Clinton Worker Behind Trashing Of Bush 9/11 Ad

I have E-mailed Sean, Brit, Bill, Rush, Laura, Mike, Hugh, etc. etc.. Also GWB and company.

Just sent it to Drudge.

Excellent finds!

BTW, Rita claims to be the founder of Peaceful Tomorrows.

Has anyone "exploited" 9/11 more than she has? She's tried to make a career out of it. As have her hate-America-first pals.

The irony is that so many of these people had relatives working in the Pentagon. You can bet they'd appreciate this.

But it's nice to see Teresa putting the Heinz money to good use! (You know Rita isn't paying for any of these trips.)

Give her a call:

Rita Lasar, 212-253-7651

She is planning on protesting the RNC convention in NY.

"The unifying theme about the Republican convention next year is keep your hands off ground zero," said Rita Lasar, a founder of September Eleventh Families for Peaceful Tomorrows, a group of about 80 relatives of attack victims. "Do not make a political football out of this. This is a place where very close, dear relatives died. It's not the backdrop for a political campaign."

From:

http://www.rncnotwelcome.org/media.html

We are going to be seeing a lot more of her.

We are going to be seeing a lot more of her.

...and if I know Freepers, vice versa.

I sent it to President Bush and Vice-President Cheney...

Close-up of Rita, happy at all of the attention:

You can bet she is a Kerry supporter. Two peas in a pod.

I wonder how her pals the Taliban would have handled her?

Interesting talking points that mention her too.

Subject: Iraq Talking Points: Q/A
http://economicdemocracy.org/wtc/iraq-qa.html

My favorite quote:

"DU contaminates land, causes ill-health and cancers among the soldiers using the weapons, the armies they target and civilians, leading to birth defects in children."

Bush is the threat:
http://economicdemocracy.org/wtc/bush-is-threat.html

These guys are lost.

bump for Rita Lasar

September Eleventh Families for Peaceful Tomorrows

Family members of people killed on September 11 gathered in New York on February 14 to announce the founding of a new organization, September Eleventh Families for Peaceful Tomorrows. They plan to work together to promote effective, nonviolent ways to counter terrorism and to advocate for an open discussion about peaceful and just responses. "We chose Valentine's Day to launch Peaceful Tomorrows because our families have been comforted by the love, compassion, and sympathy of people all over the world," said Colleen Kelly who lost her brother William Kelly Jr. at the World Trade Center. "It is this spirit of healing and understanding that we want to bring to the world in memory of our lost loved ones."

Kabul bomb site, January 2002. Photo: Gene Stoltzfus

Members of the organization include a delegation of family members who recently returned from a trip to Afghanistan to highlight the plight of those innocent families affected by the US bombing campaign, family members who led a walk for healing and peace from the Pentagon to the World Trade Center in November, as well as other families who have spoken with concern about the US response to the September 11 tragedies. Peaceful Tomorrows members have asked that violent responses, such as the US bombing campaign in Afghanistan, not be done in their names or the names of their loved ones.

"We believe that the American people have been denied a dialogue on appropriate responses to the events of September 11," said David Potorti, East Coast Co-Director of Peaceful Tomorrows, who lost his brother at the World Trade Center. "Our single-minded rush to war has been made without thoughtful consideration of long-term consequences for our safety, security, and freedom. We will use our voices to promote a discussion about better solutions, ones based on justice, not vengeance."

One of the first projects the group is undertaking is the Afghan Sister Families Campaign to help families in Afghanistan suffering from the effects of the US military campaign. Kelly Campbell, sister-in-law of Craig Amundson who died in the Pentagon, and West coast co-director of the group, was one of those who made the trip to Afghanistan: "We met many Afghan families who lost loved ones due to the US bombing because they happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time, just like our loved ones were on September 11. These families are suffering just as we are yet many of them are also struggling to feed their children, let alone rebuild their homes. Helping these innocent victims of our government's action is simply the right thing to do."

