Click here for a link to a petition supporting the release of shoe-throwing journalist Montadhar Al-Zaydi.
I also sent an email to my Member of Parliament, and Prime Minister Harper:
$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', 'D')ear Mr. (Member Of Parliament)
As your constituent, I request that you take immediate and appropriate steps to demand humane treatment and the release of Iraqi Journalist Muntadhar al-Zeidi, who is currently being detained by Iraqi police for throwing his shoes at American president George W. Bush at an Iraqi press conference on Sunday, 14 December, 2008.
Muntadhar al-Zeidi expressed the anger and deep frustration of millions around the world in this act of righteous contempt towards George W. Bush, whose lie-based drive to invade Iraq in 2003--and the subsequent, ongoing occupation--cost the lives of tens of thousands of innocent Iraqis.
Mr. (Member Of Parliament), I am furthermore greatly saddened to hear reports that Mr. al-Zeidi has been violently beaten while in police custody. Please speak up for your constituents and all Canadians, and demand fair, humane treatment for Muntadhar al-Zeidi and a speedy release to freedom.
Sincerely
Dr. G