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Aug 21, 2009
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Aug 21, 2009
BISMARCK, N.D. — American Indian activist Leonard Peltier, imprisoned since 1977 for the deaths of two FBI agents, has been denied parole after authorities decided that releasing him would diminish the seriousness of his crime, the Associated Press reported in mid-afternoon on Aug. 21.
Peltier had his first parole hearing in 16 years in July. He will not be eligible for parole again until July 2024, when he will be 79 years old.
U.S. Attorney Drew Wrigley announced the decision of the U.S. Parole Commission.
Peltier is serving two life sentences for the deaths of FBI agents Jack Coler and Ronald Williams during a June 26, 1975, shootout on South Dakota’s Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. He was convicted in Fargo, N.D., in 1977.
He has said the FBI framed him, which the agency denies. He has been denied parole numerous times.
Thomas J. Harrington, Executive Assistant Director, FBI Criminal, Cyber, Response, and Services Branch, issued the following statement:
“The FBI family has never forgotten the ultimate sacrifice made by FBI Special Agents Jack Coler and Ronald Williams, and we fully support the decision of the United States Parole Commission to deny parole to Leonard Peltier. His callous criminal acts demonstrated a complete disrespect for human life and for the law. His time served in jail for their 1975 murders has not diminished the brutality of his crimes or the pain and sorrow felt by the families of his victims or the FBI family.”
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Kris said on Friday, Sep 4 at 4:00 PM
Quit your whining. People, this has been happening since the beginning of the United States do you think it would be different now? Remember some people have to suffer so that we can learn from them and understand that LIFE IS NOT FAIR. A conquered people does not write the history. Truth is in the eye of the beholder. Sucks huh.... Maybe he did it, maybe he didn't I really don't care. I am more worried about what's in the future then what's in the past. Let it go people.
28743059corey46flood@hotmail.com said on Thursday, Sep 3 at 7:52 PM
i read the comments made by more then a few comparing peltier to CRAZY HORSE alot of people either make comments freely or they have no real sight when it comes to reality there has been nothing but controversy regarding the killing of the agents and the time peltier has been incarcerated i do think with all the time he has been incarcerated if he didnt do the actual killing he would of helped himself out by mentioning some names 30 years for a crime he didnt commit come on people
28699682where's russell? said on Thursday, Sep 3 at 5:32 PM
why he's looking as always out for his own means!!!
28694408coastal native said on Thursday, Sep 3 at 12:06 PM
i had family and friends inside and met Leonard an thot he was a cool & compasionate man
28676747ear said on Thursday, Sep 3 at 12:17 AM
Now that the news has finally sunk in, now that I have read these comments, it is one more thing we have to educate the younger generations about. Many of the young ones don't even know who LP is until they are asked to learn about him and his situation. Let's educate and celebrate our future generations by making sure they all know about LP. We are all LP and if there is no justice, then there will be no peace which seems to suit the suits just fine.
28660186coyoteknows said on Wednesday, Sep 2 at 4:02 PM
Well, the badge mafia got their way, I mean the FBI......what happen when the two natives were killed? Why wasn't charges filed against the FBI seeing how this happened at the same time the agents met their demise. I guess its a white thing, I wouldn't understand....are they trying to make an example out LP to show poeple how powerful the FBI is? Does gestopo or secret police ring a bell??
28641699abih said on Tuesday, Sep 1 at 4:48 PM
We have not forgotten the thousands of natives killed in 1540 Conquistadors terrorist attack at Mauvila.
28592906Nancy Q. said on Monday, Aug 31 at 7:18 PM
I am not native yet I have studied the known facts of the case against Leonard Peltier and cannot believe this man is still incarcerated when the proof of his innocence is there for all to see if they chose to see the truth. The FBI was and still is as crimeridden as the Mob but with even less honor.
28547501katsistowan said on Monday, Aug 31 at 11:36 AM
Peltier is a scapegoat for the politically involved court system. Someone had to take the fall. Talk about a CONFLICT of INTEREST!! The truth has shown that Leonard is innocent. Stay strong brother!!! I believe the only chance we have at getting him out alive is Executive Clemency from Obama. Where is the LBDC??? Are they still in Kansas? Let's do something!!! Holla
28521649Michian AIM Member said on Monday, Aug 31 at 9:50 AM
How can you all beleive what The FBI says it's all lies their better at lieing then drug addicts
28516092wovokanarchy said on Sunday, Aug 30 at 4:52 PM
America is a fascist country, plain and simple. The Indigenous Peoples of North " America" will never receive fair treatment in a fascist state. Did the Jews receive fair treatment when they appealed to the "laws" of Germany in the 1930s?
