[North-NV-Greens] Fwd: Fighting for democracy - today

[Paul Etxeberri]

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>December 14, 2004
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>Dear Friend,
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>How far are you willing to go to stand up for your freedom?
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>How bad will things have to be in America before 
>we are willing to step out of our comfort zone 
>and fight for our democracy and our lives?
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>I am writing to you because we need your help urgently.
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>The Green Party of the United States is not 
>willing to risk the wait.  We are fighting this 
>imperative fight today.  We have demanded a vote 
>recount in Ohio and New Mexico because there 
>have been too many reports of election 
>irregularities and improprieties.  We are 
>demanding electoral reforms in communities 
>nationwide.  Greens are fighting to keep jobs 
>here in America, fighting for living wages and 
>access to affordable healthcare and housing, and 
>to clean up the air and stop global warming.  We 
>are fighting for the dignity and respect for all 
>Americans.
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>But this fight is not free.  It takes an 
>inordinate amount of resources.  And this year's 
>presidential election diverted much-needed funds 
>away from our courageous fight for grassroots 
>democracy, social and economic justice and 
>ecological sustainability.
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>We are in a serious financial crisis due to the 
>"Anyone but Bush" fever that nearly knocked the 
>Green Party of the United States off the map. 
>But we are finding our way through the storm. 
> In spite of a practical boycott of our party, 
>we managed to grow:  We have more registered 
>Green voters and we have more elected Greens in 
>office than in the past.  But there is no doubt 
>we could have progressed exponentially if people 
>were willing to take a stand for the things in 
>which they believe.
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>Now, when this country needs the leadership of 
>the Green Party more than ever, we do not have 
>the financial resources necessary to take on the 
>fight for democracy.  We are ready and willing 
>to fight for you.  But we need your support 
>today so that we are able.
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>Would you donate at least $10 to support the 
>Green Party of the US today?  If each and every 
>person that receives this email sends a $10 
>contribution, we strengthen our ability to be a 
>vital player in this field.  Your support will 
>ensure that our national headquarters stays 
>open, that our political director can help build 
>a stronger political organization, that our 
>fundraising program can strengthen itself so 
>that we can grow the party, and that we have 
>someone to manage the day-to-day operations of 
>the national committee.  Without your personal 
>support, we will not be able to sustain the 
>fight.
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>A $10 dollar gift will kickstart our 
>(alternatively-powered) engine.  A $100 gift 
>will help us begin planning a progressive 
>future.  A $1,000 gift will allow us to support 
>our local parties. A $5,000 donation will help 
>elect viable, progressive Greens in communities 
>all over the country.  We really won't make it 
>without your support.  Please send a generous 
>gift today.  Thank you for your support of 
>grassroots democracy.
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>Sincerely,
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>Kara Mullen
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>Fundraising Director
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Paul Etxeberri

"Forests precede civilizations and deserts follow"   ---Chateaubriand
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