The group is asking the US government to conduct a study of civilian casualties in Afghanistan, and to provide compensation to affected families. "We are delivering a valentine to President Bush today, asking him to help us set up a fund for the innocent Afghan victims," said Phyllis Rodriguez, who lost her son Greg Rodriguez at the World Trade Center. "By helping others who are suffering from the effects of violence and war, we honor the memory of our lost loved ones in a positive way."

Peaceful Tomorrows members will speak at public events, join with like-minded organizations working for peace and justice, and endorse policies to promote peace and understanding throughout the world. The group invites other families and friends of those lost on September 11 and supporters of their message to join Peaceful Tomorrows. To learn more, visit on the web at www.peacefultomorrows.org

Contact: Kelly Campbell, 415-518-1991 (cell) or Rita Lasar, 212-253-7651

http://www.afsc.org/pwork/0203/020324.htm>p> Note that Kelly Campbell is the *sister-in-law* of Craig Amundsen, whose brother also went on the trip. And remember that Amundsen worked at the PENTAGON.

These people are shameless opportunists who saw a way to promote their America-hating agendas on the tragedy of people who would never agree with what they are doing!

Hey, it looks like Teresa ponied up for a trip to Iraq for these worthies as well:

"Return from Iraq

September 11 Families for Peaceful Tomorrows Fundraiser
Hosted by Amy Goodman ("Democracy Now")
Park Slope United Methodist Church, Brooklyn New York
Wednesday, January 15, 8pm

Join four members of September 11 Families for Peaceful Tomorrows, all of
whom lost loved ones on 9/11, as they return from a people-to-people journey
for peace to Iraq. Hear their stories of meeting Iraqi families and touring
hospitals, schools, water treatment plants, and other civilian facilities in
an effort to put a human face on the people of Iraq.

Meet Colleen Kelly, Kristina Olsen, Terry Rockefeller, Kat Tinley, and host
Amy Goodman. Support September 11 Families for Peaceful Tomorrows as it
seeks effective alternatives to war!

Park Slope United Methodist Church, at corner of 6th Avenue and 8th Street,
Park Slope, BROOKLYN NY.

Nearest subway: "F" train to 7th Ave. stop, back of the train coming from
Manhattan.

Contact Elizabeth Braddon
psumcoffice@juno.com
1-718-768-3093

www.peacefultomorrows.org"

http://lists.indymedia.org/pipermail/imc-nyc-photo/2003-January/001430.html

What a great gig for them!

Nice work.

L

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Action Alert - Compassion for All: Urge your elected representatives to support an Afghan Victims Fund.
(March 7, 2002)

Call and Fax your Elected Representatives!
Call the Capitol Switchboard at (202) 224-3121

Call and Fax President Bush
Switchboard: (202) 456-1414
Fax: (202) 456-2461

Over 25 members of Congress have expressed their sympathy and support for the idea of a compensation fund when Peaceful Tomorrows members met with them in late January. Now they need to hear from you!

*Let’s also give Congresswoman Carrie Meek (D-FL) a little positive reinforcement for agreeing to sponsor legislation to create a compensation fund. Please call her office at (202) 225-4506 and thank her for her support.

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Background:

March 7 marks five months since beginning of US military action in Afghanistan. Yet there is no official acknowledgment that innocent Afghan civilians have been killed or maimed in this “precision bombing” campaign. While the number of civilian casualties is unclear, estimates range from 1,000 to 4,000 people.

The innocent victims in Afghanistan who lost their lives during the U.S. air strikes deserve compassion and support similar to that which was rightfully shown to the U.S. victims of September 11. Out of our concern for our Afghan "sister families," four Peaceful Tomorrows members traveled to Afghanistan in January with Global Exchange visiting dozens of grieving and devastated Afghan families. We returned determined to help the Afghan victims.
Many of the families of those who died in the bombing raids are living in dire economic straits. People whose homes were leveled sleep in makeshift tents made of scraps of material. Orphaned children are crowded in with overburdened relatives. New widows, desperate to feed their children, are reduced to begging. The hospitals are overcrowded, understaffed and have few medicines. People with serious mental anguish go untreated, as there are only eight psychiatrists in a country of over 20 million.

