STOP THE CRUELTY AGAINST THE
PALESTINIAN PEOPLE!
The world
shuttered at visions of professional soldiers using automatic weapons against pedestrians
stuck in the crossfire, as Palestinians defended their right to sovereignty. Throughout
the world the struggle for liberation and self-determination bring us together, whether in
Palestine, Northern Ireland or Vieques, Puerto Rico.
In
solidarity, we support our Palestinian sisters and brothers who face brutal repression by
the number one recipient of U.S. military aid, the Israeli Army. For decades the
Palestinians like many of the world’s colonized people have struggled to prevent the
extermination of their people. As in Vieques, Puerto Rico, they face constant military
occupation.
The latest
insult occurred when right wing leader, Ariel Sharon entered the sacred Harim al Sharif
during prayers, accompanied by dozens of riot police and hovering helicopters, a show to
exert Israeli dominance. How well we the Puerto Rican people know of the arrogance of our
mutual imperialist oppressor, who disrespect the traditions and existence of our people
daily in Puerto Rico or wherever we are forced to migrate to.
We in the
Puerto Rican community are familiar with the tactics of intimidation and state violence as
what the Palestinian masses are experiencing. Colonialism has brought into our reality the
random beating and murder of our youth by the racist police, as the outcry for justice
goes unheard in a court system arranged just to add to our oppression.
We further
recognize that the weapons and military hardware used against the Palestinian people are
supplied by the U.S. and tested in Vieques. At the root of our reality is U.S.
imperialism. For this reason our obligation as people committed to liberation is to stand
firmly with our Palestinian sisters and brothers.
END THE ISRAELI OCCUPATION OF PALESTINE!
U.S. NAVY OUT OF
VIEQUES AND ALL OF PUERTO RICO!
ProLibertad
Vieques Support Campaign
Women For Peace & Justice For Vieques
Working Group on Puerto Rico/Socialist Front