ZGram - 8/11/2003 - "Report of Zundel Demo"
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ZGram - Where Truth is Destiny: Now more than ever!
August 11, 2003
Good Morning from the Zundelsite:
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!"
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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
"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
" 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.
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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."
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Dr Fredrick Töben
Adelaide Institute, Australia
"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
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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