We are calling on the US government to conduct a detailed study of civilian casualties and then create a fund to compensate the families. Afghan relief organizations suggest an average grant of $10,000 to rebuild homes, restock possessions, secure adequate medical and psychological care, or compensate for the loss of breadwinners and caretakers. Assuming 2,000 families seek compensation, this would amount to a meager $20 million. Twenty million is less than one day’s military expense during the bombing campaign, which cost $30 million a day.

While we pressure the US government to do a study and create a fund, we are starting this critical work ourselves. Peaceful Tomorrows and Global Exchange, together with Afghan groups, are doing a survey of civilian casualties and providing immediate help to desperately poor people who were mistakenly hurt during the US military campaign. Please join us. We must let Afghans know that we care about their well-being and how sorry we are for their losses. It is through such commitments that we will build the foundation for a more secure and peaceful world.

Here is what you can do to help:

1. Call and write to your elected representative (sample letter below) and urge them to support the creation of a compensation fund for Afghan victims. The Capitol switchboard is (202) 224-3121.

2. Donate to the grassroots fund that we have created for Afghan victims while we advocate for a governmental fund. Checks can be made out to “FOR/Peaceful Tomorrows." In the memo, indicate "Afghan Fund." (Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR) is the fiscal sponsor of Peaceful Tomorrows.)

For more information, contact Kelly Campbell at Peaceful Tomorrows, 415-518-1991, kelly@peacefultomorrows.org

SAMPLE LETTER:

Dear Elected Official,

I am writing today to ask that you support the creation of a compensation fund to help the Afghan civilians who lost close family members or were injured during US air strikes.

The victims of the September 11 tragedy have rightfully received a tremendous outpouring of compassion from the world community and help from the US government and humanitarian agencies to ease their burdens. But what about the innocent victims in Afghanistan who lost their lives during the US air strikes? Aren't they also deserving of similar compassion and support? Shouldn't our hearts and helping hands go out those people who were every bit as innocent as the victims of the September 11 attack?

Reports from Afghanistan show that many of the families of those who died in the bombing raids are living in dire economic straits. Those whose homes were leveled sleep in makeshift tents made of scraps of material. Orphaned children are crowded in with overburdened relatives. New widows, desperate to feed their children, are reduced to begging. The hospitals are overcrowded, understaffed and have few medicines. People with serious mental anguish go untreated, as there are only eight psychiatrists in a country of over 20 million.

The number of bombing casualties in Afghanistan is unclear, but two studies of civilian casualties put the number at between 1,000 and 4,000 people. The studies were conducted by the Project on Defense Alternatives and by University of New Hampshire Economics Professor Marc Herold. Human rights groups such as Human Rights Watch have called on the U.S. government to provide information on civilian casualties. I urge the government to do a study of how many civilians were killed and injured; the circumstances that led to these casualties; how such casualties can be avoided in the future; and how much money is needed to effectively aid the victims.

The United States Government should then create a fund to compensate the families of those civilians accidentally killed by the bombing. Afghan relief organizations suggest an average grant of $10,000 to rebuild homes, restock possessions, secure adequate medical and psychological care, or compensate for the loss of breadwinners and caretakers. Assuming 2,000 families seek compensation, this would amount to a meager $20 million. Twenty million is less than one day’s military expense during the bombing campaign.

Assisting the Afghan people who have been victimized is not just morally right--it is also strategically wise. We must let Afghans know that we care about their well being by offering them compassion and support similar to what we are giving to those here. It is through such commitments that we will build the foundation for a more secure and peaceful world.

