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The China Support Network can build upon the 'people power' victory in Hong Kong -- with your help. <!--break--> <p align="center"><b><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">John P. Kusumi<br> </font><font face="Arial" size="2">THE FIRST GENERATION X POLITICIAN<br> </font></b><font face="Arial" size="1">The 18-year-old in 1984's race for U.S. President.<br> </font><font size="2" face="Arial">Right at home in cyberspace</font><font size="2" face="MS Sans Serif">--</font><a href="http://www.kusumi.com"><font size="2" face="Arial"><br> </font><font face="Arial" size="1">www.kusumi.com</font></a><font face="Arial" size="1"><br> <a href="http://www.chinasupport.net">www.chinasupport.net</a><br> <a href="http://www.xdcsoftware.com">www.xdcsoftware.com<br> </a>mailto:<a href="mailto:john@kusumi.com">john@kusumi.com</a></font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">July 11, 2003</font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Dear Friend,</font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">You may have heard of the miracle victory for people power in Hong Kong. This week, leaders of Hong Kong withdrew their noxious bill, called Article 23, or in my pithy-but-accurate phrase "Maoism for Hong Kong." Passage of that bill had been slated to occur on Wednesday of this week. It would have removed civil liberties, and installed tyranny and persecution in its place. The hand of Beijing was behind this bill, and yet people of Hong Kong bravely stood up against it.</font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">They stood up -- a half-million people marched in the streets -- and in the result, we have a victory for the forces of freedom and Chinese democracy. The butchers of Beijing are now in a bind; their man in Hong Kong could not deliver the tyranny they wanted, and now he (Chief Executive Tung Chee Hwa of Hong Kong) has also lost face and credibility with the people of Hong Kong, who are very angry about Article 23 and other aspects of his leadership.</font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Did I have something to do with this scene? Yes, in fact, my China Support Network was an early and vocal opponent of Article 23. We can find that I interviewed, gave speeches, and did other things to roust and marshal opposition to Article 23. Further, my counterparts at the Free China Movement were also early, active, and vigorous opponents of this legislation. These two organizations specialize in lobbying and pressuring for Chinese democracy, including the issues of freedom for Hong Kong, Tibet, and Taiwan.</font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">At this time I am making this urgent appeal for your financial support. The scene in Hong Kong is a special occasion, that may turn the tide of history. Right now, my cause should be building upon that victory, to make it clear that "people power" includes an agenda to make China completely free and democratic. Last week, we worried about Maoism coming into Hong Kong. This week, Beijing can worry about freedom coming the other way!</font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">I have issued a joint statement, along with the Free China Movement, where together we expressed this new agenda. It says specifically that we want to reverse the persecution or endangerment of Falun Gong, Tibet, Taiwan, and the students of 1989 -- the victims of Tiananmen Square's massacre. (To read that statement in full, see our web site at <a href="http://www.chinasupport.net">www.chinasupport.net</a>.)</font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">The statement is there, and a road to freedom exists. Now, I ask that you join us on that road to freedom by backing this cause with a generous financial gift. Did you know, that every time it collects $400, the China Support Network can produce one miracle? That amount might cover the costs of a rally, or a press conference, or travel for appearances. People who give us $40 fund 10% of a miracle, and people who give us $100 fund 25% of a miracle.</font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Trust me, we are very happy each time we get $40, and happy to have .1 (10%) of a miracle. Even better is if you get nine friends to do likewise -- then, you are truly a miracle worker!