The following letter from Mumia Abu-Jamal was read by Francis Goldin to a meeting held in New York on December 9 to pay tribute to Mumia and his 20 years of resistance behind bars.
December 3, 2001
It is perhaps strange tp begin with thanks to y'all; but that's where I begin. And I mean it. Thanks. Thank you all!
There are thousands of men and women (and yes, sadly, juveniles) who are bereft of any such support, and as I am mindful of them, I am also ever mindful of you. I thank you.
For being there, for joining this battle, and for continuing to battle on; for not being cowed by the forces of fear, of state terrorism, of a whore's media sold to the highest bidder; I think you!
This battle rages on -- undiminished! As it must, 'cause it's right. Simple as that, my friends. A few days ago I recieved a card from a woman from California. It bore a message that bears repeating: "Brother, remember," she wrote. "You are already 'free'; in fact you are 'freer' than many." -- I like to think that's more a rap on the repressive nature of modern-day, martial law America, than an accurate statement of my situation. Yet, there's truth in it, yes? Well, let us strive for greater freedom!
Thank you all!
Ona Move! Long Live John Africa!
Mumia Abu-Jamal
Free the MOVE 9!
[posted 12/9/01]
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