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We, the Undersigned, endorse the following petition:

Free Anthony!

Target: Mr. M.L. Thavesan Ladman, Private Secretary to The King of Thailand, Thailand; Mr. M.L. Thavesan Ladman, Principle Private Secretary to His Majesty The King of Thail, Thailand
Sponsor: Mattijs Kat, None
  • Signatures: 375
  • Goal: 3,000
  • Deadline: 6-27-2006
Anthony from Ghana was convicted in spring 1993 for drug trafficking. Having served over 12 years, he still faces an incredible 28 years more. Abandoned by his country and family, he needs help. Free Anthony Now!

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Number Date Prefix Name Country Why I am signing this page?
377 12:23 pm PST, Nov 22   Ismihan Kilicaslan Netherlands Everyone deserves a second chance! ______________________________________________ SEVEN ADVICE OF RUMI In generosity and helping others be like a river in compassion and grace be like sun in concealing others' faults be like night in anger and fury be like dead in modesty and humility be like earth in tolerance be like a sea Either exist as you are or be as you look RUMI
376 9:38 am PST, Nov 20   Anonymous United States because we need to help him and make sure that he gets out and that he can move on with his life
375 3:02 am PDT, Sep 10   john omeara Canada the evidence against this man should be reviewed
374 12:07 am PDT, Apr 20   Henry Nusser United States These laws have to be changed!
373 11:10 pm PDT, Apr 16   Robin Nusser United States What are these 3rd world countries trying to prove with these outrageous sentences and even death by firing squads or hanging? Terrorists, murderers and rapists get off easier. What morons, thats why they will always be 3rd world countries with mentalities like that! But the real slap in the face is their home countries turn their backs on their own people like a bunch of cowards.
372 1:51 am PDT, Apr 7   Anonymous Denmark Read about the whole case from a friend Peter Urhoj who have visited Anthony a few times. serving 40 years with No evidence proven!!
371 9:41 pm PST, Mar 4   Nadja Thorby New Zealand 12 years is far too long, 28 more is even worse.
370 7:44 am PST, Jan 24 Mr. Bill Lauer United States Something needs to be done to help. Hasn't he served enough time? My god one mistake one poor choice. 12 Years is enough especially in that type of enviroment.
369 1:52 am PST, Dec 20   donal quirke Ireland i hope to add my voice to free anthony
368 8:13 am PST, Dec 4   Marieke van Dijl Netherlands Anthony must be free
367 1:11 pm PST, Nov 19   Kirsten Mora United States To support human rights!
366 12:53 pm PST, Nov 19 Ms. Cassie Peterson United States Everyone deserves a second chance!
365 11:44 pm PST, Nov 18   Anonymous United States trying to help
364 8:10 pm PST, Nov 18 Ms. Anonymous United States Just trying to help with unjust laws
363 7:20 pm PST, Nov 18   KELSEY BREMER United States Because my friend and sister jordan asked me too, and if this is all i have to do to help out a friend then of course i will sign it.
362 9:56 am PST, Nov 18   Samantha Culp United States To give a man a second chance!
361 8:35 am PST, Nov 18   Kate Clements United States I believe the time served so far is more than suitable for the crime. 28 more years is too harsh.
360 7:02 am PST, Nov 18 Ms. Amy Goldsmith United States Because no one deserves to live like this for such a little crime.
359 11:05 pm PST, Nov 17   Emy Ziemba United States it's just not fair
358 9:46 pm PST, Nov 17   Kelly Welch United States 30 years to death for drug trafficing is just plane crazy!!
357 9:35 pm PST, Nov 17 Ms. Lexi Martinez United States This isn't right. He deserves a 2nd chance.
356 9:34 pm PST, Nov 17   Elizabeth Lind United States Because twelve years is outragous when the US justice system gives senteces like this at least half of his time served maybe less. No one should be abandoned.
355 9:28 pm PST, Nov 17 Mr. kelin skurka United States the real criminal here is the thai legal system and quality of life in the prisons. every human should be given a right to a fair trial and a fitting punishment. these sentences are outrageous.
354 9:11 pm PST, Nov 17   Jordan Alvillar United States Because no one deserves this kind of treatment. EVERYONE DESERVES A SECOND CHANCE.
353 10:05 pm PDT, Aug 17 Ms. Anonymous Ireland Prison sentences in Thailand are ridiculous.bless this poor man who everyne has given up on. I'll be praying for you Anthony
352 9:49 am PDT, Jul 23 Ms. Jo Thom Australia Rapists get less time, the man made a mistake and has paid for it, it's time he was allowed to move on. Justice has been served, now let him live his life.
351 10:17 pm PDT, Jul 20 Mr. Anonymous Australia I do hope someone in power will hear our plea.

Free Anthony!

Anthony Addison was convicted for drug trafficking in spring 1993. Without evidence or a fair trial he was thrown behind bars. For over 12 years now he has managed to survive the everyday struggle in Bangkwang Prison of Thailand, cynically called the Bangkok Hilton.

No other foreigner is locked up for as long as he has been in lockup now. Most countries have a treaty with the Thai government. This means they are extradited after 8 years back to their homeland. Not Anthony.

It is truly a miracle he has survived this far. The basis of his survival is also the reason I ask you to sign this petition. Anthony has the most positive view on life one can have, either inside or outside prison. Everyday he works out, running, lifting weights. He keeps his body fit which helps him keep his mind clean. He runs a class of over 30 students, fellow prisoners, and teaches them English. He is the head of the Christian community inside the prison, giving inmates hope and teaching them moral values.

Anthony is busy writing a book telling his life story. Anthony is an amazing guy who deserves freedom after suffering for so long.

His everyday life consists of 16 hours in his crammed cell. 28 people on a big concrete bed of 25 square meters and a hole serving as toilet. Available water comes from the river and his daily menu is brown rice porridge with fish heads. Corrupt correctional officers will increase your suffering unless you have some money.

No one else helps Anthony, so I will. Help me help Anthony. Sign the petition and I will send it to His Royal Highness The King of Thailand.

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