Thank you for your attention. I look forward to your response on this important matter.

Sincerely,

____________

Archived Alerts

August 23, 2002 - Support Afghan Sister Families Campaign

July 6, 2002 - The Time is Now for an Afghan Victims Fund

May 14, 2002 - Afghan Sister Families Campaign: Support is Growing

April 9, 2002 - Afghan Victims Fund Alert Update

March 7, 2002 - National Day of Action : Afghan Victims Fund Alert

"Wars are poor chisels for carving out peaceful tomorrows"–Martin Luther King, Jr.

My God, she is one ugly man.

Bob from http://www.princeton.edu/webannounce/Princeton_Announcements/Archived/2004/FEB_Text.html

The Princeton Peace Network will present a screening of a documentary about the war in Afghanistan and a short talk by the father of a victim of the Sept. 11 attacks on Wednesday, Feb. 11.

"Civilian Casualties: Fragments From the War on Terror" will be shown at 7:30 p.m. in Dodds Auditorium, Robertson Hall. It will be followed by remarks by Bob McIlvaine, whose son, Robert McIlvaine, a member of Princeton's class of 1997, was killed in the World Trade Center attacks.

Hey, here is another member of Peaceful Tomorrows. Let's see if he has gotten any media coverage, shall we?

Cary Man Among Those Fighting Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
NBC 17.com, NC - 22 hours ago
... of firefighters at Ground Zero. "The site that those people are standing
on is human bodies," Potorti said. "The dust of that site ...

NC Families Angry Over 9-11 Images in Bush Ads
WTVD, NC - 18 hours ago
... David Potorti of Cary agrees. His brother Jim died in the World Trade Center's north
tower on September 11. He's part of a group asking that the ads be pulled. ...

Bush under fire for Sept 11 campaign ads
ABC Online, Australia - 23 hours ago
... DAVID POTORTI : The idea that they would show images of people actually standing
on that site where they are standing literally on the bodies of human beings ...

Bush accused of exploiting 9/11 in campaign ads
The Desert Sun, CA - 11 hours ago
... Our message to all politicians is, 'Keep your hands off Ground Zero,' " said
David Potorti , of Cary, NC, a member of Peaceful Tomorrows, one of the ...

'Keep your hands off Ground Zero'
Tucson Citizen, AZ - 8 hours ago
... Our message to all politicians is, 'Keep your hands off Ground Zero,' " said David
Potorti of Cary, NC, a member of Peaceful Tomorrows, one of the families ...

Families, Firefighters Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
Boston Channel.com, MA - 22 hours ago
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

NC Relative Of 9/11 Victim Call Bush Ads In Poor Taste
WRAL.com, NC - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother, Jim, died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious ...

Families, Firefighter Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
KCRA-TV, CA - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