28487514Adamwestiii said on Sunday, Aug 30 at 1:19 PM
I believe after 32 years in Prison he should be released. There were many FBI & police killed during the late 30s & early 40s and I don't recall any of the killers sentenced to life in prison. Are lives worth more today than during our ancestors time?
28478337Not there... said on Saturday, Aug 29 at 12:31 PM
None of us were there, white or Indian, but there is absolutely no honor in head-shooting two already wounded men. They still had guns but didn't fire at Peltier and others as they approached. Just as if they were Indians laying wounded and executed, there is no honor. Joe Stuntz was shot in the head from long distance as he was firing at responding cops coming across a field. Stuntz was covering the retreat/escape of those from the Jumping Bull property, that's a firefight, not an execution.
28439157A Heroless Indian I guess.. said on Saturday, Aug 29 at 12:25 PM
If the Indians here and elsewhere compare Peltier to Tecumseh, Crazy Horse and Geronimo, it is a heroless world in which we live. In whatever language of your people you speak, including English, "hero" would not be Peltier for shooting two wounded men after they surrendered. I would call myself an "advocate" for all people, but mainly Indians, but I am saddened to see this man compared to truly great men who were defending their people and culture. Defender is another word not for Peltier.
28438963rayleenknight@yahoo.com. said on Friday, Aug 28 at 10:41 PM
free Leonard Peltier, he is a hero to all our people
28419998rayleenknight@yahoo.com. said on Friday, Aug 28 at 10:39 PM
HERE IN OUR COUNTY, WE HAVE MANY NATIVES CALLED BEAR ON POMO RESERVATIONS IN CALIFORNIA. ONE NATIVE MAN WON HIS CASE IN COURT FOR KILLING A POLICE OFFICER. THE MENDICINO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, COMMENTED THEY WERE OUT TO GET EVERY NATIVE CALLED BEAR.
28419892Lahkuts said on Friday, Aug 28 at 3:51 PM
Anna Mae was a mother, a daughter, an aunt, a sister, a friend. She did not deserve to die by gunshot, what a chicken **** way to end a life. Somebody's judgment day is coming, then the sun will shine on those she left behind. Bless her family......
28404561Outraged, but not surprised! said on Friday, Aug 28 at 3:33 PM
Now you know the US doesn't have a heart for Indian people. One of the Manson killer was released on paroled, but she was a white woman. Look at our tribal governments, its so similar to the US. Doesn't it make you wonder why they did that? OUT OF CONTROL! And they Divided us even further through this government.In the 1970's the US supported Dickie Wilson and the Goons, when they "terrorized" Pine Ridge.None of the white murderers were imprisoned for killing innocent Indian woman and children.
28403657Chris said on Friday, Aug 28 at 2:19 PM
Sorry, Mr. Peltier took part in a terrorist act killing and should continue to serve confinement-it did not have to be this way from the start-serve justice for Anna Mae some more
28399962redwolfwind2 said on Friday, Aug 28 at 1:24 PM
what does the "justice" system need. how much more proof can be brought forward to show this man was framed. he did not do it. however i want to say thank you leanoard for being our matyr. we know the truth you are doing the ultimate sundance for us.
28397103corey flood said on Friday, Aug 28 at 12:52 PM
right or wrong the real reasons the elders asked AIM to come too pine ridge wasnt to lower themselves to the level of dickie wilson and his goons it was to bring to awareness to the country the plight of the people from the great LAKOTA NATION all the publicity peltier has received in the press etc could have done wonders for the original reasons AIM was involved what happened to the feds and peltier shouldnt be the focus it should be the unheard elders bad news all around
28395357x factor minus y said on Friday, Aug 28 at 12:07 PM
its a disappointment to see no granting of parole, but this is the nature of the business we're in. for me, the us supreme court is like a star chamber, as far as indians go. i think indians have to organize on many levels, take the anger and make it useful.
28392812Candace Colbert Odom said on Friday, Aug 28 at 11:26 AM
If every living Native American would write three words to President Obama "FREE LEONARD PELTIER" perhaps he would give him freedom...
