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Biden in Cedar Rapids and other events coming up this week
[Politics] (Bleeding Heartland - Front Page)Governor Chet Culver and Lieutenant Governor Patty Judge are kicking off their re-election campaign this week with events all over the state. One highlight will be Tuesday's rally at noon in Cedar Rapids' Greene Square Park, headlined by Vice President Joe Biden. To RSVP for any of the Culver campaign events, click here. Follow me after the jump for the whole event calendar. If you know of anything I've left out, please post a comment or send me an e-mail: desmoinesdem AT yahoo.com. Monday, M ...
Governor Chet Culver and Lieutenant Governor Patty Judge are kicking off their re-election campaign this week with events all over the state. One highlight will be Tuesday's rally at noon in Cedar Rapids' Greene Square Park, headlined by Vice President Joe Biden. To RSVP for any of the Culver campaign events, click here.Follow me after the jump for the whole event calendar. If you know of anything I've left out, please post a comment or send me an e-mail: desmoinesdem AT yahoo.com.
Monday, May 17Bike to Work week begins. The event is designed to promote cycling for its many benefits including like increased health and fitness, reducing our environmental impact, and promoting outdoor enjoyment. The event is statewide with multiple local Bike Month events occurring all over the state. Learn about them here. Join other Iowans to bike to work, or register even if you don't work or can't ride there. Find more about Bike Week, Bike Month, and other BikeIowa events and programs at www.bikeiowa.com. Sponsors include BikeIowa and the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation.
The Culver/Judge re-election campaign is holding several kick-off events:
WHAT: Polk County Kick-Off Event
WHO: Governor Chet Culver, Lt. Governor Patty Judge, First Lady Mari Culver
WHEN: 10:00 AM
WHERE: Hoover High School
4800 Aurora Ave.
Des Moines, IAWHAT: Story County "Choosing a Better Iowa" Event
WHO: Governor Chet Culver, First Lady Mari Culver
WHEN: 12:15 PM
WHERE: American Country
327 Main Street
Ames, IA
Main Street Walk: Caf? Diem
229 Main Street
Ames, IAWHAT: Jasper County "Choosing a Better Iowa" Event
WHO: Lt. Governor Patty Judge
WHEN: 12:30 PM
WHERE: DMACC - Newton
Room 210 A
600 N. 2nd Ave. W.
Newton, IAWHAT: Marshall County "Choosing a Better Iowa" Event
WHO: Governor Chet Culver, First Lady Mari Culver
WHEN: 2:30 PM
WHERE: American Legion
1301 S. Center St.
Marshalltown, IAWHAT: Poweshiek County "Choosing a Better Iowa" Event
WHO: Lt. Governor Patty Judge
WHEN: 2:30 PM
WHERE: Grinnell College
Joe Rosenfeld Center, Room 209
1115 8th Ave.
Grinnell, IAWHAT: Black Hawk County "Choosing a Better Iowa" Event
WHO: Governor Chet Culver, Lt. Governor Patty Judge
WHEN: 5:30 PM
WHERE: UAW
2615 Washington St.
Waterloo, IAU.S. Senate candidate Tom Fiegen is meeting with Union County Democrats at the A&G; Steakhouse, 211 W. Adams in Creston, beginning at 5:00 pm.
Tuesday, May 18
Bob Krause's campaign is planning a Muscatine event from 6 to 7pm. Contact the campaign for more details.
It's another packed day of events for the Culver/Judge campaign:
WHAT: Linn County "Choosing a Better Iowa" Event
WHO: Governor Chet Culver, Lt. Governor Patty Judge, First Lady Mari Culver
WHEN: 12:00 PM
WHERE: Greene Square Park
Cedar Rapids, IAWHAT: Johnson County "Choosing a Better Iowa" Event
WHO: Governor Chet Culver, First Lady Mari Culver
WHEN: 3:00 PM
WHERE: IMU River Terrace
125 N. Madison St.
Iowa City, IAWHAT: Jones County "Choosing a Better Iowa" Event
WHO: Lt. Governor Patty Judge
WHEN: 3:00 PM
WHERE: Lawrence Community Center
600 E. Main St.
Anamosa, IAWHAT: Jackson County "Choosing a Better Iowa" Event
WHO: Lt. Governor Patty Judge
WHEN: 5:15 PM
WHERE: Maquoketa Public Library
126 S. 2nd St.
Maquoketa, IAWHAT: Scott County "Choosing a Better Iowa" Event
WHO: Governor Chet Culver
WHEN: 5:30 PM
WHERE: Figge Art Museum
Dining Room & Bar
225 W. 2nd St.
Davenport, IAWHAT: Clinton County "Choosing a Better Iowa" Event
WHO: Lt. Governor Patty Judge
WHEN: 7:30 PM
WHERE: Clinton County Democrats Headquarters
224 22nd Pl.
Clinton, IAWednesday, May 19
It's the last day to RSVP for the Interfaith Alliance of Iowa's "Faith and Freedom" reception on May 24 (details below). Call (515) 279-8715 for more information.
The Culver/Judge re-election kickoff events continue:
WHAT: Dubuque County "Choosing a Better Iowa" Event
WHO: Governor Chet Culver
WHEN: 8:15 AM
WHERE: Grand River Center
River Room
500 Bell St.
Dubuque, IAWHAT: Muscatine County "Choosing a Better Iowa" Event
WHO: Lt. Governor Patty Judge
WHEN: 8:30 AM
WHERE: Muscatine Community College
Larson Hall
152 Colorado St.
Muscatine, IAWHAT: Clayton County "Choosing a Better Iowa" Event
WHO: Governor Chet Culver
WHEN: 11:00 AM
WHERE: Old Man River Restaurant and Brewery
123 A St.
McGregor, IAWHAT: Henry County "Choosing a Better Iowa" Event
WHO: Lt. Governor Patty Judge
WHEN: 11:00 AM
WHERE: Tazza Bella Coffee House
120 S. Main St.
Mt. Pleasant, IAWHAT: Jefferson County "Choosing a Better Iowa" Event
WHO: Lt. Governor Patty Judge
WHEN: 12:30 PM
WHERE: Revelations Cafe and Bookstore
Meeting Room
112 N. Main St.
Fairfield, IAWHAT: Winneshiek County "Choosing a Better Iowa" Event
WHO: Governor Chet Culver
WHEN: 1:15 PM
WHERE: Hotel Winneshiek
104 E. Water St.
Decorah, IAWHAT: Mahaska County "Choosing a Better Iowa" Event
WHO: Lt. Governor Patty Judge
WHEN: 3:00 PM
WHERE: Smokey Row
109 S. Market St.
Oskaloosa, IAWHAT: Floyd County "Choosing a Better Iowa" Event
WHO: Governor Chet Culver
WHEN: 3:45 PM
WHERE: Iowa Title & Realty Company
101 N. Main St.
Charles City, IAWHAT: Marion County "Choosing a Better Iowa" Event
WHO: Lt. Governor Patty Judge
WHEN: 5:00 PM
WHERE: VFW Meeting Hall
413 S. Lincoln St.
Knoxville, IAWHAT: Cerro Gordo County "Choosing a Better Iowa" Event
WHO: Governor Chet Culver
WHEN: 5:30 PM
WHERE: The Rose Bowl
15079 Partridge Ave.
Mason City, IAWHAT: Warren County "Choosing a Better Iowa" Event
WHO: Lt. Governor Patty Judge
WHEN: 7:00 PM
WHERE: TBDThursday, May 20
State Senator Rob Hogg and State Senator Joe Bolkcom have scheduled a fundraiser at the Quality Inn in Des Moines (2nd and the Freeway) from 4-6 p.m.
More Culver/Judge events around the state:
WHAT: Hamilton County "Choosing a Better Iowa" Event
WHO: Lt. Governor Patty Judge
WHEN: 9:00 AM
WHERE: Webster City Fire Department
919 Superior St.
Webster City, IAWHAT: Woodbury County "Choosing a Better Iowa" Event
WHO: Governor Chet Culver
WHEN: 10:15 AM
WHERE: Sioux City Art Center
225 Nebraska St.
Sioux City, IAWHAT: Greene County "Choosing a Better Iowa" Event
WHO: First Lady Mari Culver
WHEN: 10:30 AM
WHERE: Uptown Cafe
108 W State St
Jefferson, IA 50129WHAT: Webster County "Choosing a Better Iowa" Event
WHO: Lt. Governor Patty Judge
WHEN: 11:00 AM
WHERE: Best Western Starlite
Jupiter Room
1518 3rd Ave. NW
Ft. Dodge, IAWHAT: Monona County "Choosing a Better Iowa" Event
WHO: Governor Chet Culver
WHEN: 12:30 PM
WHERE: Onawa Library
707 Iowa Ave.
Onawa, IAWHAT: Boone County "Choosing a Better Iowa" Event
WHO: First Lady Mari Culver
WHEN: 12:30 PM
WHERE: Colorado Grill
South Marshall Street
Boone, IA 50036WHAT: Kossuth County "Choosing a Better Iowa" Event
WHO: Lt. Governor Patty Judge
WHEN: 1:30 PM
WHERE: Algona Public Library
Meeting Room B
210 N. Phillips St.
Algona, IAWHAT: Harrison County "Choosing a Better Iowa" Event
WHO: Governor Chet Culver
WHEN: 3:00 PM
WHERE: Home of Jay Schaben
805 Remsen St.
Dunlap, IA* (private, invitation-only event)WHAT: Clay County "Choosing a Better Iowa" Event
WHO: Lt. Governor Patty Judge
WHEN: 4:00 PM
WHERE: Spencer Senior Center
Dining Room
1900 N. Grand, Ste. A
Spencer, IAWHAT: Pottawattamie County "Choosing a Better Iowa" Event
WHO: Governor Chet Culver
WHEN: 5:30 PM
WHERE: Bayliss Park
530 1st Ave.
