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San Francisco Practitioners' Appeal Enters Its First Week - City Council Member Expresses Support
On March 22, about 40 San Francisco practitioners gathered in front of a San
Francisco City government building to continue their peaceful appeal to the city
government. The city government has been requested to show its concern over
Jiang regime's order to kill without mercy Falun Gong practitioners.
At the press conference held at noon, practitioners appealed:
San Francisco council member Mr. Chris Daily expressed his concerns about the
escalating persecution of Falun Gong practitioners in China. He said,
"Being here is my responsibility as a city council member. San Francisco is
a city with a long history of supporting human rights. In the 1960's and in the
recent development of human rights violations in Burma, San Francisco has stood
up and expressed its citizen's concerns. We also hope, in the near future, that
the city council will pass a resolution to condemn the repressive practices of
the Chinese government that are against human rights. I personally admire
greatly the courage you have shown. When facing the Chinese government's brutal
persecution, you have stood out to clarify the truth to people. I call upon my
colleagues, city council members, and mayor to stand by our side to condemn the
persecution, disclose the lies, and uphold justice. I also hope you will
continue your work. The truth will come out and justice will prevail."
During appeal activities over the past week, many practitioners overcame
difficulties and went to the city government building. Their endeavors have won
the appreciation of the people that work in the city government. Many
pedestrians visited the exhibition boards and expressed their anger towards
Jiang regime's criminal acts and support practitioners' appeals. Some people
learned the exercises on the spot. Practitioners are very thankful for the
support of kind people.
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