Message from a Clan Mother - Democratic Underground

H2O Man

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Wed Aug-24-11 07:08 PM
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Message from a Clan Mother

“The Earth and myself are of One Mind.” – Hinmuuttu-yalatlat (Chief Joseph)

My Clan Mother asked me to pass a request on to members of the Democratic Underground. I told her that I wasn't confident that this was the best time to ask, but she said that it actually is the very best time. And so here goes.

There are two important phone calls and/or letters that people who are interested in supporting environmental justice efforts can and should do. E-mails are okay, but both hand-written “snail-mail” letters and direct phone calls are much more essential.

The first letter/phone call goes to President Obama. He can be reached at:
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500
Comments: 202-456-1111
Switchboard: 202-456-1414

Tell President Obama that you want him to “Just Say 'NO!”” to the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline. This is an urgent issue, that needs as many people of good will as possible to act on.

Second, in regard to the growing issue of “hydro-fracking,” the eyes of the nation are now on New York State. No matter if you are, or are not, a resident of our state, it is extremely important that Governor Andrew Cuomo hear from you. Here is his contact information:
New York State Capital Building
Albany, NY 12224
518-474-8390
Please call and write to Governor Cuomo, and tell him to “Just Say 'No!'” to hydro-fracking.

On a personal note: If you contact Governor Cuomo's office, feel free to tell the person that you are speaking with (or who is reading your letter) that you have a friend who is heading up a very real hunger strike this fall, directed at opening up personal communication with Andrew Cuomo. Say that your friend is presently reaching out to both former Governor Mario Cumo and Henrik Dullea, both of whom he was acquainted with during Mario's political career, when in contact with the Six Nations Iroquois Confederacy. And, if you want, tell them that you want a response from his office, because you plan to do your part in promoting this event in your local/area media.
We are going to make clear that besides the business interests, there are combined scientific and spiritual aspects to this conflict. My efforts are being coordinated with the top scientists involved in the fight against fracking. I'm also getting the support of the wide range of environmental organizations struggling to protect the water supply.

I need your help. Today, I am reduced to hobbling from one room to the next, using one of my canes. (It is one carved by a Seneca man in the 1880s.) I have my little electric box on my lower back, so that my I can get about. I'm bathed in “Icy-Hot” cream from my back to my knees. But your friend is struggling. Please make these calls, and/or write those letters.

Thank you for your assistance.

Your friend,
H2O Man