[Ppnews] Bashir - Gov. Paterson; Do The Right Thing

Wed Jul 2 17:29:51 EDT 2008

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Gov. Paterson; Do The Right Thing

Black economic empowerment pioneer Eady remains in the wilderness 
after BUFNY was destroyed by Eliot Spitzer; waiting to be restored by 
Paterson....
Although I am still saddened and angered by the fact that Black 
United Fund has not yet been returned to our people, and Kermit Eady 
has not yet been compensated for his agony, I am trusting that you 
may still live up to your word, given at that meeting, that you would 
help in some way regarding these matters.

By James C. McIntosh
July 2nd, 2008

[Open Letter To The Editor]

Dear Governor Paterson,

Forgive me for not having congratulated you before now on your 
meteoric rise to the post of chief executive of the State.

Our last meeting was in your office on 125th Street in 2004 when we 
discussed the issue of The Black United Fund and what I then 
asserted, and history has now borne out, was the corruption of, then, 
Attorney General Eliot Spitzer. Although I am still saddened and 
angered by the fact that Black United Fund  has not yet been returned 
to our people, and Kermit Eady has not yet been compensated for his 
agony, I am trusting that you may still live up to your word,  given 
at that meeting, that you would help in some way regarding these matters.

The subject of my email today, however, is regarding yet another 
emergent matter, the health of an individual prisoner named Bashir 
Hameed at Comstock prison. It has been reported to me by his family 
that he is currently having chest pains, shortness of breath and has 
a fluid buildup in his legs, feet and abdomen. It has been reported 
to me that he has not had a check up this year by the surgeon who 
performed his open-heart surgery.

Mr. Hameed has had a history of chronic and severe renal and cardiac 
problems.  Based on these new reports, it is my medical opinion that 
he needs to be transferred to the Albany Medical Center for 
evaluation and treatment.

Mr. Hameed is a political prisoner and I believe that he is being 
denied his treatment by prison officials because of his 
uncompromising stance on the issue of freedom justice and equality 
for the descendents of African Slaves in the US.

This is not the first communication that I have had with authorities 
regarding the mistreatment of Mr. Hameed. However, my past 
communications were made before you came into the position of power 
you now hold. Please make your rise to that position meaningful to 
our people by assisting both Mr. Hameed and Mr. Eady.

With all sincerity, I pray that God blesses you with the wisdom, 
strength, courage and integrity to do what is right. If God does that 
much, you need only have the will.

All the best to you in your new post. Please remember those in the 
dungeon of the slave ship, for they can never forget you.

Your Brother,
James C. McIntosh, M.D.

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6/22/08

Dear Friends & Comrades;
We received word from Dr. Courtnie York, Bashir Hameed's niece after her
recent visit. She is extremely concerned and asked our help in
getting Bashir removed from Comstock Prison to the Albany Medical Center.

She is concerned because he is having chest pains, shortness of breath and
has a fluid buildup in his stomach. Also his legs and feet are swollen. She
is very concerned because he has not had a check up this year by the doctor
who did his open heart surgery.

We suggest you call, fax and write:
Gov. David Paterson: Phone 518-474-8390; fax 518-474-1513
David A. Paterson, State Capitol, Albany, NY 12224
or you can e-mail him at http://161.11.121.121/govemail

Dr. Lester Wright: Phone 518-457-8126; fax 518-457-7252
Commissioner Brian Fischer: Phone 518-457-8134; fax 518-457-7252

You can write to both of them at:

NYS Dept. of Correctional Services
Building 2
1220 Washington Ave.
Albany, NY 12226-2050

There is an ongoing campaign to get Bashir the health care
he needs as well as a transfer out of Comstock, which has become
increasingly dangerous for Bashir's health. PLEASE take the time to call
for our brother and comrade.

You can also write to Bashir. We are sure he would appreciate it.

Bashir Hameed #82-A-6313,
Great Meadow Correctional Facility
Box 51, Comstock, NY 12821

Freedom Archives
522 Valencia Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

415 863-9977

www.Freedomarchives.org  
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