NC relative of 9/11 victim says Bush ads in poor taste WEB POLL
WCNC (subscription), NC - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Families, Firefighters Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
WESH.com, FL - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Families, Firefighters Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
WGAL Channel.com, PA - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Families, Firefighters Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
NBC13.com, AL - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Families, Firefighters Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
WSBtv.com, GA - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Families, Firefighters Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
NBC 4.com, DC - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Families, Firefighters Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
SanDiego Channel.com, CA - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Families, Firefighters Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
INDYchannel.com, IN - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Families, Firefighters Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
FoxReno.com, NV - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Families, Firefighters Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
Channel Oklahoma.com, OK - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Families, Firefighters Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
KFOXtv.com, TX - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Families, Firefighters Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
KIROtv.com, WA - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Families, Firefighters Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
Channel Cincinnati.com, OH - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Families, Firefighters Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
Carolina Channel.com, SC - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Families, Firefighters Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
Click 2 Houston.com, TX - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Families, Firefighter Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
Louisville Channel.com, KY - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Families, Firefighters Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
NBC Sandiego.com, CA - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Families, Firefighters Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
WPXI.com, PA - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Families, Firefighters Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
Champlain Channel.com, NY - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Families, Firefighters Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
Milwaukee Channel.com, WI - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Families, Firefighters Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
WXii 12.com, NC - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Families, Firefighters Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
NBC6.net, FL - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Families, Firefighters Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
KMBC, MO - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Families, Firefighters Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
WRAL.com, NC - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Families, Firefighters Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
WMUR Channel.com, NH - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Families, Firefighter Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
KSBW Channel.com, CA - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Families, Firefighters Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
WDIV, MI - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Families, Firefighters Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
WSOCtv.com, NC - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Families, Firefighters Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
WFtv.com, FL - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Families, Firefighters Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
Jackson Channel.com, MS - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Families, Firefighters Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
Pittsburgh Channel.com, PA - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Families, Firefighter Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
Iowa Channel.com, IA - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Families, Firefighters Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
WNBC, NY - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Families, Firefighters Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
NBC5.com, IL - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Families, Firefighters Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
WHIOtv.com, Ohio - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Families, Firefighters Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
NBC4.TV, CA - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Families, Firefighters Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
New Orleans Channel.com, LA - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Families, Firefighters Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
WJACtv.com, PA - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Families, Firefighters Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
NBC5i.com, TX - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Families, Firefighters Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
NewsNet5.com, OH - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

NC Relative Of Sept. 11 Victim Calls Bush Ads In Poor Taste
WXii 12.com, NC - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother, Jim, died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious ...

Families, Firefighters Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
NBC30.com, CT - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Families, Firefighters Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
NBC 17.com, NC - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Families, Firefighters Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
ClickonSA.com, TX - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Families, Firefighters Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
News4Jax.com, FL - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Families, Firefighter Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
Bakersfield Channel.com, CA - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Families, Firefighter Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
Local6.com, FL - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Families, Firefighter Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
WPBF Channel.com, FL - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Families, Firefighters Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
Hawaii Channel.com, HI - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Families, Firefighters Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
KMGH, CO - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Families, Firefighters Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
WBAL Channel.com, MD - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Families, Firefighter Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
HomeTown channel.com, AR - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Families, Firefighters Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
KTVU.com, CA - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Families, Firefighters Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
Turn to 10.com, RI - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Families, Firefighters Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
NBC4 Columbus.com, OH - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Families, Firefighters Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
Omaha Channel.com, NE - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Families, Firefighter Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
WISC, WI - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Families, Firefighters Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
NBC 11.com, CA - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Families, Firefighters Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
WTOV9.com, OH - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Families, Firefighters Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
The New Mexico Channel.com, NM - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Families, Firefighters Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
NBC 10.com, PA - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Families, Firefighters Slam Bush Ads Featuring 9/11
Click10.com, FL - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary whose brother Jim died in the north tower
of the World Trade Center, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 images in Bush ads hit
Boston Globe, MA - 15 hours ago
... It almost feels like they're messing with my head," said David Potorti of
North Carolina, whose brother was killed in the attacks on New York. ...

Bush's television ads capitalize on tragedy of 9/11, critics say
Cleveland Plain Dealer, OH - 12 hours ago
... David Potorti , co-director of the group, September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows,
said, "We would feel exactly the same way if it were Democrats using ...

9/11 Images in Bush Ads Raise Furor among Firefighters, Kin of ...
Miami Herald, FL - 3 hours ago
... It almost feels like they're messing with my head," said David Potorti of
North Carolina, whose brother was killed in the attacks on New York. ...

Initial Bush ads trigger criticism
Detroit News, MI - 16 hours ago
... Our message to all politicians is, ‘Keep your hands off ground zero,' ”
said David Potorti of Cary, NC, a member of Peaceful Tomorrows, one of the ...

9/11 Victims' Kin Angered by Bush Ads
Guardian, UK - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Relatives of 9/11 victims call Bush ads in poor taste
San Francisco Chronicle, CA - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Relatives of 9/11 victims angry with Bush ads
CTV, Canada - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 images in Bush ads hit
Boston.com, MA - 13 hours ago
... It almost feels like they're messing with my head," said David Potorti of
North Carolina, whose brother was killed in the attacks on New York. ...

