Stand by the People of Burma - No Olympics Torch!
Target:
The Honorable Gavin Newsom, Mayor, San Francisco, CA, U.S.A.
Sponsored by:
The Olympic Torch Relay is scheduled to arrive in San Francisco on April 9, 2008. San Francisco is the only North American stop on the worldwide 2008 Olympic Torch Relay before the summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China.
Mr. Mayor, you have been quoted in the press stating that "we are honored" to host the Olympic torch. Have you considered that the Chinese government has a policy of supporting the murderous military regime that has ruled Burma for the past 46 years? Have you considered that they are blocking resolutions at the United Nations calling for an international arms embargo against Burma? Have you considered that they are one of the largest trading partners with Burma, in arms, oil, natural gas, gems, and include huge investment in infrastructure and roads, and that all this money helps prop up the military regime there? Have you considered the fact that the Chinese government is using the Olympics to promote itself on the global stage, without consideration for China's direct responsibilities for human rights throughout the world?
We believe the Chinese government can and must take concrete steps to help end state repression in Burma now. They can join the international community in imposing economic sanctions and an international arms embargo against Burma.
San Francisco has a long history of standing up for individual rights and of speaking out against tyranny. As recently as October of last year, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution in support of the people of Burma in their struggle for democracy. Mr. Mayor, you signed this resolution on October 29, 2007.
We ask you now to honor the resolution you signed. We urge you, as Mayor of San Francisco, to withdraw San Francisco's official welcome of the Olympic Torch Relay.
Sincerely,
The Undersigned
Co-Sponsors:
Burmese American Democratic Alliance
Buddhist Peace Fellowship
International Burmese Monks Organizations (Sasana Moli)
US Campaign for Burma (USCB)
Global Exchange
BFUU Social Justice Committee
Burmese Youth Association
Mr. Mayor, you have been quoted in the press stating that "we are honored" to host the Olympic torch. Have you considered that the Chinese government has a policy of supporting the murderous military regime that has ruled Burma for the past 46 years? Have you considered that they are blocking resolutions at the United Nations calling for an international arms embargo against Burma? Have you considered that they are one of the largest trading partners with Burma, in arms, oil, natural gas, gems, and include huge investment in infrastructure and roads, and that all this money helps prop up the military regime there? Have you considered the fact that the Chinese government is using the Olympics to promote itself on the global stage, without consideration for China's direct responsibilities for human rights throughout the world?
We believe the Chinese government can and must take concrete steps to help end state repression in Burma now. They can join the international community in imposing economic sanctions and an international arms embargo against Burma.
San Francisco has a long history of standing up for individual rights and of speaking out against tyranny. As recently as October of last year, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution in support of the people of Burma in their struggle for democracy. Mr. Mayor, you signed this resolution on October 29, 2007.
We ask you now to honor the resolution you signed. We urge you, as Mayor of San Francisco, to withdraw San Francisco's official welcome of the Olympic Torch Relay.
Sincerely,
The Undersigned
Co-Sponsors:
Burmese American Democratic Alliance
Buddhist Peace Fellowship
International Burmese Monks Organizations (Sasana Moli)
US Campaign for Burma (USCB)
Global Exchange
BFUU Social Justice Committee
Burmese Youth Association
The Olympic Torch Relay is scheduled to arrive in San Francisco on April 9, 2008. San Francisco is the only North American stop on the worldwide 2008 Olympic Torch Relay before the summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China.
Mr. Mayor, you have been quoted in the press stating that "we are honored" to host the Olympic torch. Have you considered that the Chinese government has a policy of supporting the murderous military regime that has ruled Burma for the past 46 years? Have you considered that they are blocking resolutions at the United Nations calling for an international arms embargo against Burma? Have you considered that they are one of the largest trading partners with Burma, in arms, oil, natural gas, gems, and include huge investment in infrastructure and roads, and that all this money helps prop up the military regime there? Have you considered the fact that the Chinese government is using the Olympics to promote itself on the global stage, without consideration for China's direct responsibilities for human rights throughout the world?
