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http://socialistworker.org/2011/02/22/egypt-stands-
We support you. We support the struggle of the peoples of
with-wisconsin Libya, Bahrain and Algeria, who are fighting for their just
rights and falling martyrs in the face of the autocratic
STATEMENT: KAMAL ABBAS
regimes. The peoples are determined to succeed no matter
Egypt stands with Wisconsin the sacrifices, and they will be victorious.
Abbas made a videotaped statement [1] sending solidarity to Wisconsin activists have suggestions for people who would like to
the struggle in Wisconsin against Gov. Scott Walker's assault support the struggle, but can't get to Madison:
on organized labor. Here, we publish an English-language
-- Send a donation via PayPal to ewrigleyfield@gmail.com [3]. The
translation.
money will go to supplies for banners and other materials we need
and don't have any money for.
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-- If you have connections with a group that should be offering
I AM speaking to you from a place very close to Tahrir Square
solidarity, but isn't yet, please contact them. From statements of
in Cairo, "Liberation Square," which was the heart of the solidarity (paper or video) to rallies to money, we want it. Think
revolution in Egypt. This is the place were many of our youth broad: the bill kicks undocumented children off BadgerCare (health
paid with their lives and blood in the struggle for our just care); it threatens domestic partnerships, won through non-wages
rights. collective bargaining; it will destroy public transit in Madison (which
is an environmental issue, as well as a class issue).
From this place, I want you to know that we stand with you as
you stood with us. I want you to know that no power can -- For information about further activism and updates on the
challenge the will of the people when they believe in their situation in Madison, visit International Socialist Organization
Madison [4] Web site.
rights--when they raise their voices loud and clear, and
struggle against exploitation. -----------------
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and 10, the dictatorship was doomed, and the victory of the [1] http://www.michaelmoore.com/words/must-
people became inevitable. read/statement-kamal-abbas
[2] http://www.michaelmoore.com/words/must-
We want you to know that we stand on your side. Stand firm read/statement-kamal-abbas
[4] http://iso-madison.blogspot.com/2011/02/are-you-outside-
and don't waiver. Don't give up on your rights. Victory always
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rights. We and all the people of the world stand on your side
and give you our full support.