Council Bluffs, IAWHAT: Carroll County "Choosing a Better Iowa" Event
WHO: Lt. Governor Patty Judge
WHEN: 7:00 PM
WHERE: Charlie's Restaurant
Polly's Room
1730 N. US Hwy 71
Carroll, IAFriday, May 21
The week-long Culver/Judge kickoff tour concludes at the Polk County Democrats' big spring event. Many Iowa Democratic candidates will be there. Click here for more details.
WHAT: Louisa County "Choosing a Better Iowa" Event Flood Recovery Drive
WHO: Governor Chet Culver
WHEN: 8:10 AM
WHERE: Oakville City Hall
601 2nd St.
Oakville, IAWHAT: Des Moines County "Choosing a Better Iowa" Event
WHO: Governor Chet Culver
WHEN: 9:15 AM
WHERE: Dankwardt Park
Small Shelter
700 Block of Dankwardt Park Drive
Burlington, IAWHAT: Union County "Choosing a Better Iowa" Event
WHO: Lt. Governor Judge
WHEN: 10:15 AM
WHERE: Restored Depot
City Council Chambers
116 W. Adams St.
Creston, IAWHAT: Lee County "Choosing a Better Iowa" Event
WHO: Governor Chet Culver
WHEN: 11:30 AM
WHERE: The Corner Tab
300 4th St.
West Point, IAWHAT: Clarke County "Choosing a Better Iowa" Event
WHO: Lt. Governor Judge
WHEN: 12:15 PM
WHERE: Southern Hills Winery
1400 W. Clay St.
Osceola, IAWHAT: Wapello County "Choosing a Better Iowa" Event
WHO: Governor Chet Culver
WHEN: 2:30 PM
WHERE: UFCW
1305 E. Mary St.
Ottumwa, IAWHAT: Monroe County "Choosing a Better Iowa" Event
WHO: Lt. Governor Judge
WHEN: 2:30 PM
WHERE: White Buffalo Restaurant
100 Hwy 34 East
Albia, IAWHAT: Polk County "Choosing a Better Iowa" Event Tour Wrap-Up
WHO: Governor Chet Culver, Lt. Governor Patty Judge, First Lady Mari Culver
WHEN: 5:30 PM
WHERE: Vittoria Lodge
7200 NW 2nd Ave.
Ankeny, IASaturday, May 22
From the Iowa Environmental Council newsletter:
Dedication of 200-acre addition to the Boone Forks Wildlife Management Area
May 22, northeast of Stratford, Hamilton County
The public is invited to experience and celebrate this property with a scenic oak-hickory woodland that also features prairie remnants, wet meadows and riparian woodland. It is slated to be part of one of Iowa's next Bird Conservation Areas for its importance to species such as the rapidly declining cerulean warbler (Dendroica cerulea). The site's quarter mile of the Boone River will also help preserve one of Iowa's highest quality stream segments. Hosted by the project's primary conservation partners, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the National Wild Turkey Federation and the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation. Watch www.inhf.org/events for more details or call Ann Robinson at 515-288-1846.
From I'M for Iowa:
May 22 - Flood Recovery Day Trip (Cedar Rapids)
Volunteers will do light labor in service to neighborhoods still suffering from the 2008 floods, All skill levels welcome. Carpool to Cedar Rapids, leaving at 7:00 am from Plymouth United Church of Christ, 4126 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines. Arrive back in Des Moines by 6:00 pm. Bring a sack lunch and register by May 6th at www.iowaipl.org/crfloodrecovery or contact Stephen Lauer at iowa.actioncorps@gmail.com or (515) 343-0553.Sunday, May 23
Calling all central Iowa parents and grandparents of young children: Des Moines native Justin Roberts, creator of fantastic music for kids and adults, is playing a free concert in the lower bridge court of Merle Hay Mall at 3 pm. Bring money, though, because you'll probably want to buy some of his CDs afterwards.
Monday, May 24
The Interfaith Alliance of Iowa is holding our Protecting Faith and Freedom Annual Award Reception at Drake University in the Olmsted Center from 6:30 - 9:00 pm. The reception honors Governor Robert Ray "for his commitment to civility as well as his work as governor in welcoming refugees to our state." The keynote speaker is Rev. Timothy McDonald from Atlanta, Georgia as our keynote speaker.
Rev. McDonald serves on the Boards of People for the American Way and is founder of the African American Minister's Leadership Council and current President of the African American Minister's In Action, both core groups of PFAW.
For more information or to make a reservation, call the Interfaith Alliance of Iowa at (515) 279-8715.
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140 SA Elite Confirm Deliberately Indifference to Rule-of-Law; No Objections to SA Gov. persecution of ‘RH White Refugee’
[Africa] (Afrigator)Sent to: [The Honourable Jason Kenney, P.C., M.P., Min. of Citizenship and Immigration Canada] [Mr. Charles Hawkins, Manager of Media Relations, Immigration & Refugee Board of Canada] [Mr. William Davis, Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada:Refugee Protection Division] [High Comm. Mr. Abraham Sokhaya Nkomo, SA High Commissioner to Canada] [High Commissioner Ruth Archibald, High Commission of Canada in Pretoria] [Sir Vidia & Lady Nadira Naipaul; c/o: Evening Standard Mng Ed.: Doug Will ...
Sent to: [The Honourable Jason Kenney, P.C., M.P., Min. of Citizenship and Immigration Canada] [Mr. Charles Hawkins, Manager of Media Relations, Immigration & Refugee Board of Canada] [Mr. William Davis, Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada:Refugee Protection Division] [High Comm. Mr. Abraham Sokhaya Nkomo, SA High Commissioner to Canada] [High Commissioner Ruth Archibald, High Commission of Canada in Pretoria] [Sir Vidia & Lady Nadira Naipaul; c/o: Evening Standard Mng Ed.: Doug Wills] [UN High Commissioner for Refugees] [Amnesty Intnl: Refugee Team] [EU Cncl. Ref. & Exiles (ECRE)] [Mr. Brandon Huntley, c/o: Attorney Russel Kaplan] [Foreign Ambassadors & High Commissioners] [SA Press Ombud] [ProJourn] 30 Media Corporations Editors; [1/5/25]7 Political Party Leaders; [0/0/7]2 Gov. Protection Bodies, including the Public Protector; [0/0/2]12 Human Rights Orgs, incl. the F.W. de Klerk and Nelson Mandela Foundations; [1/4/7]9 University Vice Chancellors; [0/0/9] 76 Academics who signed a Petition to the Canadian Charge DAffaires in Pretoria, objecting to the granting of White Refugee status to Brandon Huntley. [3/3/73]140 of SAs Academic, Media, Political and Civil Society TRC Leaders were personally contacted to determine their commitment to the Rule of Law. They were informed that it was assumed that they (a) are Proudly TRC SA leaders who agree that if SA does not value non-violent civil disobedience free speech dissent, it is not a democratic country and (b) if informed of evidence the SA government is legally and politically persecuting a SA citizen; they would wish to express their democratic objections thereto, with at the very least a public comment, that they object. Not one would provide a comment to object to the SA Government persecution of the RHWR. Not one disputed the RHWRs persecution: the illegal arrest, detention, obstruction of justice, denial of defence and due process, conviction & sentence for a lawful act; i.e. political & legal persecution. 123 (87%) were so deliberately indifferent they had no objection to their comment being stated as: Deliberate Indifference: I, Name (Job Description) am deliberately indifferent to certain people of certain ethnicities and/or ideologies and/or cultures and/or religions being politically and legally persecuted and prosecuted; and you and Brandon Huntley, fit one or more of those particular ethnic, ideological, cultural or religious categories, towards whom I am deliberately indifferent; or on occasion, whose persecution I publicly, or privately endorse.Persecution of RHWR who sent 6 SA politicians, 5 SMSs calling them Kaffirs: Murderers, Rapists, Corrupt Politicians, Thieves, Gang Drug Dealers, Politicians whose public speeches/songs include Kill the Boere (Malema), Kill Whites (Nelson Mandela) or One Bullet, one Farmer (Mokaba).. all are entitled to their Rule-of-Law Constitutional Rights. They may not be illegally arrested or detained, or denied any of their free and fair trial constitutional rights. What Rule-of-Law rights does a RHWR have if you call a Lying, Hypocrit politician a Kaffir? None!RHWR can be: (a) illegally arrested, without a valid arrest warrant (18 July 2007); (b) denied right to appear in court within 24 hours of arrest (19 July 2007); (c) illegally detained for 33 days in Pollsmoor prison (18 July 22 Aug 2007); (c) denied right to information (alleged Arrest Warrant) to defend her rights (18 July 2007 to present); (d) denied impartial investigating Officer, Prosecutor and Magistrate (18 July to present); (e) framed in court by Investigating Officer and Prosecutor who intentionally withhold critical evidence of innocence (cellphone conversations with plaintiff) from the court; (f) framed by Magistrate who ignores Plaintiff committing perjury on affidavit and witness stand; (g) denied valid legal internationally recognized Political Necessity defence; (h) denied expert witness evidentiary testimony; (i) denied right to not be found guilty of an act that is lawful (i.e. as per reasonableness test); (j) denied right to withdraw formal admissions if Prosecution breach the Formal Admission/Plea Agreement; (k) denied right not to be sentenced to a suspended prison sentence for an act that the law says is lawful; (l) denied right to file a complaint with the police documenting your persecution, for their investigation. Succinctly; if you are a RHWR; you can be legally & politically persecuted and prosecuted, & not one Proudly South African Hypocrit, will object to your persecution; i.e. F*ck-the-Rule-of-Law!? F*ck-the-Rule-of-Law.. First They Came.First they came .. is