The Zundelsite - Report of Zundel Demo

Aug 11, 2003

I just finished speaking to Paul Fromm. It seems that the demonstration below has already borne some fruit - or perhaps I should say, some promises. After six months in maximum detention, Ernst has been promised a pillow and a chair, perhaps even some office items so that he can mark up the documents he needs for his defense. Never say never!

Below is an account of the demonstration:

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Canadian Association for Free Expression Box 332, Rexdale, Ontario, M9W 5L3 Ph: 905-897-7221; FAX: 905-277-3914

For Immediate Release

August 10, 2003

Forty-five free speech supporters from around Southern Ontario protested the humiliating prison conditions faced by German-born revisionist publisher Ernst Zundel in the Metro West Detention Centre in Rexdale, Ontario.

Organized by the Canadian Association for Free Expression (CAFE), today's protest drew activists from London, Oshawa, Collingwood and Toronto. The rally was endorsed by the Northern Alliance, the Canadian Heritage Alliance and the Heritage Front.

The protest also brought out a number of television, radio and newspaper reporters.

The hot grey late summer sky snapped with a sea of Red Ensigns. "Why do you fly the old flag of Canada?" a French CBC reporters asked protest organizer Paul Fromm.

"It represents the real Canada," Fromm said, "the Canada founded by our European ancestors. It was one that guaranteed due process and enshrined English Common Law that our ancestors had fought to win for over 1,000 years." In a short speech to the rally, Fromm, a former Toronto school trustee, denounced the secret hearings that have occurred before each of Ernst Zundel's bail reviews and court hearings.

"These secret hearings are outrageous," Fromm said. "They deny Mr. Zundel his fundamental right to face his accusers, to know the charges and accusations against him and to be able to offer a full response and defence. How can he defend himself against accusations he hasn't heard?" Fromm demanded.

Many protesters carried signs denouncing the inhumane prison conditions which they believe are inflicted on Mr. Zundel to break his spirit and get him to agree to return to Germany and a mimimum 5 years in prison. Mr. Zundel stands accused in Germany of violating a law that forbids insulting the memory of the dead -- a totalitarian legal nicety which means questioning the Hollywood version of World War II.

The protesters told reporters that Ernst Zundel is kept in solitary confinement without a pillow, a chair, without pens, paperclips, post-it notes or highlighters, all of which are needed to mark up and organize the several feet thick mound of legal documents and transcripts Mr. Zundel must handle for his half dozen or more legal cases.

Fromm referred to comments in Federal Court, July 30, by Mr. Justice Pierre Blais when informed of the prison conditions: "Even in mediaeval times, prisoners were allowed to use pen and paper. I also have respect for Mr. Zundel. He is not a criminal. He is entitled to a little bit of flexibility."

Two prison guards who'd come out to the parking lot to monitor the protest, were furious when one of the demonstrators appeared to snap their picture. "This is typical of a totalitarian state. It stomps all over the rights of a man like Mr. Zundel, but its operatives certainly don't like their identity known," Jack Castor, one of the protesters said.

The rally ended with a rousing chant of "Free Ernst Zundel!" ___________________________________________________

Among the messages of support received from around Canada and abroad were the following sample.

"Dear Ernst; as a victim of the same oppression you're facing, the thoughts and prayers from my family are never far from you! As was the case with my fathers persecution at the hands of tyranny and the suppressers of truth, you will eventually be recognized and acknowledged as the victim of a terrible injustice. Until that time, keep the faith and may the good Lord be with you."

Heinz Bartesch San Rafael, CA

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"Best Wishes to Ernst

Hi Paul, convey my best wishes to Ernst. It is unbelievable how our democratic government acts in this case. They call themselves LIBERALS, I wonder why ? Regards" Harry Schneider, Etobicoke, Ontario

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" The Lynch Pin of Their Vulnerability. It cannot be stressed enough how vital/essential is the reminder that Ernst Zundel is a political prisoner -- whose very opinions from his pursuit of truth over the decades have threatened the very foundations of those who coined and then defined the phrase, "political correctness". They realize as do we that he represents the downfall of their shrines by providing the tools of truth and discovery and then exposing their deceptions. He is the lynch pin to their vulnerability - AND THEY KNOW IT! Hang tough, Ernst! We will strive to make your imprisonment as pleasant as possible. Oh, and of course, THANK YOU for your struggle!!!!!" Diane King Cushing, Texas

"From Adelaide Institute, Dr Fredrick Töben, Associates and Supporters, Australia. -------------------------

Dear Ernst

You are alone in your cell

but you are not alone.

We cannot enter your cell

but you are with us.

Nothing great is gained without sacrifice

You are a man of Destiny

Your message is clear

Your enemy fears you

We are with you."

Dr. Fredrick Töben

Adelaide Institute, Australia

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"No matter our personal opinions especially in the field of history, Ernst Zündel should be an inspiration for everyone of us because of his exceptional courage.

I, for one, know something about being prosecuted/persecuted for my revisionist findings on the alleged "Holocaust" of the Jews. But what E. Zündel has been suffering and still suffers for the same findings is much worse than what I happened to endure.

France has a clear and shameful way of treating the Revisionists. Germany, Austria and Switzerland have a brutal and shameful way. But Canada has a way which is even more shameful than anyone else because it is hypocritical, vicious and cruel.

Canadian citizens should realize they have a hero at home, fighting for their own rights and liberty : Ernst Zündel."

Dr. Robert Faurisson, France August 9, 2003

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PS: Nowadays everyone should realize that E. Zündel was right and that the story (not history) of Saddam Hussein's alleged WMDs is a mere repetition of the story (not history) of Adolf Hitler's WMDs ("execution gas chambers" and "execution gas vans"). The lie is the same and the liars are the same."

"Dear Ernst:

Just a line from an old veteran to a very couragous front-line soldier for the Truth: hang in there, Old Warrior. The tide is beginning to turn and time is now on your side. You are making history as surely as the men at Runneymede! Hang tough." Ron Gostick, Director, Canadian Intelligence Publications.

"Greetings to Ernst from Britain I support and uphold his right to express and hold opinions that may be unpopular with the `system'. The fact that a peaceful man of his years can be abducted and incarcerated in such a blatant way is proof (if it's needed) that we are living in oppressive times.

The New World Order `template' is being applied globally, real freedom is neither tolerated nor encouraged.

The masses under the sedation of consumerism, and media control fail to see the slight of hand and seem destined to become yet another `product line' themselves.

As resistors it's our duty to become individuality financially successful in order that our voice is more powerful.

regards"

Tony Schubmehl, U.K.

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