28390317Indian Woman said on Friday, Aug 28 at 9:52 AM
Crimes committed need circumstances to match the crime. So, if Peltier is serving for his crime, what about all the atrocities committed against indigenous peoples and all the indian women who are violated and killed by white men? Do they get double life sentences? If the law has a double standard for whites and indians, then the law is broken, fix it and stop acting as though Peltier is the most horrific person ever - the media and the government use him to justify their own self righteousne
28385157lon said on Friday, Aug 28 at 1:15 AM
those agents should not have been there in the first place. talk about callous crimes,how much do you think we as natives have suffered at the hands of these so called laws? talk about brutality of crimes committed and pain and sorrow felt by families? the fbi family? who fired the first shots that day? even the fbi knows that those agents had no business on the jumping bull ranch that day.
28375318Tatewin said on Thursday, Aug 27 at 11:48 PM
At least he's alive, if in prison. The same can't be said for Anna Mae.
28373377rezzie said on Thursday, Aug 27 at 5:52 PM
GW and his crew should be the ones in prison.
28360943mary jane said on Thursday, Aug 27 at 3:06 PM
dennis banks received telephone call re: anni mae aquash at a fundraiser at delancy street san francisco, calif so he was involved
28352088lakota winyan said on Thursday, Aug 27 at 2:41 PM
dennis banks was on trial at custer sd, and went underground with peltier, kamook banks, so dennis banks should also be convicted with all other aim leaders such as clyde bellecourt
28350667Smallbear said on Thursday, Aug 27 at 11:08 AM
Previous post continued--All that being said, I think Leonard Peltier stands with other great names from the Red history of this continent: Tecumseh, Chief Joseph, Geronimo, Crazy Horse, and many more.
28338182Smallbear said on Thursday, Aug 27 at 11:05 AM
I am greatly saddened, but not surprised that Peltier was not pardoned. In spite of a mountain of evidence and testimony that he did not kill those agents and that he was framed for it, proves there is a government agenda to keep him in prison. However, you do not have to be Native to get screwed by the government. Being poor, progressive, or non-white all qualify you for this abuse. That it continues to happen to First Nations people is especially bad. See next post-
28338068k.w... said on Thursday, Aug 27 at 10:28 AM
he is not a crazy horse but closer to a stupid donkey thug.......no doubt he got away with killing others
28336238Na-kyo said on Wednesday, Aug 26 at 4:25 PM
So many so bitter yet where were you when this was happening, wishing my friend to dies day before he is paroled is stupid. we can not expect to see justice from the feds, nor can we expect to see backing from our own native people, they all want to have some one stand up, but they will desert you as soon as it gets hard, and they to may have to pay a price as well. many say they were at Wounded Knee But we know who was there and we know who was not.
28302488G.HAMILTON said on Wednesday, Aug 26 at 3:51 PM
THATS NOT RIGHT THEY ARE JUST PREJUDICE AND DONT LIKE HIM BECAUSE HE IS NATIVE AND HE'S DONE HIS TIME AND PAYED HIS DEBT TO SOCIETY HE SHOULD BE FREE!!! MY FATHER IS A.I.M AND FREE PELTIER!!!!!!!!!
28300842irene said on Wednesday, Aug 26 at 12:35 PM
This does not surprise me at all, what about Lynette Fromme, it was okay for her to get paroled, she wanted to kill "Da Prez" and here is someone that I feel didn't do it. Leonard is good man and he deserves fair justice, and yeah what about all the killing they did to the natives.
28289247Goodrunningwoman said on Wednesday, Aug 26 at 10:29 AM
This is racism at its best. Peltier is innocent-as the evidence introduced in his case in the mid-1990s clearly shows. The fatal bullets were not fired from his gun. Its time people in this country realized that racism is not just a black asnd white issue.
28281911Rosa said on Tuesday, Aug 25 at 6:17 PM
It's not suprising Peltier was not paroled. Spending a long time in prison does not erase the crime, or make it okay. If he didn't do it he would have told who did by now.He isn't such a martyr that he would pay for someone else's crime.This is a cold, heartless man who thought nothing of killing people. The fact that he executed anybody(red or white)is dispicable.If the President pardoned Peltier,why not all the murderers? Being Native doesn't make his crime any different, or forgivable.
28251013ernie said on Tuesday, Aug 25 at 12:45 PM
someday the creator will set all things right and all the bad things will be taken care of for vengence is mine saith the lord.
28234566Lazy Wolf said on Tuesday, Aug 25 at 9:43 AM
A lot of our people were killed,we don't see anyone spending that much time in prison for these murders, and what about our survivors, the native FAMILIES left behind, who is to bring them justice, maybe that "Jesus Guy." LOL To settle this, if this man did not do the crime, then the one who did the crime should come forward and be accountable for it. This man has spent a lot of time in prison, for the guilty one, doing your time, so to speak. We need a Nelson Mandela type hero,SET HIM FREE!