a poem (amended below) attributed to Pastor Martin Niemller (18921984) about the inactivity of German intellectuals, while the Nazis purged targets, group after group.THEY CAME FIRST for the RHWR who called lying corrupt two-faced hypocrit politicians Kaffirs ,and I didn't speak up because I am repulsed by bigots, who use Kaffir Nigger Whitey hate-speech.THEN THEY CAME for the Afrikaners, Boere and foreigners,and I didn't speak up because I think Afrikaners, Boere & Foreigners are ignorant & racially intolerant..THEN THEY CAME for the progressive Jews and libertariansand I didn't speak up because progressive Jews and Libertarians are ideologically prejudicedTHEN THEY CAME for the free speech bloggers and journalists,and I didn't speak up because free speech writers are so uncouth, rude and offensive.THEN THEY CAME for the Family Value Protestants, Catholics & homeschoolers,and I didnt speak up because I was a politically correct Black Consciousness Revolutionary.THEN THEY CAME for me, Amandla struggle liberator a fighter of freedom for the people Not even then did I wonder: What does Rule-of-Law mean in an unconscious fragile-ego mind?A F*ck-the-Rule-of-Law Comparison for Unconscious Politically Correct Fragile-ego Minds: [3][4][5][6][7]A young man asks: What would happen if he sang Kill All the Black People at a public gathering? RHWR Consciousness: Do Kaffirs exist in Proudly-Hypocrisy-F*ck-the-Rule-of-Law-SA?According to Steve Biko Black Consciousness, is a matter of Mental Attitude, not pigmentation!Being black is not a matter of pigmentation - being black is a reflection of mental attitude. -- Steve Biko, The Definition of Black Consciousness, I Write What I Like, 1978So, according to Steve Biko, you dont need to have a black skin, to be able to practice Black Consciousness; anyone of any pigmentation can practice or observe Black or consequently White, or Human Consciousness. But Black Consciousness does not have the same goals as White Consciousness, nor Human Consciousness. Certainly not the Black Consciousness of Black Liberation Theology; among others, the Black socialist philosophy of Robert Mugabe. BLT is not shy about its feelings towards white western civilization constitutional republic culture founded on private property, freedom of speech, & individual rights. According to Black Liberation and Black Power, and A Black Theology of Liberation, by James H. Cone, and Jeremiah Wright:The goal of black theology is the destruction of everything white.While it is true that blacks hate whites, black hatred is not racism.We will not let whitey cool this one with his pious love ethic, but will seek to enhance our hostility, bringing it to its full manifestation. It is a theology that confronts white society as the racist Antichrist, communicating to the oppressor that nothing will be spared in the fight for freedom.The black experience is the feeling one has when attacking the enemy of black humanity by throwing a Molotov cocktail into a white-owned building and watching it go up in flames. (Black Theology) must get down to the real issues at hand (cutting throats to use LeRoi Joness phrase) and not waste too much time discussing the legitimacy of religious language.There will be no peace in America until whites begin to hate their whiteness, asking from the depths of their being: How can we become black? There is no place in this war of liberation for nice white people who want to avoid taking sides and remain friends with both the racists and the Negro.Human Consciousness is focused on understanding and influencing experience towards a Human Consciousness; Black Consciousness is focused on understanding and influencing experience towards BlackConsciousness/Black Liberation Theology. According to Dr. David R. Hawkins, in Power vs. Force: The Hidden Determinants of Human Behaviour: An Anatomy of Consciousness, the lower the human consciousness the greater the disavowal of personal & social responsibility, glorification of the negative, and justification for cruelty and mayhem. The Sufi Levels of Consciousness have a similar range of levels of consciousness, from the lowest level of Belief, up to Social Contracts, et al, finally to Pure Reason and higher. Once again the greater personal responsibility the individual takes for their decisions, emotions, thoughts, beliefs, and actions, the higher they climb up the levels of Human Consciousness. Contrasting the goals of Human Consciousness, with those of Black Consciousness, you notice the following: how Black Consciousness and Human Consciousness define or describe Freedom. Human Consciousness defines Freedom as an individuals conscious capability to freely choose to be personally responsible. It is the freedom to consciously choose to be responsible for your thoughts, beliefs, actions and choices; which grants you the freedom of higher consciousness, understanding, wisdom, spiritual security. The more responsibility you take the greater your Human Consciousness freedom. Black Consciousness however considers freedom the freedom from responsibility. Get that: Human Freedom is: to be responsible vs. Black freedom is: not to be responsible. Think for example: Somalia, Charles Taylors Liberia, or Zanu-PF Zimbabwe.Does Black Consciousness/BLT Freedom aim for the avoidance of responsibility, whether political, psychological, emotional, parental, financial, spiritual, racial, ethnic, cultural; whatever!? Do Black Consciousness Courts enable: Black Freedom: i.e. Not to be Responsible Cultural Beliefs and Procreation Practices Behavioral Definition for Kaffir: Incapable of sexual restraint, breeds cockroach-prolifically without personal financial or psychological responsibility to, or emotional concern for, its offspring; abuses women and children, cultural ideal of manhood endorses rape as sexual slavery entitlement, etc.This Kaffir definition generally referred to a person of any pigmentation of uncivilized cultural behavior, someone who lacks the will to take personal responsibility for their behaviour, thoughts, beliefs, procreation, relationships and decision-making, etc. Note: This Kaffir definition does not exist - i.e. is banned -- in Proudly Hypocrisy F*ck-the-Rule-of-Law SA courts of law; if spoken by RHWR. Put differently, even if someone is behaving in accordance with this Kaffir definition, you are banned from saying so, to such person. Black consciousness protects them from hearing the truth, which may encourage them towards being responsible.Black Consciousness courts of law require you to pretend to a Kaffir, that he is not a Kaffir. Black Consciousness Courts of Law require you to know the truth; but to conceal the truth; thereby transforming you into a Kaffir.Radical Honesty Consciousness and Pure Reason Culture/Religious Definition for Kaffir: Radical Honesty is a communication technique developed by Dr. Brad Blanton that challenges people to give up their addiction to lying, by focusing the practitioners attention on being present with what is happening within themselves and separating their objective observation from their subjective judgment and having a higher level of consciousness as to which is whichEtymologically Kaffir originally meant someone who knows the truth, but deliberately conceals it. In Human Consciousness terms, it is a state of consciousness of a Liar; a hypocrite; a deceiver; a manipulator.This is known as the original etymological definition for Kaffir, and referred to Farmers (Kufaar) who planted seeds and covered them with ground; which was then referred to as to cover, and in behavior, to know the truth, but conceal it. Muslims subsequently converted the principles of concealing the truth, to concealing the truth about Islam. Note: This Kaffir definition does not exist - i.e. is banned -- in Proudly Hypocrisy F*ck-the-Rule-of-Law courts of law; if spoken by RHWR. It does not matter how much the politicians or receivers hypocrisy stinks, or how loathsome it is. Black consciousness courts protect them from hearing the Kaffir truth, which may encourage them towards being responsible.A court, community or nation founded on the principles of Human Consciousness would encourage you to take personal responsibility for your observations, and to honestly share such observations, with a commitment to providing the other person with some valuable feedback, which they could then use to enable their Human Consciousness growth. Families, communities or nations who practice Human Consciousness, as described are communities where a greater number of individual citizens take personal responsibility for their conduct and behaviour, to abide by the social contracts of the community; and play their role in enabling the growth of those they come into contact with; thereby raising the entire communities Human Consciousness.Conversely, communities who practice Black Consciousness, i.e. avoiding responsibility for their decisions, thoughts, beliefs and actions, are communities which spiral downwards to an ever lower and lower human consciousness. This manifests as more violations of the social contract; more crime, rape, theft, corruption. South Africans must decide what they want their destiny and future to be. Currently their addiction to the principles of Black Consciousness: their celebration for the disavowal of personal and social responsibility, politically, psychologically, emotionally, and financially; is heading for Zimbabwe and Haiti, and not, in slow motion. How