9/11 victims' kin angered by Bush ads
Salon (subscription) - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 Victims' Kin Angered by Bush Ads
Kansas City Star, MO - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 victims' kin angered by Bush ads
MLive.com, MI - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Relatives of 9/11 victims call Bush ads in poor taste
Seattle Times, WA - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 Victims' Kin Angered by Bush Ads
Guardian, UK - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Relatives of 9/11 victims call Bush ads in poor taste
San Francisco Chronicle, CA - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Sept. 11 victims' kin angered by Bush ads
Kansas City Star, MO - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

NYC firefighters resent GOP ads
Toronto Star, Canada - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Relatives of 9/11 victims call Bush ads in poor taste
USA Today - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 victims' kin angered by Bush ads
Seattle Post Intelligencer, WA - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 Victims' Kin Angered by Bush Ads
Miami Herald, FL - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 Victims' Kin Angered by Bush Ads
San Jose Mercury News, CA - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Sept. 11 victims' kin angered by Bush ads
San Jose Mercury News, CA - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 Victims' Kin Angered by Bush Ads
Elko Daily Free Press, NV - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Relatives of Sept. 11 victims criticize Bush ads
Anchorage Daily News, AK - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 VICTIMS' KIN ANGERED BY BUSH ADS
KFMB, CA - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Relatives of 9/11 victims' angered by Bush ads
Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel, FL - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Relatives of Sept. 11 victims, firefighters call Bush ads in poor ...
CBC News, Canada - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 Victims' Kin Angered by Bush Ads
Wyoming News, WY - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 Victims' Kin Angered by Bush Ads
Rocky Mount Telegram, NC - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 Victims' Kin Angered by Bush Ads
Leavenworth Times, KS - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 kin angry at Bush ads
WVEC.com (subscription), VA - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 Victims' Kin Angered by Bush Ads
Santa Maria Times, CA - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Relatives of Sept. 11 victims criticize Bush ads
Mid Columbia Tri City Herald, WA - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 Victims' Kin Angered by Bush Ads
Albany Democrat Herald, OR - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Sept. 11 victims' kin angered by Bush ads
Biloxi Sun Herald, MS - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 Victims' Kin Angered by Bush Ads
Lodi News-Sentinel, CA - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 Victims' Kin Angered by Bush Ads
News Journal, TX - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 Victims' Kin Angered by Bush Ads
Idaho State Journal, ID - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 Victims' Kin Angered by Bush Ads
Dunn County News, WI - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 Victims' Kin Angered by Bush Ads
Munster Times, IN - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 kin angry at Bush ads
WCNC (subscription), NC - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 Victims' Kin Angered by Bush Ads
Albany Democrat Herald, OR - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 Victims' Kin Angered by Bush Ads
Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier, IA - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 Victims' Kin Angered by Bush Ads
Rhinelander Daily News, WI - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Relatives of 9/11 victims call Bush ads in poor taste
Billings Gazette, MT - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 Victims' Kin Angered by Bush Ads
Helena Independent Record, MT - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Relatives of 9/11 victims call Bush ads inappropriate
Baltimore Sun, MD - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 Victims' Kin Angered by Bush Ads
Lodi News-Sentinel, CA - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Relatives of Sept. 11 victims, firefighters call Bush ads in poor ...
CJAD, Canada - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 Victims' Kin Angered by Bush Ads
Orangeburg Times Democrat, SC - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 Victims' Kin Angered by Bush Ads