28225733Just a guy... said on Monday, Aug 24 at 5:13 PM
The FBI put on presentations of the murders of Coler and Williams. What stood out is the fact that these men were executed with .223 rounds to the head after one was mortally wounded and the other essentially surrended and allowed Roubideaux, Butler, and Peltier to walk up on him. He too was wounded and surrendered. Indians had it bad and many were shot like this in the 1800's, etc., but this was not an honorable act or heroic act of self-defense. Leonard is no hero for killing these men.
28201903Warrior Woman said on Monday, Aug 24 at 3:53 PM
Not a surprise, the federal govt. is responding just as they have for decades towards the native peoples. They felt they had to convict someone,it was his misfortune in remaining absent when the others went to trial. In the word of my father, "we are some of the most patriotic people on earth, we fight for this country, for it is our homeland, yet we must return from wars and continue to fight for our rights within this same country we defend. Leonard P.is a living legacy of our generation.
28198556FLTsalagi said on Monday, Aug 24 at 3:48 PM
You're calling on Obama for justice? He's a politician! He cares for nothing but his own power.... exactly the same as every other politician in this land cares for. That includes democrats, republicans and independents. There are exceptions but Obama is not one of them. Don't look to Obama to do anything for the native peoples of this land except look the other way. Otherwise he would have already done something.
28198316Christopher Francisco said on Monday, Aug 24 at 2:57 PM
I'm sorry, but I wasn't surprised about the decision. After reading the book called "American Indian Mafia" The feds are out spreading lies about AIM members. In the book, they said they will make someone pay for those crimes and that they will avenge their fellow agents. We can't give up the struggle and keep praying. Obama we need justice now. I thank everyone for continuing with the struggle. We can do it. Love and Peace to everyone. My heart is sad today, but we will win!!!!
28195611confused said on Monday, Aug 24 at 12:35 AM
"O! say does that star spangled banner yet wave o'er the land of genocide and the home of the slave?
28170841R King said on Sunday, Aug 23 at 9:51 PM
It is a sad day. I can not even begin to say what I want to say.
28166691james said on Sunday, Aug 23 at 9:16 PM
america was founded with murder, lies, greed, and any other anti-spiritual activity you can name. It can not operate any other way because of this. This is more business-as-usual for it.
28165733Mdewakanton Wicasta said on Sunday, Aug 23 at 4:13 PM
Your sacrifice is that of Unselfishness and Bravery! Pidamiya Yedo Leonard! Mitakuye Owasin, Ikce Wicasta.
28156911Mdewakanton Wicasta said on Sunday, Aug 23 at 3:00 PM
We were the last "americans" to be given voting rights and the first "americans" to be ridiculed if we dare rise up against the ironfist of the red, white & blue! Leonard Pelteir firmly stood up against yet another wave of anglo assimilation by way of manifest destiny! Remember the "38" who were hung for their beliefs at Mankato MN. They could'ent kill us off as planned! Hail Inkpa Duta and Leonard Peltier! Not all of my hero's are ghosts! AHO Mitakusye, Mr. Blue
28154558John said on Sunday, Aug 23 at 1:47 PM
Mitakuye, My Brother, Two Ravens has walked with Leonard to the capital also. Two Ravens crossed over to the Spirit World January 22, 1995
28151928Wayne said on Sunday, Aug 23 at 1:02 PM
Boo-hoo! Hope he dies a day before his next parole hearing.
28150572Terri said on Sunday, Aug 23 at 12:52 PM
I just can't believe that Leonard was denied parole and here a Terrorist is loose. They let him go because of Prostrate Cancer? give me a break. He is a more of a threat to our country then Peltier ever was. As far as the FBI I don't trust them. They were known to coerced a lot of those that were going to stand up for Peltier. A good example was Poorbear they threatened her to take away her kids The only hope is that Obama frees Leonard Peltier.
28150253Wolf Who Walks Alone said on Sunday, Aug 23 at 9:16 AM
Leonard is one of many who has suffered or are still suffering because we are First Nation, Our suffering will end when, soon in three years three months three weeks and two days, patience is a good thing the whites will feel the pain that we feel
28142928Brenda said on Sunday, Aug 23 at 6:25 AM
Oh, but it's just find and dandy for Squeaky Fromme to be set free though isn't it U.S. Attorney Drew Wrigley? Caught red-handed for her attempt to assassinate a US President, escapee and now free. That's justice for the red man in the USA. ..."with liberty and justice for all." NOT
28139293Thunder Bear said on Sunday, Aug 23 at 12:43 AM
The U K can release a convicted terrorist that killed 270 people when he blew up an airplane just because he has terminal prostate cancer, why can't they release Leonard? From my point of view Leonard was protecting his people from an overbearing and intrusive federal agency.
