official investigation into this
event, we have learned from survivor accounts that for over 75
minutes the Israeli Defense Forces attacked the U.S.S. Liberty,
killing 34 American soldiers and wounding an additional 172. With
over 85% of the crew either dead or wounded, they somehow managed
to keep the ship afloat after being hit by over 1000 rounds of
rocket, cannon, machine gun, napalm hits, and even a direct hit
from a torpedo.
"This unprovoked attack took place in international waters, and by
a trusted ally. The only explanation given to the survivors and
their families as to why this attack took place was that it was
an accident and that their ship was not identified as being
American, regardless of the fact that our flag was proudly flown
throughout the attack. Unfortunately, that explanation is not
good enough for those whose lives have been impacted by this
attack, and it should not be good enough for the American people.
Let's not wait another thirty-five years before we provide the
survivors of the U.S.S. Liberty an official investigation into why
this attack took place and allow them to tell their story. We owe
them more than a debt of gratitude for their sacrifice; we owe
them the truth."
Now, as so often happens, Israeli supporters are seeking to punish
Ms. McKinney by contributing heavily to her opponent in the
August primary election, hoping to unseat her.
That is usually what happens to any elected person who dares to
act contrary to the wishes of the Israeli lobby. Israel
contributes to their opponent and they are soon out of office.
That is why so few elected Members of Congress lack the courage
to speak out on our behalf or for American interests over those
of Israel.
Ms. McKinney is a notable exception.
She knew the risks but she spoke out anyway.
We cannot let her be punished for helping us.
Please consider sending a check contribution to
McKinney for Congress
Post Office Box 371125
Decatur, GA 30037
Or phone (404) 243-5574 for more information.
Contributions of more than $200 must by law include the donor's
name, address, employer's name and employer's address.
For more information
Visit Congresswoman McKinney's web site at http://www.cynthia2002.com
The Council for the National Interest at http://www.cnionline.org/
The USS Liberty at http://www.ussliberty.com
