ZGram - 6/12/2004 - "Bo Gritz writes to Canadian Prime Minister Martin"

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June 12, 2004

Good Morning from the Zundelsite:

By now, I have collected about 1500 letters and testimonials of 
endorsement of Ernst Zundel, but few are as sharp and to the point as 
this one.  It was written and faxed to Canadian Prime Minister Martin 
by Bo Gritz, a well-known name to many:

Read and enjoy:

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PRIME MINISTER PAUL MARTIN

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

RE: Ernst Zundel -- Political Prisoner

Sir: I have served with Canadian paratroop officers, e.g. Col Gil R. 
Bellavance and Capt Kenneth R. Crichton on extremely challenging 
special operations missions of long duration and found them to be 
among the bravest and most patriotic officers I've ever known. 
General Westmoreland featured me as "The" American Soldier in his 
memoirs. I've always viewed Canadians as dear family. For these 
reasons and my profound respect for your nation, I cannot understand 
why Ernst Zundel is being mistreated as your prisoner?

While I spent the better part of four years fighting Communists in 
Southeast Asia, you allowed Americans to settle in Canada in 
violation of U.S. law. Jimmy Carter forgave them, as did I. With such 
an eye toward liberalism, how can citizen Zundel be treated as if he 
is under the heel of Hitler, Stalin, or Mao? Even the misfortunes of 
Abu Graib seem more inviting than what Zundel is enduring. Why?

Has Zundel committed any crime of violence? Has he stolen or 
destroyed any property not his own? Has he cheated anyone out of 
their fortune? Is he a habitual criminal with no hope of redemption? 
Why is he denied simple human rights accorded even those guilty of 
murder, arson, and rape? Sir, we can expect twisted minds which rule 
North Korea and such examples already given, who place no value on 
life, to mistreat people, but not in Canada!

I know Ernst Zundel. I've met him both in Canada and the USA. I don't 
share his political enthusiasms, but he isn't a person of violence; 
he speaks well and seems to be intelligent. I know Zundal takes issue 
with accepted holocaust data. I believe if even one person wrongly 
suffers at the hands of government, those responsible should be held 
accountable -- which happened at Nuremberg. Must it be repeated in 
Canada?

Release Ernst Zundel and stop the disgraceful treatment.

Most Respectfully,



James Bo Gritz, Commander U.S. Special Forces (ret)]

HC-37, Box 472

Sandy Valley, Nevada 89019

fax 1-702-723-1356 -- email bogritz at msn.com

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