We believe the Chinese government can and must take concrete steps to help end state repression in Burma now. They can join the international community in imposing economic sanctions and an international arms embargo against Burma.
San Francisco has a long history of standing up for individual rights and of speaking out against tyranny. As recently as October of last year, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution in support of the people of Burma in their struggle for democracy. Mr. Mayor, you signed this resolution on October 29, 2007.
We ask you now to honor the resolution you signed. We urge you, as Mayor of San Francisco, to withdraw San Francisco's official welcome of the Olympic Torch Relay.
Sincerely,
The Undersigned
Co-Sponsors:
Burmese American Democratic Alliance
Buddhist Peace Fellowship
International Burmese Monks Organizations (Sasana Moli)
US Campaign for Burma (USCB)
Global Exchange
BFUU Social Justice Committee
Burmese Youth Association
Mr. Mayor, you have been quoted in the press stating that "we are honored" to host the Olympic torch. Have you considered that the Chinese government has a policy of supporting the murderous military regime that has ruled Burma for the past 46 years? Have you considered that they are blocking resolutions at the United Nations calling for an international arms embargo against Burma? Have you considered that they are one of the largest trading partners with Burma, in arms, oil, natural gas, gems, and include huge investment in infrastructure and roads, and that all this money helps prop up the military regime there? Have you considered the fact that the Chinese government is using the Olympics to promote itself on the global stage, without consideration for China's direct responsibilities for human rights throughout the world?
We believe the Chinese government can and must take concrete steps to help end state repression in Burma now. They can join the international community in imposing economic sanctions and an international arms embargo against Burma.
San Francisco has a long history of standing up for individual rights and of speaking out against tyranny. As recently as October of last year, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution in support of the people of Burma in their struggle for democracy. Mr. Mayor, you signed this resolution on October 29, 2007.
We ask you now to honor the resolution you signed. We urge you, as Mayor of San Francisco, to withdraw San Francisco's official welcome of the Olympic Torch Relay.
Sincerely,
The Undersigned
Co-Sponsors:
Burmese American Democratic Alliance
Buddhist Peace Fellowship
International Burmese Monks Organizations (Sasana Moli)
US Campaign for Burma (USCB)
Global Exchange
BFUU Social Justice Committee
Burmese Youth Association
The Olympic Torch Relay is scheduled to arrive in San Francisco on April 9, 2008. San Francisco is the only North American stop on the worldwide 2008 Olympic Torch Relay before the summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China.
Mr. Mayor, you have been quoted in the press stating that "we are honored" to host the Olympic torch. Have you considered that the Chinese government has a policy of supporting the murderous military regime that has ruled Burma for the past 46 years? Have you considered that they are blocking resolutions at the United Nations calling for an international arms embargo against Burma? Have you considered that they are one of the largest trading partners with Burma, in arms, oil, natural gas, gems, and include huge investment in infrastructure and roads, and that all this money helps prop up the military regime there? Have you considered the fact that the Chinese government is using the Olympics to promote itself on the global stage, without consideration for China's direct responsibilities for human rights throughout the world?
We believe the Chinese government can and must take concrete steps to help end state repression in Burma now. They can join the international community in imposing economic sanctions and an international arms embargo against Burma.
San Francisco has a long history of standing up for individual rights and of speaking out against tyranny. As recently as October of last year, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution in support of the people of Burma in their struggle for democracy. Mr. Mayor, you signed this resolution on October 29, 2007.
We ask you now to honor the resolution you signed. We urge you, as Mayor of San Francisco, to withdraw San Francisco's official welcome of the Olympic Torch Relay.
Mr. Mayor, you have been quoted in the press stating that "we are honored" to host the Olympic torch. Have you considered that the Chinese government has a policy of supporting the murderous military regime that has ruled Burma for the past 46 years? Have you considered that they are blocking resolutions at the United Nations calling for an international arms embargo against Burma? Have you considered that they are one of the largest trading partners with Burma, in arms, oil, natural gas, gems, and include huge investment in infrastructure and roads, and that all this money helps prop up the military regime there? Have you considered the fact that the Chinese government is using the Olympics to promote itself on the global stage, without consideration for China's direct responsibilities for human rights throughout the world?