</font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">This cause is turning into a hot issue right now. For a selection of what is said in the press, read any of the following articles--</font></p> <p align="center"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">BBC: <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/3054861.stm" target="_new"><strong><span class="news">Hong Kong protests spread</span></strong></a><br> BBC: <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/3053533.stm" target="_new"><strong><span class="news">China's concern at HK protests</span></strong></a><br> NY Times: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2003/07/10/international/asia/10CHIN.html" target="_new"><strong><span class="news">Hong Kong Bombshell for Beijing</span></strong></a><br> NY Times: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2003/07/10/international/asia/10HONG.html" target="_new"><strong><span class="news">Hong Kong Protesters Demand Free Elections</span></strong></a><br> Christian Science Monitor: <a href="http://www.csmonitor.com/2003/0710/p01s04-woap.html" target="_new"><strong><span class="news">Hong Kong's rallies test China's 'two systems' policy</span></strong></a><br> Economist: <a href="http://www.economist.com/agenda/displayStory.cfm?story_id=1907337" target="_new"><strong><span class="news">People power</span></strong></a></font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Because of the timeliness of this issue, it is increasingly appropriate that I bring you my concerns and ask for your help. The China Support Network has made it easier than ever to give by allowing donations online. You can click around, with your credit card, and feel miraculously involved <i>immediately</i>. See our options to donate at this link--</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.kusumi.com/chinasupport.net/topdonate.htm"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">http://www.chinasupport.net/topdonate.htm</font></a></p> <p align="left"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Without your help, this might be just a flash in the pan. With your help, the Chinese democracy movement will guide this cause to further victories. Add your own power to widen the 'people power' phenomenon! I thank you in advance for your support.</font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Best wishes,</font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">/s./ John P. Kusumi<br> Founder / Executive Director,<br> The China Support Network<br> organization: <a href="http://www.chinasupport.net">www.chinasupport.net<br> </a>personal site: <a href="http://www.kusumi.com">www.kusumi.com</a></font></p>
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<p>The China Support Network can build upon the 'people power' victory in Hong Kong -- with your help.</p> <!--break--><p align="center"><b><font face="Times New Roman" size="4">John P. Kusumi<br /><br /> </font><font face="Arial" size="2">THE FIRST GENERATION X POLITICIAN<br /><br /> </font></b><font face="Arial" size="1">The 18-year-old in 1984's race for U.S.<br /> President.<br /><br /> </font><font size="2" face="Arial">Right at home in cyberspace</font><font size="2" face="MS Sans Serif">--</font><a href="http://www.kusumi.com"><font size="2" face="Arial"><br /><br /> </font><font face="Arial" size="1">www.kusumi.com</font></a><font face="Arial" size="1"><br /><br /> <a href="http://www.chinasupport.net">www.chinasupport.net</a><br /><br /> <a href="http://www.xdcsoftware.com">www.xdcsoftware.com<br /><br /> </a>mailto:<a href="mailto:john@kusumi.com">john@kusumi.com</a></font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">July 11, 2003</font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Dear Friend,</font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">You may have heard of the miracle<br /> victory for people power in Hong Kong. This week, leaders of Hong Kong withdrew<br /> their noxious bill, called Article 23, or in my pithy-but-accurate phrase "Maoism for Hong<br /> Kong." Passage of that bill had been slated to occur on Wednesday of this<br /> week. It would have removed civil liberties, and installed<br /> tyranny and persecution in its place. The hand of Beijing was behind this bill,<br /> and yet people of Hong Kong bravely stood up against it.</font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">They stood up -- a half-million people<br /> marched in the streets -- and in the result, we have a victory for the forces of<br /> freedom and Chinese democracy. The butchers of Beijing are now in a bind; their<br /> man in Hong Kong could not deliver the tyranny they wanted, and now he (Chief<br /> Executive Tung Chee Hwa of Hong Kong) has also lost face and credibility with<br /> the people of Hong Kong, who are very angry about Article 23 and other aspects<br /> of his leadership.</font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Did I have something to do with this<br /> scene? Yes, in fact, my China Support Network was an early and vocal opponent of<br /> Article 23. We can find that I interviewed, gave speeches, and did other things<br /> to roust and marshal opposition to Article 23. Further, my counterparts at the<br /> Free China Movement were also early, active, and vigorous opponents of this<br /> legislation. These two organizations specialize in lobbying and pressuring for<br /> Chinese democracy, including the issues of freedom for Hong Kong, Tibet, and<br /> Taiwan.