many South Africans ever ask themselves: What does the Black Consciousness/Black Liberation Theology doctrine of disavowal of personal responsibility have to do with South Africas crime problems, corruption problems, service delivery problems, unmarried mothers problems, unwanted and homeless children problems, rape and abuse of women and children problems, drug addiction problems; race conflict and misunderstandings problems; and not to mention her - to know the truth and conceal the truth -- Politician problems? Is it true: The truth is called hate speech; by those who hate the truth?For the White Refugee Record: 140 SA Editors, Politicians, Academics on #19963-09:Dr. Brad Blanton Radical Honesty author, Dr. Truth psychologist and Honesty in Politics Candidate for US Congress in 2004 and 2006 stated under oath in an Expert Witness Affidavit, filed in the High Court Western Cape #19963-09; that: If South Africa does not value non-violent civil disobedience free speech dissent, as one of its hallmarks,; then it is not a democratic country.Hon. Mrs. De Lille, and the NPA Senior Prosecutor conducted a political and legal prosecution and persecution campaign against the defendant.The law of crimen injuria is a law so ridiculous, it appears to date back to a belief in curses from witchdoctors. [Put differently, any society that values the principle of 'crimen injuria'; is one that values protecting the right of people with fragile ego's to not be offended as more important, than protecting the right of Galileo's and Voltaire's to offend.] The South African government are deliberately and intentionally punishing defendant for practicing her culture and religion of Radical Honesty: non-violently telling another the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth; with a commitment to remaining in the conversation until sincere forgiveness has occurred.The South African government are deliberately and intentionally denying defendant her right to a defence; and ignoring the justification and accuracy of her non-violent civil disobedience political necessity defence.That there is a significant difference between posed forgiveness and real forgiveness and that this difference is almost always avoided by politicians, including South Africas alleged Truth and Reconciliation politicians. Put differently: S. Africas Truth and Reconciliation was not real & sincere; but fake & posed; a political fraud committed against SA citizens.The following individuals and organisations were requested to please clarify their and/or their Organisations official response to Dr. Blantons allegations:Mainstream Media Editorial Mngt: RHWR Comment / Representation:**Sowetan Sun: Editor: Charles Mogale: 26 February 2010I have taken the time to read Dr Blanton's offering and regret that I am not able to offer any opion on his views. I do not feel aptly qualified to proffer any opinion as, you will appreciate, ours is a tabloid publication which does not cover the subjects Dr Blanton raises.http://www.scribd.com/doc/27743238/10-02-22-Sowetan-Sunday-World-Editor-Charles-MogaleBeeld: Editor: Tim du Plessis: 25 February 2010Kindly be informed that I am not going to comment on the questions/issues raised in you letter. There will be no further correspondence or liaison in this matter.http://www.scribd.com/doc/27357977/10-02-22-Beeld-Editor-Tim-du-Plessis3rd Degree: Exec. Producer: Deborah Patta: 03 March 20103rd degree is an investigative current affairs programme not a public elected body with a responsibility to comment on issues. All comment from e.news and current affairs falls under the head of news as pointed out in a previous e-mail.http://www.scribd.com/doc/27741647/10-02-22-ETV-3rd-Degree-Exec-Producer-Debora-PattaBusiness Day: Editor: Peter Bruce, 23 February 2010: I didn't read all of it, because it was so long and so demented. So, I don't have any reply or any comment. I don't want to have anything to do with it. Sorryhttp://www.scribd.com/doc/27358006/10-02-22-Business-Day-Peter-Bruce Daily News: Editor: Alan Dunn: 25 February 2010Mr Alan Dunn, Editor, Daily News, will not be commenting on Free Speech Legal Issue.Any response on the Huntley case will be in our editorial column.http://www.scribd.com/doc/27741628/10-02-22-Daily-News-Editor-Alan-Dunne Mail and Guardian: Editors: Keith Nichols & Mathew Burbidge: 22 February 2010Mr. Nichols stated that he had No Comment to the issues raised by American politician and author, Dr. Brad Blantons allegations of South African States Political and legal prosecution and persecution of non-violent civil disobedience Free Speech dissenter in South Africa. Asked whether it would be fair to say whether Mr. Nichols choice not to make any comment on the issue, demonstrated that he did not care about the Free Speech issues raised, he said he was not going to comment. Asked whether it would be fair to conclude that his statement of No Comment, reflected that he did not care about a South African citizen's being politically and legally prosecuted and persecuted. He again responded that he was not going to comment, with I am not going to comment on that, okay, and put down the phone.http://www.scribd.com/doc/27743162/10-02-22-Mail-Guardian-Ed-KNichols-MBurbridge Saturday Star: Editor: Brendan Seery: 26 February 2010I would much prefer deliberate indifference.Deliberate Indifference: Brendan Seery (Editor: Saturday Star) is deliberately indifferent to certain people of certain ethnicities and/or ideologies and/or cultures and/or religions being politically and legally persecuted and prosecuted; and you fit one or more of those particular ethnic, ideological, cultural or religious categories, towards whom, Saturday Star is deliberately indifferent.http://www.scribd.com/doc/27743217/10-02-22-Saturday-Star-Editor-Brendan-Seery 702 Radio: Station Manager: Ms. Pheladi Gwangwa: 01 March 2010Deliberate Indifference: Pheladi Gwangwa (Station Manager, Radio 702) is deliberately indifferent to certain people of certain ethnicities and/or ideologies and/or cultures and/or religions being politically and legally persecuted and prosecuted; and you fit one or more of those particular ethnic, ideological, cultural or religious categories, towards whom, Radio 702 is deliberately indifferent.http://www.scribd.com/doc/27357910/10-02-22-702-Radio-Station-Manager-Pheladi-GwangwaDie Burger: Editor: Henry Jeffereys: 27 February 2010Deliberate Indifference: Henry Jeffreys (Editor, Die Burger) is deliberately indifferent to certain people of certain ethnicities and/or ideologies and/or cultures and/or religions being politically and legally persecuted and prosecuted; and you fit one or more of those particular ethnic, ideological, cultural or religious categories, towards whom, Die Burger is deliberately indifferent.http://www.scribd.com/doc/27823922/10-02-22-Die-Burger-Editor-Henry-Jeffreys Cape Argus: Editor: Chris Witfield: 26 February 2010Deliberate Indifference: Chris Witfield (Editor, Cape Argus) is deliberately indifferent to certain people of certain ethnicities and/or ideologies and/or cultures and/or religions being politically and legally persecuted and prosecuted; and your fit one or more of those particular ethnic, ideological, cultural or religious categories, towards whom, Cape Argus is deliberately indifferent.http://www.scribd.com/doc/27741568/10-02-22-Cape-Weekend-Argus-Chris-Witfield Cape Times: Editor: Alide Dasnois: 26 February 2010Deliberate Indifference: Alide Dasnois (Editor, Cape Times) is deliberately indifferent to certain people of certain ethnicities and/or ideologies and/or cultures and/or religions being politically and legally persecuted and prosecuted; and you fit one or more of those particular ethnic, ideological, cultural or religious categories, towards whom, Cape Times is deliberately indifferent.http://www.scribd.com/doc/27741584/10-02-22-Cape-Times-Editor-Alide-Dasnois The Citizen: Editor: Martin Williams: 26 February 2010Deliberate Indifference: Martin Williams (Editor, The Citizen) is deliberately indifferent to certain people of certain ethnicities and/or ideologies and/or cultures and/or religions being politically and legally persecuted and prosecuted; and your fit one or more of those particular ethnic, ideological, cultural or religious categories, towards whom, The Citizen is deliberately indifferent.http://www.scribd.com/doc/27743296/10-02-22-The-Citizen-Editor-Martin-Williams City Press: Editor: Ferial Haffajee: 26 February 2010Deliberate Indifference: Ferial Haffajee (Editor, City Press) is deliberately indifferent to certain people of certain ethnicities and/or ideologies and/or cultures and/or religions being politically and legally persecuted and prosecuted; and you fit one or more of those particular ethnic, ideological, cultural or religious categories, towards whom, City Press is deliberately indifferent.http://www.scribd.com/doc/27741601/10-02-22-City-Press-Editor-Ferial-Haffajee Daily Maverick: Brkic Branco: 26 February 2010Deliberate Indifference: Brkic Branco (Editor, Daily Maverick) is deliberately indifferent to certain people of certain ethnicities and/or ideologies and/or cultures and/or religions being politically and legally persecuted and prosecuted; and you fit one or more of those particular ethnic, ideological, cultural or religious categories, towards whom, Daily Maverick is deliberately indifferent.http://www.scribd.com/doc/27741615/10-02-22-Daily-Maverick-Brkic-Branko Daily Sun: Editor: Themba Khumalo: 02 March 2010Deliberate Indifference: Themba Khumalo (Editor, Daily Sun) is deliberately indifferent to certain people of certain ethnicities and/or ideologies and/or cultures and/or religions being politically and legally persecuted and prosecuted; and you fit one or more of those particular ethnic, ideological, cultural or religious categories, towards whom, Daily Sun is deliberately indifferent.http://www.scribd.com/doc/27741638/10-02-22-Daily-Sunday-Sun-Editor-Themba-Khumalo Daily Dispatch: Editor: Andrew Trench: 26 February 2010Deliberate Indifference: Andrew Trench (Editor, Daily Dispatch) is deliberately indifferent to certain people of certain ethnicities and/or ideologies and/or cultures and/or religions being politically and legally persecuted and prosecuted; and you fit one or more of those particular ethnic, ideological, cultural or religious categories, towards whom, Daily Dispatch is deliberately indifferent.http://www.scribd.com/10-02-22-Daily-Dispatch-Editor-Andrew-Trench E-News: Head of News: Patrick Conroy: 04 March 2010Deliberate Indifference: Patrick Conroy (Head of E-News) is deliberately indifferent to certain people of certain ethnicities and/or ideologies and/or cultures and/or religions being politically and legally persecuted and prosecuted; and you fit one or more of those particular ethnic, ideological, cultural or religious categories, towards whom, E-News is deliberately indifferent.http://www.scribd.com/doc/27743088/10-02-22-ETV-Head-of-E-News-Patrick-Conroy Financial Mail: Editor: Barney Mthombothi: 26 February 2010Deliberate Indifference: Barney Mthombothi (Editor, Financial Mail) is deliberately indifferent to certain people of certain ethnicities and/or ideologies and/or cultures and/or religions being politically and legally persecuted and prosecuted; and you fit one or more of those particular ethnic, ideological, cultural or religious categories, towards whom, Financial Mail is deliberately indifferent.http://www.scribd.com/doc/27743104/10-02-22-Financial-Mail-Editor-Barney-Mthombothi Finweek: Editor: Colleen Naude: 26 February 2010Deliberate Indifference: Colleen Naude (Editor, Finweek) is deliberately indifferent to certain people of certain ethnicities and/or ideologies and/or cultures and/or religions being politically and legally persecuted and prosecuted; and you fit one or more of those particular ethnic, ideological, cultural or religious categories, towards whom, Finweek is deliberately indifferent.http://www.scribd.com/doc/27743118/10-02-22-Fin-Week-Editor-Colleen-Naude George Herald: Editor: Mandi Botha: 26 February 2010Deliberate Indifference: Mandi Botha (Editor, George Herald) is deliberately indifferent to certain people of certain ethnicities and/or ideologies and/or cultures and/or religions being politically and legally persecuted and prosecuted; and you fit one or more of those particular ethnic, ideological, cultural or religious categories, towards whom, George Herald is deliberately indifferent.http://www.scribd.com/doc/27743133/10-02-22-George-Herald-Editor-Mandi-Botha The Herald: Editor: Jeremy McCabe: 26 February 2010Deliberate Indifference: Jeremy McCabe (Editor, The Herald) is deliberately indifferent to certain people of certain ethnicities and/or ideologies and/or cultures and/or religions being politically and legally persecuted and prosecuted; and you fit one or more of those particular ethnic, ideological, cultural or religious categories, towards whom, The Herald is deliberately indifferent.http://www.scribd.com/doc/27743307/10-02-22-The-Herald-Editor-Jeremy-Mccabe Independent on Saturday: Editor: Trevor Bruce: 26 February 2010Deliberate Indifference: Trevor Bruce (Editor, Independent on Saturday) is deliberately indifferent to certain people of certain ethnicities and/or ideologies and/or cultures and/or religions being politically and legally persecuted and prosecuted; and you fit one or more of those particular ethnic, ideological, cultural or religious categories, towards whom, Independent on Saturday is deliberately indifferent.http://www.scribd.com/doc/27743150/10-02-22-Ind-News-on-Sat-Editor-Trevor-Bruce Pretoria News: Editor: Zingisa Mkhuma: 26 February 2010Deliberate Indifference: Zingisa Mkhuma (Editor, Pretoria News) is deliberately indifferent to certain people of certain ethnicities and/or ideologies and/or cultures and/or religions being politically and legally persecuted and prosecuted; and you fit one or more of those particular ethnic, ideological, cultural or religious categories, towards whom, Pretoria News is deliberately indifferent.http://www.scribd.com/doc/27743173/10-02-22-Pretoria-News-Editor-Zingisa-Mkhuma Rapport: Editor: Lisa Albrecht: 26 February 2010Deliberate Indifference: Lisa Albrecht (Editor, Rapport) is deliberately indifferent to certain people of certain ethnicities and/or ideologies and/or cultures and/or religions being politically and legally persecuted and prosecuted; and you fit one or more of those particular ethnic, ideological, cultural or religious categories, towards whom, Rapport is deliberately indifferent.http://www.scribd.com/doc/27743183/10-02-22-Rapport-Editor-Liza-Albrecht SA Press Association: Editor: Mark van der Velden: 26 February 2010Deliberate Indifference: Mark van der Velden (Editor, SA Press Association) is deliberately indifferent to certain people of certain ethnicities and/or ideologies and/or cultures and/or religions being politically and legally persecuted and prosecuted; and you fit one or more of those particular ethnic, ideological, cultural or religious categories, towards whom, SAPA is deliberately indifferent.http://www.scribd.com/doc/27743208/10-02-22-SAPA-Mark-van-der-Velden Sowetan: Editor: Bongani Keswa: 03 March 2010Deliberate Indifference: Bongani Keswa (Editor, Sowetan) is deliberately indifferent to certain people of certain ethnicities and/or ideologies and/or cultures and/or religions being politically and legally persecuted and prosecuted; and you fit one or more of those particular ethnic, ideological, cultural or religious categories, towards whom, Sowetan is deliberately indifferent.http://www.scribd.com/doc/27743231/10-02-22-Sowetan-Editor-Bongani-Keswa The Star: Editor: Moegsien Williams: 26 February 2010Deliberate Indifference: Moegsien Wiliams (Editor, The Star) is deliberately indifferent to certain people of certain ethnicities and/or ideologies and/or cultures and/or religions being politically and legally persecuted and prosecuted; and you fit one or more of those particular ethnic, ideological, cultural or religious categories, towards whom, The Star is deliberately indifferent.http://www.scribd.com/doc/27743248/10-02-22-Star-Editor-Moegsien-Williams Sunday Independent: Editor: Makhudi Sefara: 26 February 2010Deliberate Indifference: Makhudu Sefara (Editor, Sunday Independent) is deliberately indifferent to certain people of certain ethnicities and/or ideologies and/or cultures and/or religions being politically and legally persecuted and prosecuted; and you fit one or more of those particular ethnic, ideological, cultural or religious categories, towards whom, Sunday Independent is deliberately indifferent.http://www.scribd.com/doc/27743260/10-02-22-Sunday-Independent-Editor-Makhudu Sunday Times: Editor: Ray Hartley: 26 February 2010Deliberate Indifference: Ray Hartley (Editor, Sunday Times) is deliberately indifferent to certain people of certain ethnicities and/or ideologies and/or cultures and/or religions being politically and legally persecuted and prosecuted; and you fit one or more of those particular ethnic, ideological, cultural or religious categories, towards whom, Sunday Times is deliberately indifferent.http://www.scribd.com/doc/27743275/10-02-22-Sunday-Times-Editor-Ray-Hartley Sunday Tribune: Editor: Philani Mgwaba: 26 February 2010Deliberate Indifference: Philani Mgwaba (Editor, Sunday Tribune) is deliberately indifferent to certain people of certain ethnicities and/or ideologies and/or cultures and/or religions being politically and legally persecuted and prosecuted; and you fit one or more of those particular ethnic, ideological, cultural or religious categories, towards whom, Sunday Tribune is deliberately indifferent.http://www.scribd.com/doc/27743285/10-02-22-Sunday-Tribune-Editor-Philani-Mgwaba Volksblad: Editor: Ainsley Moos: 26 February 2010Deliberate Indifference: Ainsley Moos (Editor, Volksblad) is deliberately indifferent to certain people of certain ethnicities and/or ideologies and/or cultures and/or religions being politically and legally persecuted and prosecuted; and you fit one or more of those particular ethnic, ideological, cultural or religious categories, towards whom, Volksblad is deliberately indifferent.http://www.scribd.com/doc/27743073/10-02-22-Volksblad-Editor-Ainsley-Moos Political Parties & Gov. Departments: RHWR Comment / Representation:African Christian Democratic Party: Rev. Kenneth Meshoe: 26 February 2010Deliberate Indifference: Rev. Kenneth Meshoe (Leader, African Christian Democratic Party) is deliberately indifferent to certain people of certain ethnicities and/or ideologies and/or cultures and/or religions being politically and legally persecuted and prosecuted; and you fit one or more of those particular ethnic, ideological, cultural or religious categories, towards whom, ACDP is deliberately indifferent.http://www.scribd.com/doc/28224559/10-02-22-ACDP-Rev-Kenneth-Meshoe African National Congress: Pres. Zuma & Sec. Gen. Mantashe: Deliberate Indifference: President Zuma and Sec. General Mantashe, and the ANC are deliberately indifferent to certain people of certain ethnicities and/or ideologies and/or cultures and/or religions being politically and legally persecuted and prosecuted; and you fit one or more of those particular ethnic, ideological, cultural or religious categories, towards whom, the ANC are deliberately indifferent.http://www.scribd.com/doc/28224609/10-02-22-ANC-Pres-Zuma-Sec-Gen-Mantashe Congress of the People (COPE): Mr. Lekota & Shilowa: 26 February 2010Deliberate Indifference: Mr. Lekota and Shilowa (Leaders, Congress of the People) are deliberately indifferent to certain people of certain ethnicities and/or ideologies and/or cultures and/or religions being politically and legally persecuted and prosecuted; and you fit one or more of those particular ethnic, ideological, cultural or religious categories, towards whom, COPE is deliberately indifferent.http://www.scribd.com/doc/28224638/10-02-22-COPE-Mr-Lekota-Shilowa Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities: Rev. Wesley Mabuza: 26 February 2010Deliberate Indifference: Rev. Wesley Mabuza (Commission for the Promotion and Protectio of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities) is deliberately indifferent to certain people of certain ethnicities and/or ideologies and/or cultures and/or religions being politically and legally persecuted and prosecuted; and you fit one or more of those particular ethnic, ideological, cultural or religious categories, towards whom, the Commission is deliberately indifferent.http://www.scribd.com/doc/28224628/10-02-22-Comm-Cultural-Religious-Ling-RWesley-Mabuza DA: Helen Zille: 11 March 2010Deliberate Indifference: Helen Zille (Leader, Democratic Alliance) is deliberately indifferent to certain people of certain ethnicities and/or ideologies and/or cultures and/or religions being politically and legally persecuted and prosecuted; and you fit one or more of those particular ethnic, ideological, cultural or religious categories, towards whom, the DA is deliberately indifferent.http://www.scribd.com/doc/28224680/10-02-22-DA-Hellen-Zille Freedom Front Plus: Dr. Pieter Mulder: 08 March 2010Deliberate Indifference: Dr. Pieter Mulder (Leader, Freedom Front Plus) is deliberately indifferent to certain people of certain ethnicities and/or ideologies and/or cultures and/or religions being politically and legally persecuted and prosecuted; and you fit one or more of those particular ethnic, ideological, cultural or religious categories, towards whom, Freedom Front Plus is deliberately indifferent.http://www.scribd.com/doc/28224688/10-02-22-Freedom-Front-Plus-Dr-Pieter-Mulder Inkatha Freedom Party: Chief Buthelezi: 26 February 2010Deliberate Indifference: Mangosuthu Buthulezi (Leader, Inkatha Freedom Party) is deliberately indifferent to certain people of certain ethnicities and/or ideologies and/or cultures and/or religions being politically and legally persecuted and prosecuted; and you fit one or more of those particular ethnic, ideological, cultural or religious categories, towards whom, IFP is deliberately indifferent.http://www.scribd.com/doc/28224746/10-02-22-IFP-Chief-Buthelezi Public Protector: Adv. Thulisile Madonsela: 26 February 2010Deliberate Indifference: Adv. Thulisile Madonsela (Public Protector) is deliberately indifferent to certain people of certain ethnicities and/or ideologies and/or cultures and/or religions being politically and legally persecuted and prosecuted; and you fit one or more of those particular ethnic, ideological, cultural or religious categories, towards whom, Public Protector is deliberately indifferent.http://www.scribd.com/doc/28224791/10-02-22-Public-Protector-Adv-Thulisile United Democratic Movement: Bantu Holomisa: 11 March 2010Deliberate Indifference: Bantu Holomisa (Leader, United Democratic Movement) is deliberately indifferent to certain people of certain ethnicities and/or ideologies and/or cultures and/or religions being politically and legally persecuted and prosecuted; and you fit one or more of those particular ethnic, ideological, cultural or religious categories, towards whom, UDM is deliberately indifferent.http://www.scribd.com/doc/28224549/10-02-22-UDM-Bantu-Holomisa Non-Profit Human Rights Related Orgs: RHWR Comment / Representation:Afriforum: CEOs: Kallie Kriel & Alana Bailey: 24 February 2010AfriForum's policy is to submit our own comments. You thus do not have any mandate to submit any comment on our behalf. AfriForum is taking on the government of Zimbabwe in court tommorrow and launched a legal aid fund on Monday. We are using our full capacity to address these issues, thus the statement that we could not adhere to you request. I am dissapointed by the way you are trying to abuse our response re our busy schedule, to try and force us into a comment. I regard our correspondence with you as closed. Kallie KrielThank you very much for the email. Unfortunately we are extremely busy at the moment and will not be able to respond to this. Alana Bailey[Response to questions requesting clarification of comment; has been Deliberate Indifference]http://www.scribd.com/doc/28224573/10-02-22-Afriforum-Kallie-Kriel-Alana-Bailey Afrikanerbond: Exec. Dir.: Jan Bosman: 05 March 2010With reference to your letter of 20 February 2010 as well as several follow-up letters pertaining to the same matter. We do not have the means or the ability to answer on all the issues raised in your letter or to give counter arguments on the supporting documents provided. That said we will limit our response as follows.Section 16 of the Constitution provides as follows: (1) Everyone has the right to freedom of expression, which includes (a) freedom of the press and other media; (b) freedom to receive or impart information or ideas; (c) freedom of artistic creativity; and (d) academic freedom and freedom of scientific research. (2) The right in subsection (1) does not extend to(a) propaganda for war; (b) incitement of imminent violence; or (c) advocacy of hatred that is based on race, ethnicity, gender, or religion, and that constitutes incitement to cause harm.With the above in mind we are of the opinion that one must realise that freedom of speech includes the right to offend within reasonable limits and that when in doubt rather not abuse or misuse freedom of speech.In short: We support the adage With great freedom comes great responsibility. In reviewing all the information available to us we cannot support your call for freedom of speech. Our contention is that your communication can border on hate speech with reference to the K** word as this word is offensive.We are of the opinion that the tone of language used in your communication is insensitive, hurtful and harmful. We believe that there is an onus on all South Africans to refrain from making undesirable remarks which allude in a disparaging manner to race, gender and the like. In view of the spirit and intention as well as the constitutional imperative of nation building, we will not condone the use of any language which is undesirable.[Response to questions requesting clarification of comment; has been Deliberate Indifference]http://www.scribd.com/doc/28224593/10-02-22-Afrikanerbond-Jan-Bosman F.W. de Klerk Foundation & Center for Constitutional Rights: Adv. N. de Havilland: 05 March 2010 The goals of the Centre for Constitutional Rights (the Centre) are to promote the values, rights and principles in the Constitution; to monitor developments, including draft legislation that might affect the Constitution; to inform people and organisations of their constitutional rights; and to assist people and organisations to claim their rights. The Centre is a unit of the F W de Klerk Foundation, which is a registered non-profit organisation.South Africa is a constitutional democracy which observes and protects the full spectrum of human rights, including the rights to freedom of expression and dissent. Its record, in this regard, is recognized nationally and internationally, inter alia by the respected human rights organization Freedom House in New York.We support both Ms de Lilles right not to be harassed and not have her dignity impaired and Dr Blantons right to freedom of expression, provided that it does not amount to propaganda for war, incitement of imminent violence, or advocacy of hatred that is based on race, ethnicity, gender or religion, and that constitutes incitement to cause harm. We do not agree with the original decision of the Canadian Immigration and Refugee Board to grant Mr Brandon Huntley refugee status on the grounds that he was a victim [of persecution] because of his race rather than a victim of criminality, who presented clear & convincing proof of state & security forces inability or unwillingness to protect him. Neither do we agree with the views expressed in the affidavit by Dr Brad Blanton Ph.D that is quoted in your letter.Accordingly, we regret that we cannot assist you with this matter.[Response to questions requesting clarification of comment; has been Deliberate Indifference]http://www.scribd.com/doc/28224667/10-02-22-Ctr-Const-Rights-Adv-N-de-Havilland Nelson Mandela Foundation: Chairperson of the Board: Prof. Jakes Gerwel; CEO: Mr. Achmat Dangor; Spokesperson, Ms. Zelda Le Grange: 28 February 2010Having consulted our principals, we do not believe we should comment on your initiative. We do want to state that we do not believe in the concept of White refugees.