We believe the Chinese government can and must take concrete steps to help end state repression in Burma now. They can join the international community in imposing economic sanctions and an international arms embargo against Burma.
San Francisco has a long history of standing up for individual rights and of speaking out against tyranny. As recently as October of last year, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution in support of the people of Burma in their struggle for democracy. Mr. Mayor, you signed this resolution on October 29, 2007.
We ask you now to honor the resolution you signed. We urge you, as Mayor of San Francisco, to withdraw San Francisco's official welcome of the Olympic Torch Relay.
We signed the "Stand by the People of Burma - No Olympics Torch!" petition!
# 348:
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5:26 am PDT, Aug 3,
Greta Malkotzoglou, Greece
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# 347:
2:20 pm PDT, Jul 21,
Maddalena Bebi, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
# 346:
9:55 pm PDT, Jul 6,
Hubert Delgrange, France
# 345:
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12:35 pm PDT, May 8,
Victoria Mary Stong / Civil Rights Activist, New York
THIS TORCH MUST SHOW AND SUPPORT RESPECT FOR ALL COUNTRY PEOPLE. RESPECT THE WISHES OF THOSE THAT SUFFER UNDER THE HANDS OF THE CHINESE GOVERNMENT! |
# 344:
7:18 pm PDT, Apr 28,
Rikki Risatti, New York
I will personally tolerate international communions of boasting superior atheletes, as it brings us together in a friendly if not competitive manner. Only boycotting the beggining is compromising sendind a distinct message of disproval and trying to appease the masses against entering the olymipcs with imperial powers(such ARE MANY GOVERNMENTS other then the recently popular china)
I will personally tolerate international communions of boasting superior atheletes, as it brings us together in a friendly if not competitive manner. Only boycotting the beggining is compromising sendind a distinct message of disproval and trying to appease the masses against entering the olymipcs with imperial powers(such ARE MANY GOVERNMENTS other then the recently popular china)
# 343:
9:15 am PDT, Apr 27,
Name not displayed, Colorado
# 342:
6:32 pm PDT, Apr 20,
Jenny Vegan, United States Minor Outlying Islands
Boycott China!
Boycott China!
# 341:
12:43 am PDT, Apr 14,
Can Atik, Turkey
# 340:
11:14 pm PDT, Apr 11,
Esteban Rocha, Colombia
# 339:
6:14 pm PDT, Apr 9,
JoAnne Sparks, New Jersey
China supports the Burmese government which is guilty of genocide, torture and despicable human rights violations. The world cannot be silent. Stand up for the victims of this brutality and evil. China makes it possible for the Burmese government to continue these acts. The world must take action.
China supports the Burmese government which is guilty of genocide, torture and despicable human rights violations. The world cannot be silent. Stand up for the victims of this brutality and evil. China makes it possible for the Burmese government to continue these acts. The world must take action.
# 338:
4:08 pm PDT, Apr 9,
Cao Ni Ma, Texas
# 337:
2:30 pm PDT, Apr 9,
Oona Gardner, California
# 336:
11:19 am PDT, Apr 9,
Tom Luangviphat, Texas
# 335:
11:13 am PDT, Apr 9,
Mariko Duffy, California
# 334:
10:09 am PDT, Apr 9,
AUNG KHENT, New York
down with CHINA and all Asean countries supporting military regime in Burma
down with CHINA and all Asean countries supporting military regime in Burma
# 333:
9:19 am PDT, Apr 9,
Debra Metras, California
# 332:
7:55 am PDT, Apr 9,
Yvonne Roberts, California
# 331:
7:53 am PDT, Apr 9,
Name not displayed, California
# 330:
6:14 am PDT, Apr 9,
Pat Butensky, Connecticut
# 329:
6:04 am PDT, Apr 9,
Marty Butensky, Connecticut
# 328:
3:56 am PDT, Apr 9,
William Mullen, New York
Free Tibet!
Free Tibet!
# 327:
1:10 am PDT, Apr 9,
Mark Beckham-shirey, California
Freedom for the people of Burma now!
Freedom for the people of Burma now!
