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Solidarity from Canada for Census Resister Judith Sambrook

wpjf | 01.11.2011 08:16 | 2011 Census Resistance | Anti-militarism | Repression

Judith Sambrook from Shrewsbury refused to complete her census in protest at the involvement of deadly weapons manufacturer Lockheed Martin in the data processing under a lucrative contract with the government. She will appear at Wrexham Magistrates Court on 11/11/11 (Remembrance Day) at 10.30am where a demonstration and vigil will be held in solidarity with Judith and all census resisters, and against Lockheed Martin, all those involved in the arms trade and all wars. These messages of support have arrived from Canada, where Lockheed Martin is also involved in the census.



MESSAGE FROM SANDRA FINLEY

Canadian Census Resister.

"[I]n the end, WE are responsible for the hatred in the world created by Lockheed Martin because we are the ones who, through taxes and silence, put up the money to make their weapons and the war possible. No more.

"I am waiting for the decision in the appeal of the "guilty" decision in my trial over Lockheed Martin's involvement in the Canadian census. There are thousands of people in the world who stand in solidarity with Judith and in opposition to Lockheed Martin Corporation, war-mongers. Our Governments are using our money to enrich people who operate outside International and national law.

"A message for Judith:

"Thousands upon thousands of Canadians did not comply with our census because of Lockheed Martin. Know that we stand firmly with you and the other Lockheed Martin resisters.

"We have invited OCCUPY groups to salute you. We are all fighting for a just world. War mongers and profiteers are nothing more than murderers. They operate far outside the rule of law and have a lengthy record of court convictions to prove it. Those who have invested retirement money in Lockheed Martin should be made aware of WHO Lockheed Martin is.

"But in the end, WE are responsible for the hatred in the world created by Lockheed Martin because we are the ones who, through taxes and silence, put up the money to make their weapons and the war possible. No more.

"Thank-you Judith Sambrook. You are a leader. We are taking back our power through the actions of the many leaders in our midst.

"Best wishes. May it go well."

Sandra Finley

OTHER MESSAGES OF SOLIDARITY FROM CANADA

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"my hat off to you brave folk!!! you got more guts than i got. keep it up." Gary

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"NO MORE WAR." Evelyn S

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"Our thoughts are with you." Rene B

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"Thanks Judith for taking a stand. I have never understood why our, or your national government, through our Dept. of Statistics cannot possibly count ourselves! Are we that incompetent that we need the military industrial complex to do that for us??" Lyle W

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"YOU HAVE ALLIES!" Keith G

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"Thank You" Helen W

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"A warm and loving note from your supporter in Ontario Canada. I know we believe in the same things. My name is Derek T. I'm 28, an apprentice mechanic in Oakville Ontario. The Canada Census worker came to me in my driveway this spring. I told him that the census board was working with Lockheed Martin and I declined to participate on those grounds. I was very explicit and clear. He did not mind and I have heard not since. If I can be of any assistance at all, please let me know." Derek T

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"You are not alone. There are others who have not complied with filing census forms. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help from western Canada." Janette D

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"There is no direction to turn anymore except one, To Stand Up! For Our Rights! Thanks For Your Loving Action!" Jim V

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"I’m a Canadian living in Vancouver, and I, along with many of my country folk have refused to fill out our own census until Lockheed Martin is no longer involved. This is my second time refusing, whereas before I dutifully complied. I am a proud Canadian, and a proud citizen of the world, and I stand with you in solidarity as you defend yourself against your own government in the UK. Let them come for me, and I will recall your name in my defence." Blake M

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"Wishing you the best of luck with your census battle. Cheers, from Tugaske, Sask." Russ R

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"It takes only a few good people to stand up to tyranny to show others the way. Judith, by doing what you have done, you have now joined those good people. Together, we the people, will overcome any and ALL tyranny! In Solidarity." Victor L

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"Way to go" Stand up to the lurking menace!" Randy L

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JOIN THE WREXHAM SOLIDARITY ACTION ON 11/11/11

Assemble 10am outside Wrexham Magistrates Court. More information here.

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