I got this from Amnesty International:
http://takeaction.amnestyusa.org/siteapps/advocacy/ActionItem.aspx?c=6oJCLQPAJiJUG&b=6645049&aid=519442&msource=W1306EASHR1
Dear Tracy,
Shhh...we're not supposed to talk about it.
But
you probably heard President Obama's recent speech where he
acknowledged that the use of drones to kill people raises some pretty
"profound questions."
However, the U.S. government continues its "global war" -- all carried out in the name of our security.
We are gravely concerned that the Obama administration is killing people outside the bounds of human rights and the law. Silence is not an option.
Investigative journalist Jeremy Scahill is chasing down the hidden truth.
In the documentary Dirty Wars opening in theaters tomorrow,
Jeremy shines a light on the U.S. government's "global war" theory,
used to justify killings around the world with drones and other weapons.
Amnesty International USA is partnering with the filmmakers of Dirty Wars on a campaign to prevent extrajudicial executions by the U.S. government.
Watch the film | Learn more | Take action
When
you watch the film, keep an eye out for mention of journalist Abdul
llah Haydar Shayi', who was sentenced to five years' imprisonment after
he reported on an alleged U.S. missile strike in Yemen. The former
Yemeni President issued an order for his release, but it was not carried
out after President Obama intervened. Stories like his deserve to be
heard.
We're just beginning to peel back the layers. We'll keep you posted as we find out more.
Sincerely,
Zeke Johnson
Director, Security & Human Rights Program
Amnesty International USA
P.S. Be sure to take action to prevent extrajudicial killings with drones and other weapons.
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