# 326:
8:22 pm PDT, Apr 8,
Arsenio Santos, California
We expect better human rights from china to Tibet
We expect better human rights from china to Tibet
# 325:
6:11 pm PDT, Apr 8,
Chris Read, California
The torch shall not pass.
The torch shall not pass.
# 324:
1:25 pm PDT, Apr 8,
Rachel Jones, California
# 323:
12:19 pm PDT, Apr 8,
Sarah Cornelius, California
# 322:
11:53 am PDT, Apr 8,
Peggy Johnson, Washington
# 321:
7:56 am PDT, Apr 8,
Jeffrey Moebus, California
The Time od The Empires is over; give it up China. You will be obliterated along with the Europeans and the Americans. Your time is over.
The Time od The Empires is over; give it up China. You will be obliterated along with the Europeans and the Americans. Your time is over.
# 320:
3:37 am PDT, Apr 8,
Richard Greenaway, Saint Kitts And Nevis
China must respect the rights of People
China must respect the rights of People
# 319:
2:12 am PDT, Apr 8,
Fumiko Docker, California
# 318:
9:27 pm PDT, Apr 7,
Min Thet Naing, Austria
China simply out of Burma and NO VETO at UNSC in near future.
China simply out of Burma and NO VETO at UNSC in near future.
# 317:
8:48 pm PDT, Apr 7,
Steve Young, California
I wholeheartedly support the Burmese people andtheir right to choose their government style. I also admire their courage, and commitment and support their non violent call to freedom. Our country is honor bound to stand with them.
I wholeheartedly support the Burmese people andtheir right to choose their government style. I also admire their courage, and commitment and support their non violent call to freedom. Our country is honor bound to stand with them.
# 316:
5:25 pm PDT, Apr 7,
Hla Myint, Malaysia
# 315:
3:03 pm PDT, Apr 7,
Linda Pasek, California
# 314:
12:56 pm PDT, Apr 7,
Chris Kalahar, California
We must show our support for the people of Tibet, Burma, and Darfur!
We must show our support for the people of Tibet, Burma, and Darfur!
# 313:
9:43 am PDT, Apr 7,
Joe Strickland, Louisiana
I wish I could be at the protest with all of y'all!!!
I wish I could be at the protest with all of y'all!!!
# 312:
10:28 pm PDT, Apr 6,
Chris Stonum, California
# 311:
2:30 pm PDT, Apr 6,
Thet Myint, New York
# 310:
1:23 pm PDT, Apr 6,
Derek Capito, California
# 309:
12:24 am PDT, Apr 6,
Colin Van Hare, California
A man happens upon a little girl tossing beached starfish into the ocean before they die in the morning sun. The man considers the thousands of starfish washed upon the shore and asks, “What’s the point? There are so many, you couldn’t possibly make a difference.” The girl picks up another starfish and pitches it into the surf. “I made a difference to that one,” she says.
A man happens upon a little girl tossing beached starfish into the ocean before they die in the morning sun. The man considers the thousands of starfish washed upon the shore and asks, “What’s the point? There are so many, you couldn’t possibly make a difference.” The girl picks up another starfish and pitches it into the surf. “I made a difference to that one,” she says.
# 308:
10:48 pm PDT, Apr 5,
Kristie Nakasato, California
# 307:
9:59 pm PDT, Apr 5,
May Lim, California
people power, down with the dictatorship. boyscott china 2008 olympics
people power, down with the dictatorship. boyscott china 2008 olympics
# 306:
7:16 pm PDT, Apr 5,
Susu Chan, California
# 305:
2:13 pm PDT, Apr 5,
Julie Lwin, New York
"No" to China Olympic, the country trades arms to Myanmar government for the intention of killing own people.
"No" to China Olympic, the country trades arms to Myanmar government for the intention of killing own people.
# 303:
2:01 pm PDT, Apr 4,
George Marshall, Oregon
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For more impact, add a personal comment here
# 302:
7:35 am PDT, Apr 3,
Kirstin Christianson, Wisconsin
# 301:
7:45 pm PDT, Apr 2,
Name not displayed, California
