Tampa Bay Coalition for Justice and Peace
Subject: Write letters to Judge Pizzo in support of Sami Al-Arian
Date: Sunday, March 9, 2003

Tampa Bay Coalition for Justice and Peace

IMMEDIATE ACTION ALERT:

WRITE LETTERS IN SUPPORT OF DR. SAMI AL-ARIAN TO JUDGE MARK PIZZO

The bail hearing for Dr. Sami Al-Arian will be held on March 20, 2003. In the meantime, we ask all justice-seeking individuals to write letters urging the judge to release Dr. Al-Arian on bail. We must explain that, as a leader, academic, father, etc. in our community, he poses absolutely no risk to Tampa or to the American public. Do not be afraid to be specific in your letters, the more detailed and personal they are, the more impact they will have on the judge’s decision.

It is important to note that he does not pose a flight risk, and so it is only right that he is freed on bail in order to assist his lawyers in his defense. We cannot underestimate the importance of these letters. The judge will be encouraged to release him because of your letters. Please urge others to do so as well.

Below are talking points and the address to mail your letter. Thank you!

*Talking points:

1- Dr. Sami Al-Arian is not a threat to the community.

2- Dr. Al-Arian is not a flight risk.

3- If he is free on bail, he will be much more capable of defending himself. This is an integral part of the constitutional right of due process of law.

*Please letters address to:

Honorable Mark A. Pizzo

United States Magistrate Judge

U.S. District Court

Middle District of Florida

*Please mail your letter to Dr. Al-Arian’s attorney, Mr. Nick Matassini at
2811 West Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, Florida 33609.

Questions? Email tampabayjustice@yahoo.com

Please distribute widely.