The Missoulian, MT - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 Victims' Kin Angered by Bush Ads
Idaho State Journal, ID - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 Victims' Kin Angered by Bush Ads
Wyoming News, WY - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 Victims' Kin Angered by Bush Ads
Daily American Online (subscription), PA - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 victims' kin angered by Bush ads
Penn Live, PA - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 Victims' Kin Angered by Bush Ads
Rocky Mount Telegram, NC - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Relatives of 9/11 victims call Bush ads in poor taste
Detroit News, MI - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in the
north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 Victims' Kin Angered by Bush Ads
The Missoulian, MT - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 Victims' Kin Angered by Bush Ads
Biloxi Sun Herald, MS - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 Victims' Kin Angered by Bush Ads
Fort Wayne News Sentinel, IN - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 Victims' Kin Angered by Bush Ads
Orangeburg Times Democrat, SC - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 Victims' Kin Angered by Bush Ads
Corvallis Gazette Times, OR - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 Victims' Kin Angered by Bush Ads
Wilkes Barre Weekender, PA - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 Victims' Kin Angered by Bush Ads
Fredericksburg.com, VA - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 Victims' Kin Angered by Bush Ads
Bradenton Herald, FL - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 Victims' Kin Angered by Bush Ads
Santa Maria Times, CA - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Bush ads anger relatives of 9/11 victims
KING5.com (subscription), WA - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in the
north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 Victims' Kin Angered by Bush Ads
Elko Daily Free Press, NV - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 Victims' Kin Angered by Bush Ads
The Porterville Recorder, CA - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 Victims' Kin Angered by Bush Ads
North County Times, CA - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Relatives of Sept. 11 victims criticize Bush ads
Tacoma News Tribune, WA - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 Victims' Kin Angered by Bush Ads
Helena Independent Record, MT - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 Victims' Kin Angered by Bush Ads
North County Times, CA - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 Victims' Kin Angered by Bush Ads
Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier, IA - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 Victims' Kin Angered by Bush Ads
Leavenworth Times, KS - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 Victims' Kin Angered by Bush Ads
Akron Beacon Journal, OH - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 Victims' Kin Angered by Bush Ads
Mattoon Journal, IL - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 Victims' Kin Angered by Bush Ads
Daily American Online (subscription), PA - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 Victims' Kin Angered by Bush Ads
Dunn County News, WI - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 Victims' Kin Angered by Bush Ads
Carlisle Sentinel, PA - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Relatives of 9/11 victims call Bush ads in poor taste
Boston Globe, MA - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Relatives of 9/11 victims criticize Bush ads
AZ Central.com, United States - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Sept. 11 victims' kin angered by Bush ads
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, IN - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 Victims' Kin Angered by Bush Ads
News Journal, TX - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Relatives of Sept. 11 victims, firefighters call Bush ads in poor ...
Canada East, Canada - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 Victims' Kin Angered by Bush Ads
Wichita Eagle, KS - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Bush criticized for campaign ads
KSTP, MN - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 Victims' Kin Angered by Bush Ads
Munster Times, IN - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Relatives of 9/11 victims criticize Bush ads
Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Relatives of 9/11 victims call Bush ads in poor taste
KOTV, OK - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 Victims' Kin Angered by Bush Ads
Corvallis Gazette Times, OR - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