</font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">At this time I am making this urgent<br /> appeal for your financial support. The scene in Hong Kong is a special occasion,<br /> that may turn the tide of history. Right now, my cause should be building upon<br /> that victory, to make it clear that "people power" includes an agenda<br /> to make China completely free and democratic. Last week, we worried about Maoism<br /> coming into Hong Kong. This week, Beijing can worry about freedom coming the<br /> other way!</font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">I have issued a joint statement, along<br /> with the Free China Movement, where together we expressed this new agenda. It<br /> says specifically that we want to reverse the persecution or endangerment of<br /> Falun Gong, Tibet, Taiwan, and the students of 1989 -- the victims of Tiananmen<br /> Square's massacre. (To read that statement in full, see our web site at <a href="http://www.chinasupport.net">www.chinasupport.net</a>.)</font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">The statement is there, and a road to<br /> freedom exists. Now, I ask that you join us on that road to freedom by backing<br /> this cause with a generous financial gift. Did you know, that every time it<br /> collects $400, the China Support Network can produce one miracle? That amount<br /> might cover the costs of a rally, or a press conference, or travel for<br /> appearances. People who give us $40 fund 10% of a miracle, and people who give<br /> us $100 fund 25% of a miracle.</font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Trust me, we are very happy each time<br /> we get $40, and happy to have .1 (10%) of a miracle. Even better is if you get<br /> nine friends to do likewise -- then, you are truly a miracle worker!</font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">This cause is turning into a hot issue<br /> right now. For a selection of what is said in the press, read any of the<br /> following articles--</font></p> <p align="center"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">BBC: <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/3054861.stm" target="_new"><strong><span class="news">Hong<br /> Kong protests spread</span></strong></a><br /><br /> BBC: <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/3053533.stm" target="_new"><strong><span class="news">China's<br /> concern at HK protests</span></strong></a><br /><br /> NY Times: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2003/07/10/international/asia/10CHIN.html" target="_new"><strong><span class="news">Hong<br /> Kong Bombshell for Beijing</span></strong></a><br /><br /> NY Times: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2003/07/10/international/asia/10HONG.html" target="_new"><strong><span class="news">Hong<br /> Kong Protesters Demand Free Elections</span></strong></a><br /><br /> Christian Science Monitor: <a href="http://www.csmonitor.com/2003/0710/p01s04-woap.html" target="_new"><strong><span class="news">Hong<br /> Kong's rallies test China's 'two systems' policy</span></strong></a><br /><br /> Economist: <a href="http://www.economist.com/agenda/displayStory.cfm?story_id=1907337" target="_new"><strong><span class="news">People<br /> power</span></strong></a></font></p> <p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Because of the timeliness of this<br /> issue, it is increasingly appropriate that I bring you my concerns and ask for<br /> your help. The China Support Network has made it easier than ever to give by<br /> allowing donations online. You can click around, with your credit card, and feel<br /> miraculously involved <i>immediately</i>. See our options to donate at this<br /> link--</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.kusumi.com/chinasupport.net/topdonate.htm"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">http://www.chinasupport.net/topdonate.htm</font></a></p> <p align="left"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Without your help, this<br /> might be just a flash in the pan. With your help, the Chinese democracy movement<br /> will guide this cause to further victories. Add your own power to widen the<br /> 'people power' phenomenon! I thank you in advance for your support.</font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Best wishes,</font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">/s./ John P. Kusumi<br /><br /> Founder / Executive Director,<br /><br /> The China Support Network<br /><br /> organization: <a href="http://www.chinasupport.net">www.chinasupport.net<br /><br /> </a>personal site: <a href="http://www.kusumi.com">www.kusumi.com</a></font></p>
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