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NWR: PLEASE SIGN THIS PETITION (FOR A FRIEND)

Mrs_B Posted:

NWR: PLEASE SIGN THIS PETITION (FOR A FRIEND)

Girls, I received an email today from my boss. A friend of hers (a fellow attorney in Orlando) is going through hell right now... read below and please sign this petition!
This is her email:

Hello everyone. I know that some of you know the situation with my Mom
and some of you may not. For those of you who may not, the story in a nutshell is that my Mother went to Vietnam to visit family in September of last year. While there she was arrested (yes she is an American citizen). She has remained there for a full year without being charged with any crime, she has been denied access to an attorney, and she has had limited medical and dental attention (they withheld all prescription medications for 8 months!) She lives in a very small jail cell where she sleeps on the floor and gets two meals of rice and vegetables a day. My Mother's only crime is that she has been a very loud advocate for democracy in Vietnam. For this, she is considered a terrorist in Vietnam. The Vietnamese government has investigated and has not found that my Mother did any illegal acts in Vietnam. As I stated, her only act is to speak out against the government while here in the states. For this, she may still be prosecuted. That being said here is what I am asking you to do to help my Mom:

1. Please sign a Petition to Congress to help my Mom.

2. Please forward this petition to your friends and family and have them
forward it to their friends and family.


THIS IS THE LINK TO THE PETITION


THANKS LADIES!!!!!!!
luvabul Posted:

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thats so sad!

Lools Posted:

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signed it
Trishthedish Posted:

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Such a sad story. I am so sorry...

I just signed the petition..
rachie Posted:

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That is very sad.

I just signed it
Mrs_B Posted:

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Thanks ladies!!
Mrs_B Posted:

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BUMP!

Klarabelle Posted:

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Horrible!! Glad to help!

Mrs_B Posted:

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BUMP

libby2595 Posted:

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i signed

snydl40 Posted:

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I signed. That is horrible.

Kara and Todd Posted:

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Wow, a horrible story! I really hope she is released soon!

Your boss's friend really should organize a letter writing campaign or a postcard campaign or even an email campaign or something like that. (These can be organized via the internet -- she can even have a form letter posted online)

Before I became a lawyer, I did some advocacy work in the nonprofit sector. Internet petitions are not highly regarded at all... Yes, it's SOMETHING, but getting people to write / mail / or even email their reps in Congress is far more effective!

Good luck to her and all the best to her mom! I really hope someone takes notice and is able to get the government to help!!

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