Bush Campaign Ad Controversy
WOAI, TX - Mar 4, 2004
... David Potorti , an independent from Cary, NC, whose brother Jim died in
the north tower, called the campaign's use of the images audacious. ...

9/11 Families Valentines Letter to President Bush
Common Dreams - Feb 16, 2004
by Colleen Kelly, David Potorti and Kelly Campbell. Two years ago today,
family members of 9/11 victims lost at the World Trade Center ...

Is it just me, or does it seem that if Craig Amundson hadn't gotten killed in the Pentagon this group would have never come about. How many relatives did he have anyway?

"Amber and Ryan Amundson, the wife and brother of Craig Amundson who
was killed at the Pentagon on September 11 fulfilled their pledge to
help create an organization of family members of 9-11 victims who
seek peaceful and just responses, not war, as the U.S. response to
the criminal attacks of September 11.

"September Eleventh Families for Peaceful Tomorrows" formally
announced their existence yesterday (2/14/02). Following is their
press release, which includes their home page address. Please read
it and pass it along.

September Eleventh Families for Peaceful Tomorrows
News Release For Immediate Release : Thursday, February 14, 2002
Contact: Kelly Campbell, 415-518-1991 (cell) or Rita Lasar, 212-253-7651
http://www.peacefultomorrows.org

9/11 FAMILIES UNITE TO LAUNCH "PEACEFUL TOMORROWS"
Group Sends Valentine to President Bush asking for an Afghan Victims Fund
NEW YORK- Family members of people killed on September 11 gathered in
New York today to announce the founding of a new organization,
September Eleventh Families for Peaceful Tomorrows. The founding
members, including family of those killed at the World Trade Center,
the Pentagon and the flight 93 crash in Pennsylvania, announced plans
to work together to promote effective, non-violent ways to counter
terrorism and to advocate for an open discussion about peaceful and
just responses to the September 11 tragedies that took the lives of
their loved ones.

"We chose Valentine's day to launch Peaceful Tomorrows because our
families have been comforted by the love, compassion and sympathy of
people all over the world," said Colleen Kelly who lost her brother
William Kelly Jr. at the World Trade Center. "It is this spirit of
healing and understanding that we want to bring to the world in
memory of our lost loved ones."
Members of the organization include a delegation of family members
who recently returned from a trip to Afghanistan to highlight the
plight of those innocent families affected by the US bombing
campaign, family members who led a walk for healing and peace from
the Pentagon to the World Trade Center in November, as well as other
families who have spoken with concern about the US response to the
September 11 tragedies.
Peaceful Tomorrows members have asked that violent responses to the
September 11 tragedies, such as the US bombing campaign in
Afghanistan, not be done in their names and the names of their loved
ones. Members say they were concerned about the lack of discussion
about options to respond to the events of September 11.
"We believe that the American people have been denied a dialogue on
appropriate responses to the events of September 11," said David
Potorti, East Coast Co-Director of Peaceful Tomorrows, who lost his
brother at the World Trade Center. "Our single-minded rush to war has
been made without thoughtful consideration of long-term consequences
for our safety, security, and freedom. We will use our voices to
promote a discussion about better solutions, ones based on justice,
not vengeance."
One of the first projects the group is undertaking is the Afghan
Sister Families Campaign to help families in Afghanistan suffering
from the effects of the US military campaign. Kelly Campbell,
sister-in-law of Craig Amundson who died in the Pentagon, and West
coast co-director of the group was one of those who made the trip to
Afghanistan. She explains: "We met many Afghan families who lost
loved ones due to the US bombing because they happened to be in the
wrong place at the wrong time, just like our loved ones were on
September 11. These families are suffering just as we are yet many of
them are also struggling to feed their children, let alone rebuild
their homes.
Helping these innocent victims of our government's action is simply
the right thing to do." The group is asking the US government to
conduct a study of civilian casualties in Afghanistan, and to provide
compensation to affected families. "We are delivering a valentine to
President Bush today, asking him to help us set up a fund for the
innocent Afghan victims, "said Phyllis Rodriguez, who lost her son
Greg Rodriguez at the World Trade Center, as she held up a letter
signed by Peaceful Tomorrows members asking for a meeting with
President Bush to discuss an Afghan victims fund. "By helping others
who are suffering from the effects of violence and war, we honor the
memory of our lost loved ones in a positive way."
Peaceful Tomorrows members will speak at public events, join with
like-minded organizations working for peace and justice and endorse
policies to promote peace and understanding throughout the world. The
group invites other families and friends of those lost on September
11 and supporters of their message to join Peaceful Tomorrows. To
learn more, visit on the web at

http://www.peacefultomorrows.org."

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September Eleventh Families for Peaceful Tomorrows
5111 Telegraph St.#185
Oakland, California 94609-1925
(Barry Amundson)

Address is a mail drop.

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