28134291L.B. said on Sunday, Aug 23 at 12:33 AM
Millions of native tribes have been killed off for land by descendants of England, Spain, Italy, etc. all immigrants themselves. Free L.P. he has done his time. Let the old man live in peace.
28134027Maria Minno said on Saturday, Aug 22 at 11:24 PM
They don't want to release him because then people would find out how corrupt the FBI is.
28132298billw said on Saturday, Aug 22 at 3:43 PM
None are so imprisoned as those who think they are free. I wish my brother was by my side. We could talk, laugh, and be awed by watching the passing of the day. Your imprisonment is my isolation, my condemnation. Please read Leonard's books. Please rever all life. If Creator God made everything, what is not sacred. Aho. Leonard, you protected the women and children, leading them thru the pipe to safety. Just by being, truth screams. The emperor is so naked. In the name of Crazy Horse
28119121johnypaycut said on Saturday, Aug 22 at 2:47 PM
Such hatred for the indians, Why did not the Gov. bring to trial the hundreds of whites who daily threatened and comited violent acts, rascism is alive and still with us.(my goverment is afraid, spineless). see if i vote again for you democrats?
28117251Dee-the scott said on Saturday, Aug 22 at 11:25 AM
Yes my Scottish kin can be daft. But I never dreamed parol wouldn't be given this time. We pray for him and his dear family. There are a great number of people heartbroken by this. Many of us will cry. Then we will strap on our shoes, pick up another stack of petitions and we will walk a long walk, and try again. Lots of people from Scotland and Ireland know Mr. Peltier is an innocent man; a political prisoner. Many remember and won't give up. In solidarity and with fellow feeling from Scotland
28110393Night Sky Watcher said on Saturday, Aug 22 at 8:07 AM
I have in this since June 1975. I am by no means going to let yet another screwed up decision stop me. It is a perfect example that just for Native people is seriously flawed. This government has become al upside down. They let out a bomber and a women who tried to kill your president. Obama did promised he would see to Leonard's becoming a free man. Where is he? Why doesn't he step in?
28104207nini said on Saturday, Aug 22 at 6:06 AM
ok now I AM REALLY DONE done with it all are we going to march or what!!! and damint I no longer see myself as a us citizenbut a forever native nation woman fighting for WHATS RIGHT we have a voice USE IT
28101487Doug said on Saturday, Aug 22 at 5:08 AM
It shouldn't be considered a crime to shoot FBI agents. Like their gestapo and NKVD forebears, they are enemies of humanity and should be exterminated whenever possible.
28100952Lewellyn said on Saturday, Aug 22 at 2:44 AM
I remember 10yrs ago, my son,wore a levi jacket his Dad beaded for him on the back it read "Free Peltier." For me Leonard is a warrior, along with our ancestors who fought to keep the place they called Home.
28099644Susan said on Saturday, Aug 22 at 2:42 AM
I am the mother of a murdered child. But if you are dirty cops with dirty evidence,you have to remember thats how OJ WALKED! Now I want to see what My New President does. ??? He knows the deal and he has the pen. Now I will see if he has the stones or is just another pretty face. As far as the parole board and the rest; I have always known the white man is a miserable human being.
28099614myrna said on Friday, Aug 21 at 10:47 PM
Every person in the seat of the gov't...performs this duty exactly this way...lip service...then they win their seat...then they sign the oathe of silence...and work with their hidden agenda...and the rest is history...we get screwed until we vote someone else in...there is no honor...
28094691WarriorWoman said on Friday, Aug 21 at 10:23 PM
My soul is bleeding & distaught has covered my spirit, just finding out about our Warrior brother - Leonard, Oh great spirit, please release this wonderful spirit back home, where he belongs! The Saginaw Chippewas Natives 1937s on the Isabella reservation, you are in spiritual prayer Leonard! We have been in inner internal conflict & civil unrest on our Resevation with our tribal government, tribal police holding assault rifles on our native children, cuz of the truths!
