{news} Fw: Spam Alert: Fighting for democracy - today

[Tom Sevigny]

Morning After
----- Original Message ----- 
From: Kara Mullen, Green Party of the US 
To: capeconn at attbi.com 
Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2004 5:35 PM
Subject: Spam Alert: Fighting for democracy - today


     

           




            December 14, 2004



            Dear Friend,



            How far are you willing to go to stand up for your freedom?

            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?

            I am writing to you because we need your help urgently.

            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.

            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.

            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.

            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.

            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. 

            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.



            Sincerely,

             

            Kara Mullen

            Fundraising Director 






           

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