January 11, 2008 will mark six years since the first 20 prisoners arrived at Guantánamo Bay Cuba. Since then, 775 prisoners have passed through the gates and no trials have been completed.
As a symbol of freedom and democracy throughout the world, the United States must hold itself to our own high standards. When we resort to the use of torture, abuse, and indefinite detention we lower ourselves to the level of our enemies and defy the basic values that we hold dear. Guantánamo Bay has tarnished the reputation of the United States and makes a mockery of our core values. Six years on, it is time to call once and for all for the United States to CLOSE GUANTÁNAMO!
Stand with ACLU on January 11th and prove that those who would advocate for a lower standard are on the wrong side of the law... the wrong side of core American values... and the wrong side of history. Join me in signing the petition to Close Guantánamo and stand strong in support of justice.
https://secure.aclu.org/site
Sign the petition at http://www.aclu.org/ciacoverup
YOU CAN ALSO SIGN THE PETITION, TOMORROW ON CAMPUS!
Look for the MSU ACLU tables in Case Hall and Wells Hall where you can sign petitions and get more information.
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