[Response to questions requesting clarification of comment; has been Deliberate Indifference]http://www.scribd.com/doc/28224781/10-02-22-Nelson-Mandela-Foundation-Prof-Jakes-Gerwel SA Inst. of Race Relations: Mr. John Kane-Berman & Mr. Franz Cronje: 24 February 2010We are not in a position to comment on your letters.http://www.scribd.com/doc/28224806/10-02-22-SAIRR-CEO-FransCronje Black Sash: National Director: Marcella Naidoo: 26 February 2010Deliberate Indifference: Marcella Naidoo (National Director, Black Sash) is deliberately indifferent to certain people of certain ethnicities and/or ideologies and/or cultures and/or religions being politically and legally persecuted and prosecuted; and you fit one or more of those particular ethnic, ideological, cultural or religious categories, towards whom, Black Sash is deliberately indifferent.http://www.scribd.com/doc/28224615/10-02-22-Blacksash-Marcella-Naidoo Ctr Study of Violence & Reconciliation (CSVR): Ex. Dir. Adele Kirsten: 01 March 2010Deliberate Indifference: Adele Kirsten (Exec. Dir., Center for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation) is deliberately indifferent to certain people of certain ethnicities and/or ideologies and/or cultures and/or religions being politically and legally persecuted and prosecuted; and you fit one or more of those particular ethnic, ideological, cultural or religious categories, towards whom, CSVR is deliberately indifferent.http://www.scribd.com/doc/28224651/10-02-22-CSVR-Adele-Kirsten Freedom of Expression Institute: Exec. Dir. Melissa Moore: 11 March 2010Deliberate Indifference: Melissa Moore and the Freedom of Expression Institute (FXI) are deliberately indifferent to certain people of certain ethnicities and/or ideologies and/or cultures and/or religions being politically and legally persecuted and prosecuted; and you fit one or more of those particular ethnic, ideological, cultural or religious categories, towards whom, the FXI are deliberately indifferent.http://www.scribd.com/doc/28224700/10-02-22-FXI-Mellissa-Moore Human Science Research Council: CEO: Dr. Olive Shisana: 26 February 2010Deliberate Indifference: Dr. Olive Shisana (CEO, Human Science Research Council) is deliberately indifferent to certain people of certain ethnicities and/or ideologies and/or cultures and/or religions being politically and legally persecuted and prosecuted; and you fit one or more of those particular ethnic, ideological, cultural or religious categories, towards whom, HSRC is deliberately indifferent.http://www.scribd.com/doc/28224732/10-02-22-HSRC-Dr-Olive-Shisana Inst. for Global Dialogue: Exec. Dir.: Dr. Garth Le Pere: 27 February 2010Deliberate Indifference: Dr. Garth Le Pere (Exec. Dir., Inst. for Global Dialogue) is deliberately indifferent to certain people of certain ethnicities and/or ideologies and/or cultures and/or religions being politically and legally persecuted and prosecuted; and you fit one or more of those particular ethnic, ideological, cultural or religious categories, towards whom, Inst. for Global Dialogue is deliberately indifferent.http://www.scribd.com/doc/28224757/10-02-22-Inst-for-Global-Dialogue-Dr-Garth-LePere SANGONET: Exec. Dir.: Dave Barnard: 26 February 2010Deliberate Indifference: David Barnard (Exec. Dir., SA NGO Network) is deliberately indifferent to certain people of certain ethnicities and/or ideologies and/or cultures and/or religions being politically and legally persecuted and prosecuted; and you fit one or more of those particular ethnic, ideological, cultural or religious categories, towards whom, SANGONET is deliberately indifferent.http://www.scribd.com/doc/28224811/10-02-22-Sangonet-Exec-Dir-David-Barnard UCT: Social Justice Coalition & TAC: Gavin Silber & Nathan Geffen: 26 February 2010Deliberate Indifference: Nathan Geffen & Gavin Silber (UCT Social Justice Coalition & TAC) are deliberately indifferent to certain people of certain ethnicities and/or ideologies and/or cultures and/or religions being politically and legally persecuted and prosecuted; and you fit one or more of those particular ethnic, ideological, cultural or religious categories, towards whom, we are deliberately indifferent.http://www.scribd.com/doc/28224818/10-02-22-Social-Justice-Coalition-GSilber-NGeffen University Management: RHWR Comment / Representation: -
Events coming up this weekend and next week
[Politics] (Bleeding Heartland - Front Page)Remember, the off-year Iowa caucuses are this Saturday, January 23, at 1 pm. Democrats can click here and enter your zip code to find your caucus location. Polk County Democratic Party executive director Tamyra Harrison explained the benefits of attending an off-year caucus here. Some non-profit advocacy organizations have drafted resolutions for supporters to offer at their precinct caucuses. If adopted, these resolutions will be forwarded to the county platform committee. For example, 1000 Fr ...
Remember, the off-year Iowa caucuses are this Saturday, January 23, at 1 pm. Democrats can click here and enter your zip code to find your caucus location. Polk County Democratic Party executive director Tamyra Harrison explained the benefits of attending an off-year caucus here.Some non-profit advocacy organizations have drafted resolutions for supporters to offer at their precinct caucuses. If adopted, these resolutions will be forwarded to the county platform committee. For example, 1000 Friends of Iowa is encouraging supporters to offer this resolution on responsible land use.
I noticed some job listings and other helpful information in the Iowa Environmental Council's electronic newsletter.
Value Chain Partnerships, an "Iowa-based network for food and agriculture working groups," has a new website: www.valuechains.org.
The Environmental Law & Policy Center (ELPC) is hiring "a Policy Advocate to work in our Des Moines office to promote clean energy, clean water and conservation projects in Iowa. [...] For more information, visit http://elpc.org/category/jobs#... or email Andrew Snow at asnow@elpc.org. Application Deadline is Jan. 30, 2010.
Plains Justice is hiring "a Resource Director who will report to the CEO and work co-operatively with the Board, attorneys and other staff and volunteers to raise, manage and evaluate effective use of financial resources. Demonstrated fundraising success required. [...] Contact info@plainsjustice.org for detailed job description. No phone calls please."
There's a position open for an "Iowa Great Lakes Watershed Coordinator," who "will work in Spirit Lake, Iowa, to manage and coordinate the implementation of the objectives of a water quality conservation project and activities, conservation planning and application of practices, information and education and other related activities essential to the district and NRCS." Application Deadline: January 26, 2010. For a complete job description, salary, hiring requirements, and how to apply, go to http://cleanwateralliance.net/...
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) is hiring someone to support its Upper Mississippi River project. "Successful candidates will have relevant academic training in the natural, agricultural or social sciences and experience in environmental advocacy. The position is located in Ames, Iowa. A strong commitment to natural resource conservation, environmental protection, and public health is essential. To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to employment@ewg.org. For more information and a job description visit http://www.ewg.org/jobs."
Calling high school seniors: Keep Iowa Beautiful is offering up to four $500 scholarships. "Students across Iowa enrolling in an Iowa college or university to major in community enhancement or environmental areas of study are eligible. Students can download the application on-line at http://www.keepiowabeautiful.c... Deadline for application: must be postmarked by February 1, 2010. Please contact the KIB office at 515-323-6507 with any questions."
Details about events coming up in the next ten days are after the jump.
Thursday, January 21:From I'M for Iowa:
SW Iowa Food & Farm Initiative meeting (Council Bluffs)
Everyone is invited to this planning meeting to build a regional food system to link production, processing, distribution and consumption to improve local health, food security and economic development. It's at Iowa Western Community College's Entrepreneurial Center, 21915 Cessna Ave from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. RSVP by January 5th to Bahia Barry at (712) 482-3029 or Bahia.Barry@rcdnet.net.The Natural Diversity of Ecuador (Sioux City)
Professor Bill Heyborne of Morningside College will speak in the Gleeson Room at the Aalfs Public Library, 6th & Pierce at 7:00 pm. This free event is sponsored by the local chapter of the Sierra Club.Friday, January 22:
Senate candidate Roxanne Conlin continues her statewide tour:
4:30 PM ROXANNE FOR MUSCATINE COUNTY MEETING Location: Muscatine Community College - Student Center Main Lobby 152 Colorado Street Muscatine, IA 52761
6:15 PM ROXANNE FOR LOUISA COUNTY MEETING Location: Wapello Ambulance Barn 400 U.S. 61 Wapello, IA 52653
Saturday, January 23:
The Iowa caucuses begin at 1 pm.
Iowa Rivers Revival is holding its 2nd River Congress at the Story County Conservation Board headquarters, 56461 180th St in Ames, from 1:00 - 5:00 pm. No Cost. RSVP to Rosalyn Lehman at (515) 202-7720 or rlehman@iowarivers.org.