28094011Winona said on Friday, Aug 21 at 10:18 PM
Sad. Seems a pardon from a sitting president would have to do it now. It would begin a healing of the first nations' ancestors and all they endured and died protecting. Institutionalized genocide. Forced assimilation. Loss of languages. Until the United States accepts its own history and mistakes its amends, as Canada has done, for instance, no healing of the sacred circle will be possible.
28093834loyal heart said on Friday, Aug 21 at 10:07 PM
i am deeply saddened by this news...i walked for his cause in the past part way to d.c. and i am disappointed justice in the united states of america has once again has not prevailed...
28093474Apache Warrior said on Friday, Aug 21 at 10:01 PM
The FBI was asleep on 911. Over 3000 people died that day. The foriegn terroist was preparing steathly and strategizing their attacks on the mighty U.S.A. A female FBI agent out of Phoenix office tried to alert the central FBI offices. Nobody paid any attention to her. She got disciplined for doing her professional duty. How does the FBI family feel about "families" that lost their family memembers? Do they feel any shame or pain for sleeping on the job? You are worried about one Indian Warrior?
28093264Brian said on Friday, Aug 21 at 9:22 PM
Very sad. But totally expected. Leonard will never get out, except feet first. Thats what happens when you stand up for a people who are destined to be exterminated......you suffer. The royal elites who run everything could care less about one first nations citizen in prison, especially when he is worth far more as a martyr and a symbol of oppression. He is worth more in jail. First Nations will be one of the last lines of defense against the New World Order. You still have time to fortify!
28091984Sam said on Friday, Aug 21 at 8:09 PM
(1) "Steve" might not be a sellout. He might be an FBI plant who's paid to come to this website and post something anti-Peltier and SAY he's a native (when he isn't). (2) That official FBI statement about how sad the "FBI family" and the "families of the victims" still are is beyond disgusting coming from the agency that deliberately framed the false evidence that has the man in prison.
28089539retired said on Friday, Aug 21 at 7:22 PM
Why is it the DOMINATE society feel they are ALWAYS right???? I am sooo sad for Leonard. When will his persecution end? so many wrongs commited against him, and yet he remains in prison. He is INNOCENT!!!!!!
28088031Terminal Illusions said on Friday, Aug 21 at 6:59 PM
@Steve, you're a sellout. Why do people like you feel that by stating you're a "native" you deserve more credibility? Perhaps if you had endured what the people at Pine Ridge had endured prior to the incident, you would understand the politics behind it. Unfortunately you've chosen to sell out rather than research and learn anything.
28087192Steve said on Friday, Aug 21 at 6:37 PM
Yea, there is justice. I still love the lack of logic. Well Scotland freed the Lockerbie bomber, the FBI sharpshooter in Idaho, etc, etc, etc. There are always injustices to point at.....so lets just open the prison doors and let all the prisoners go free........I know if you asked, the majority of them would tell you they are innocent. I for one, am glad he was denied parole. I hope for justices sake, that he serve his entire sentence. Native that does NOT buy into the Poor Leonard song
28086347John said on Friday, Aug 21 at 6:12 PM
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28085431John said on Friday, Aug 21 at 6:12 PM
America did NOT free that Lockerbie plane bomber. That was Scotland.
28085416Storm Cloud said on Friday, Aug 21 at 5:58 PM
In Idaho, an FBI sharpshooter showed disrespect for human life,motherhood, and the law when he shot a mother as she held her baby in her arms. It was evident she posed no danger to him. He got off scot free. Is there equality under the law, here? Imagine the pain and sorrow of her family.
28084849Arnab Sen said on Friday, Aug 21 at 5:49 PM
I am not surprised. We are immune to the travesty of justice, the lip service to human rights that so characterize this world today. Some voices are not to be heard precisely because they illegitimise the dominant narratives of history. peltier is one such voice the powers that be in the u.s. need to silence. or else, histories would have to be rewritten. in solidarity and with fellow feelings from india.
28084532Jack said on Friday, Aug 21 at 5:10 PM
I agree this is BS. They needed a fall guy and the picked Leonard Peltier. The president should do the next right thing and pardon him.
28082896Shelly G said on Friday, Aug 21 at 5:07 PM
We won't parole Mr. Peltier, but we will release a man who killed far more people in a terrorist act. Doesn't that just make you proud to be an American??
28082734TANYA said on Friday, Aug 21 at 4:45 PM
THATS BS, WE AS NATIVES HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN THE murders OF OUR PEOPLE, THE SACRIFICE OF OUR PEOPLE. FREE LEONARD PELTIER.
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