Message from Leonard Peltier and the LPDOC

This is being sent on behalf of contact@whoisleonardpeltier.info URL:
http://www.whoisleonardpeltier.info


May 18, 2008

Greetings.  We hope this message finds you well and in good spirits.

As many of you already know, due to recent circumstances beyond
his control, Leonard Peltier has had no choice but to dissolve the
Leonard Peltier Defense Committee.  However, you should also know
that Leonard's family has no intention of letting this occurrence
prevent us from continuing our efforts on Leonard's behalf. Rather
than being defeated, this occurrence has strengthened our -- and
his -- resolve.

Today, we are very happy to officially announce that a new support
organization has been established for Leonard -- the Leonard Peltier
Defense Offense Committee (LPDOC), incorporated in the State of
North Dakota. Details about the LPDOC will be released in the days
and weeks ahead. We encourage you to often visit our Web site at
http://www.whoisleonardpeltier.info for all the latest information.

Supporters beware!  The LPDOC is the only organization authorized to
raise funds, by any means, for Leonard's legal defense and freedom
campaign. Former Peltier resources -- web site addresses such as
freepeltier.org, leonardpeltier.org, leonardpeltier.net, etc.,
selected MySpace pages, and the Freedom Walk at www.freedomwalk.com
-- are no longer affiliated with Leonard Peltier or his network of
family, friends and other supporters; and in no way do these Internet
resources represent Leonard's views or contribute to Leonard's
freedom campaign -- financially or otherwise. We request that you
immediately link instead to http://www.whoisleonardpeltier.info,
as well as delete the Freedom Walk widget from your Web sites,
blogs, and MySpace and Facebook pages.

All unpleasantness aside, as we make this new beginning, we hope
you will recommit to the struggle and continue to walk with Leonard
towards freedom. Join with us to bring Leonard home.

Please make note of and circulate the LPDOC's contact information:

Leonard Peltier Defense Offense Committee (LPDOC)
PO Box 7488, Fargo, ND  58106
Phone: 701/235-2206
E-mail: contact@whoisleonardpeltier.info
Web: http://www.whoisleonardpeltier.info

If you or others wish to receive e-mail updates from the LPDOC,
please visit our home page at http://www.whoisleonardpeltier.info
and enter your e-mail address in the "Receive Updates" text box
provided on the right sidebar. Please be patient as the program
adds your contact information to our listserv.

Oh, and we have another reason to celebrate today.  For the fifth
consecutive year, Leonard has been nominated for the Nobel Peace
Prize! You can read the press release at
http://www.whoisleonardpeltier.info/mediarelease20080518.htm.

At the Nobel Prize committee's request, we ask that you NOT write
letters in support of the nomination.  The recipient of the 2008
Nobel Peace Prize will be announced later this year.

Sincerely,


Betty Ann Peltier-Solano, Coordinator



A MESSAGE FROM LEONARD PELTIER

Greetings Sisters, Brothers, Friends, and Supporters.

I have sad news.  A long time friend and Elder from the Lakota Oglala
Nation, Ellen Moves Camp, has passed on.  Those of us who really
knew her will dearly miss her as she was a big inspiration to all
of us. She loved and fought for her People and the Nation without
ever once that I know of complaining or asking for something for
her personal use. She had good reason to fight against Dick Wilson
and the corrupt government regime. She lost family members at the
Wounded Knee massacre.  Then in Wounded Knee in 1973, they killed
her nephew Buddy Lamont.  So, for now, I will say this to you,
Auntie Ellen... Soon I too will pass on.  Remember me when I arrive
wherever you're going, as I want to go there, too.  Take care.

Well, the Leonard Peltier Defense Offense Committee (LPDOC) has
officially opened.  We have an office and family members and friends
have volunteered to go in and get files set up and the office
arranged for all the important work that needs to be done.  Wow,
I feel so good about this.  In particular, I feel so good because
so many Indians have come to my aid.  Unbelievable. Thank you.
For the past two or three years, people have been telling me that
Indians don't support me anymore.  Thank you, brothers and sisters,
for proving those people wrong.

And the non-Indian supporters... Without the help you've been
giving, we would not be this far along.  Thank you for your loyalty.
I love you all, too.

Politically we are as strong as ever.  We'll become stronger, too.

How about this election?  People want a change.  That is all there
is to it. Some politically influential friends tell me that drastic
change is coming that will surprise even me.  But we can't let our
guard down.  We have to keep pushing for change... for our tribal
sovereignty and cultural survival... for Mother Earth.

I can't tell you how much it means to me that so many young people
are standing up, speaking up for the People.  Also for the country,
the whole world.  The Struggle will continue and, to older people
like me, that means so much.  Thank you for your sacrifice.

So, we have a new office, address, and phone number.  We have a new
Web site, too.  Let's rebuild... 10 times stronger than we were in
2000. Instead of a million hits to our Web site a day, let's make
it 10 million. (smile)

To the support groups out there... I know you're still there.
Let's do this!  I know we can.

I'm asking everyone to give their full support to my sister Betty
Ann and my niece Kari Ann. I am certain they're in the office for
no other reason than to win my freedom.

I'll sign up for a parole hearing soon.  Keep in mind that according
to the laws in 1976, when I was indicted, I am eligible for mandatory
release after 30 years.  Under those laws, consecutive sentences
aggregate together.  So, kolas, this means I have served my time!!!
So soon, then... if we work together as a team and don't let anyone
distract us.

Take care.

In the Spirit of Crazy Horse... Doksha (Later),


Leonard Peltier



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