Roxanne Conlin has the following events scheduled:
8:15 AM ROXANNE FOR WAPELLO COUNTY MEETING Location: Lucky Rooster Coffee 207 2nd Street Ottumwa, IA 5 2501
10:00 AM JEFFERSON COUNTY CAUCUS VISIT Location: Fairfield Middle School 404 West Filmore. Avenue Fairfield, IA 52556
11:30 AM HENRY COUNTY CAUCUS VISIT Location: Salem Community Center 201 S Main Street Salem, IA 52649
1:00 PM DES MOINES COUNTY CAUCUS VISIT Location: Southeastern Community College 1500 W Agency Rd West Burlington, IA 52655
3:00 PM ROXANNE FOR LEE COUNTY MEETING Location: Public Library 1920 Avenue E Fort Madison, IA
5:30 PM ROXANNE FOR VAN BUREN COUNTY MEETING Location: Keosauqua Senior Dining Center 801 Front Street Keosauqua, IA 52565
7:30 PM ROXANNE FOR DAVIS COUNTY MEETING Location: Southfork Restaurant 905 South Washington Street Bloomfield, IA 52537
Sunday, January 24:
Roxanne Conlin has the following events scheduled:
12:15 PM ROXANNE FOR APPANOOSE COUNTY MEETING Location: 18-80 Club 308 North 12th Street Centerville, IA 52544
2:00 PM ROXANNE FOR WAYNE COUNTY MEETING Location: Breadeaux Pizza 115 West Jackson Street Corydon, IA 50060
4:00 PM ROXANNE FOR DECATUR COUNTY MEETING Location: Linden Street Coffee House 104 South Linden Street Lamoni, IA 50140
5:30 PM ROXANNE FOR CLARKE COUNTY MEETING Location: Southern Hills Winery 1400 West Clay Street Osceola, IA 50213
7:30 PM ROXANNE FOR LUCAS COUNTY MEETING Location: Hardees 2002 Court Avenue Chariton, IA 50049
Tuesday, January 26:
Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement is holding its "Showdown at the Statehouse Rally & Lobby Day" from 10 am to 4 pm. The event begins at the Wallace Building at 502 E 9th Street before marching to the Capitol. Visit http://www.iowacci.org/calenda... for more information, buses from across the state and to register, or contact IowaCCI AT iowacci.org.
From I'M for Iowa:
January 26 - "The Real Dirt on Farmer John" (Ames)
Showing of the second film in the Global Cinema Film Series in the auditorium at the Ames Public Library, 515 Douglas Ave at 7:00 pm. Contact Suzanne Hull at suzanne@unaiowa.org.January 26 - Whole Farm Soil Planning (Your Home or Office)
Join Practical Farmers of Iowa from 7:00 - 8:30 pm for this on-line "webinar." This session is led by Amber Anderson-Mba on how to use the on-line Web Soil Survey to access valuable soils information for your farm, and to learn the best place to plant perennials, annuals and building structures. To register, visit www.practicalfarmers.org/farminar or contact Sally Worley at (515) 232-5661 or sally@practicalfarmers.org.Thursday, January 28:
The Women Food & Agriculture Network holds its 2010 annual conference on Thursday and Friday, Jan. 28 and 29 at King's Pointe Resort in Storm Lake, IA. Mention IWINR/WFAN when you call to make your reservations: 866-552-5960, or you may reserve a room on their website. Click here to view the brochure and registration form.
Green Drinks takes place at the Gateway Market Cafe, Woodland and ML King in Des Moines, 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Contact desmoinesgreendrinks AT gmail.com.
Friday, January 29:
From the Iowa Environmental Council newsletter:
2010 Iowa Bicycle Summit
Join us Friday, Jan. 29 and Saturday, Jan. 30, 8:30am - 4:30pm at the Holiday Inn Downtown at Mercy Campus, 1050 6th Avenue, in Des Moines. AGENDA; REGISTRATION - Electronic or Mail-inThe 2010 Iowa Bicycle Summit is sponsored by the Iowa DOT and the Iowa Bicycle Coalition. The Friday Bicycle Facility Design Workshop will feature information on urban non-motorized transportation, urban trails, waterfront redevelopment, open space planning, and community revitalization. The Saturday Workshop is geared towards grassroots bicyclists who want to better their communities. The full session is $155, but just Saturday is $25. http://www.iowabicyclecoalitio...
Saturday, January 30:
Senate candidate Tom Fiegen will be at the Story County Democrats Soup Supper. Reception begins at 4 pm at Iowa House Historic Inn, 405 Hayward Ave. in Ames, followed by Supper at 5 p.m. at Collegiate United Methodist Church, 2622 Lincoln Way.
From the Iowa Environmental Council newsletter:
Come be 'part of the art' at the third annual People's Art Project at the Iowa Great Lakes, at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 30. Artist Chad Branham will design the hundred-foot cardinal on the ice in Miller's Bay at Iowa Lakeside Laboratory. This ephemeral art project will line up people on the ice in the shape of a cardinal-a local favorite. His design will take over 100 people to complete. Once everyone is in place the cardinal will be photographed from an airplane by Judy Hemphill. Participants are asked to meet at Peace Corner at 11:00 a.m.(northwest corner of Highways 9 and 71) to ride a bus to the project site at Iowa Lakeside Laboratory. People are encouraged to dress warmly and, if possible, to dress in red. "Even if you don't have a red coat, you can bring a red towel and throw it over your shoulders." said Branham, "Just come and have fun. And if you can whistle like a cardinal, you will get to be in the beak." For information about participating in this year's ArtsLive People's Project go to their website at ARTSLIVE.org or call Jane Shuttleworth at 712/337-3669, Ext 7. The photo will be taken at noon, so that people can participate in more of the Winter Game activities.
Hope for the Hungry: Feeding Greater Des Moines
January 30, Urbandale
Get inspired, ask questions, connect with others, and take action at your child's schools, at your church, in your neighborhood, at your local food pantry, with your service organization, or in your own backyard. Iowan keynote speakers include author, Debra Landwehr Engle, and landscape architect and Olmstead Scholar, Jason Grimm. Other panelists and workshop leaders sharing resources will be representing: the City of Des Moines, Food Bank of Iowa, Farm to School, Table to Table, Master Gardeners, Des Moines Area Religious Council, and more. The first 30 to register get a FREE gift from Yes! Magazine from their "Food for Everyone" issue #49. Registration is limited to the first 100 due to space. Hosted by Food & Faith: A Call to Action and Urban Ambassadors. Register online at IowaTix.com for only $15 (plus fees) or $20 at the door. Email adam@urbanambassadors.org, or call (515) 491-0706. Visit www.UrbanFoodDSM.ning.com for schedule, speaker bios, and available workshops.Meaningful Work: The Writer as Citizen - Terry Tempest Williams and Rick Bass
Sat., Jan 30, 2010, 4 p.m., Ames ISU, Sun Room, Memorial Union. Join symposium keynotes Terry Tempest Williams and Rick Bass in a conversation about the role of literature in environmental and community activism. Terry Tempest Williams is a conservationist, advocate for free speech, and author of Refuge. Her most recent book is Finding Beauty in a Broken World. Rick Bass is the author of twenty books, including the autobiographical Why I Came West and the short story collection The Lives of Rocks. He lives in the Yaak Valley in the northern Rockies, where he has been active in protecting the land from roads and logging. The discussion will be moderated by Dean Bakopoulos, an assistant professor in the MFA Program in Creative Writing and Environment.
Finding Beauty in a Broken World-Terry Tempest Williams
Sat., Jan 30, 8 p.m., Great Hall, Memorial Union, ISU. Terry Tempest Williams is a conservationist, advocate for free speech, and author of Refuge, a classic in environmental literature. She has been called "a citizen writer," a writer who speaks and speaks out on behalf of an ethical stance toward life. She has testified before Congress on women's health issues, camped in the remote regions of Utah and Alaska wildernesses and worked as "a barefoot artist" in Rwanda. Williams publications include An Unspoken Hunger: Stories from the Field; Red: Passion and Patience in the Desert; and The Open Space of Democracy. Williams's many awards and achievements include a Guggenheim Fellowship in creative nonfiction, a Lannan Literary Fellowship, the Robert Marshall Award from The Wilderness Society, and the Wallace Stegner Award from the Center for the American West.
Sunday, January 31:
From I'M for Iowa:
Start Your Own Diversified Farm (Marshalltown)
This course will be taught at Marshalltown Community College running from January 31 through April 18, Sundays from 2:00 - 5:00 pm. It's in both Spanish and English and child care is provided. Cost is $390 and scholarships are available. Contact Claudia Prado-Meza at kaya.dasha@gmail.com.From the Iowa Environmental Council newsletter:
The Lives of Rocks: Field Notes on Finding Home-Rick Bass
Sunday, Jan. 31, 7 p.m., Sun room, ISU memorial union. Author and environmentalist Rick Bass is the author of twenty books. His first short story collection, The Watch, set in Texas, won the PEN/Nelson Algren Award; and his 2002 collection, The Hermit's Story, was a Los Angeles Times Best Book of the Year. The recipient of a Pushcart Prize and an O. Henry Award, Bass started writing short stories during his lunch breaks while working as a gas and oil geologist in Jackson, Mississippi. In 1987 he moved to the Yaak Valley in the northern Rockies, where he has been active in protecting the land from roads and logging and serves on the board of the Yaak Valley Forest Council and Round River Conservation Studies.
