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April 16, 2004

Support Freedom of Speech

Here's more on the Spirit of America foundation's newest effort.

The First Marine Expeditionary Force and U.S. Army in Iraq want to equip and upgrade seven defunct Iraqi-owned TV stations in Al Anbar province--west of Baghdad--so that average Iraqis have better televised information than the propaganda they get from the notorious Al-Jazeera. If Jim Hake can raise $100,000, his Spirit of America will buy the equipment in the U.S., ship it to the Marines in Iraq and get Iraqi-run TV on the air before the June 30 handover.

This is an excellent way to support freedom of speech and of the press. With your donation, you'll put the power of journalism in the hands of the Iraqis who have most to gain from a democratic Iraq. Let's hear their stories.

Jim Hake has set a target date of May 7 to have this equipment purchased and delivered to Camp Pendleton. Visit the Spirit of America web site to donate to this cause. All donations are tax deductible.

Thanks, Jim!

Posted by Deb at April 16, 2004 01:02 PM