ISM nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
DI | 13.05.2003 11:29
ISM nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
ISM Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize - Letter of Nomination
To: The Norwegian Nobel Committee
Drammensveien 19
0255 Oslo Norway
Dear Committee Members,
AS a member of the House of Commons of Canada, and as the International Human Rights advocate for the New Democratic Party of Canada, it is my pleasure to nominate the International Solidarity Movement (ISM) for the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize.
The contribution of the ISM to advancing the cause of peace in the Middle East, to defending human rights, and to upholding international law is without parallel. This organization's selfless efforts to promote peace and protect the lives of innocent civilians in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict clearly merit international recognition.
Although this nomination is for the ISM as a whole, three young individuals merit particular recognition for the courage and resolve they displayed in their acts of non-violent civil disobedience in defence of peace and human rights in the Palestinian Occupied Territories.
These individuals are Brian Avery and Tom Hurndall, who miraculously survived sniper shots to the head by Israeli forces while they were defending Palestinian civilians from Israeli troops, and Rachel Corrie, who was crushed to death by an Israeli Defence Force bulldozer while attempting to prevent the demolition of the home of an innocent Palestinian family.
A Nobel Peace Prize for the ISM would be a fitting testament to the fortitude and principle exemplified by the members of this organization and these three individuals in particular.
Thank you for accepting this nomination.
Sincerely yours,
Svend J Robinson, MP
To: The Norwegian Nobel Committee
Drammensveien 19
0255 Oslo Norway
Dear Committee Members,
AS a member of the House of Commons of Canada, and as the International Human Rights advocate for the New Democratic Party of Canada, it is my pleasure to nominate the International Solidarity Movement (ISM) for the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize.
The contribution of the ISM to advancing the cause of peace in the Middle East, to defending human rights, and to upholding international law is without parallel. This organization's selfless efforts to promote peace and protect the lives of innocent civilians in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict clearly merit international recognition.
Although this nomination is for the ISM as a whole, three young individuals merit particular recognition for the courage and resolve they displayed in their acts of non-violent civil disobedience in defence of peace and human rights in the Palestinian Occupied Territories.
These individuals are Brian Avery and Tom Hurndall, who miraculously survived sniper shots to the head by Israeli forces while they were defending Palestinian civilians from Israeli troops, and Rachel Corrie, who was crushed to death by an Israeli Defence Force bulldozer while attempting to prevent the demolition of the home of an innocent Palestinian family.
A Nobel Peace Prize for the ISM would be a fitting testament to the fortitude and principle exemplified by the members of this organization and these three individuals in particular.
Thank you for accepting this nomination.
Sincerely yours,
Svend J Robinson, MP
DI
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Not such a great honour
13.05.2003 11:54
The Crimson Repat
AND...
13.05.2003 13:15
...but, in the ultimate mockery, it looks like George and Tony's gonna get it for the Iraqi occupation.
...however, as long as WE know who the real heroes and peacemakers are, we can honour them by keeping their memory and bravery alive.
Alfred Nobel
But...
13.05.2003 14:36
Use the occasion to show just what a mockery it is.
inmyhippiehat
ISM: over-privileged rich kid terrorist scum
14.05.2003 15:45
Here's to the ISM joining the ranks of Nobel Peace Prize winners like Yasser Arafat, the evil, corrupt murderer who masquerades as a Palestinian.
How amusing it would be to see the ISM win and at the same time receive official recognition as a terrorist organisation.
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