[PAA-Discuss] Stop Puerto Rico's George Bush

[Juli3 at aol.com]

Dear friend, 
We may have replaced George Bush last November, but Puerto  Rico's version 
continues to wreak havoc on the  island.

Despite campaign promises to the contrary, Puerto  Rico's Republican 
Governor Luis Fortuño announced plans to  eliminate the jobs of 30,000 public 
employees early next month.  

Tomorrow, over 200,000 people are preparing to take to the  streets in a 
general strike, and Fortuño is threatening to charge  the protesters with 
terrorism. 

Not even Karl Rove and  George Bush tried that. 

_Ask  Congress to hold hearings on Fortuño's anti-American behavior, and  
we'll be sure to send you a button designed by popular artist  Antonio 
Mortorel.  _ 
(http://action.seiu.org/page/m/18a1e490/16776c0/5a2e921d/ce67635/2859604510/VEsH/) 

 
(http://action.seiu.org/page/m/18a1e490/16776c0/5a2e921d/ce67635/2859604510/VEsE/) 

In recent days,  thousands of university students have demonstrated and 
marched in  support of the working women and men who provide critical public  
services to the people of Puerto Rico. 

Those young  demonstrators were threatened, physically attacked, tear 
gassed  and falsely arrested in some instances. 

Violating the  civil rights of your own citizens is unacceptable...wherever 
you  are. 

_Stand  up for the civil rights of Puerto Rico's citizens by contacting  
your member of Congress to ask them to hold hearings on Fortuño's  
anti-American actions._ 
(http://action.seiu.org/page/m/18a1e490/16776c0/5a2e921d/ce67635/2859604510/VEsF/)  

We'll be in touch with more  opportunities to get involved in the near 
future.

In  Solidarity, 

Anna  Burger 




SERVICE  EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION

SEIU
1800  Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036 


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