Help Free BBC Reporter Alan Johnston
Saturday, April 21, 2007 by bobbyhundreds | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
On or around the 11th of March this year Alan Johnston, the only permanent reporter to be stationed in Gaza in the Middle East was abducted by Palestinstian millitants and has not been seen since.
This is seen by all to be a direct attack on freedom of speach and on the right to report in an honest and objective way on the problems and tribulations of the everyday people of the Gaza strip and has shocked and saddened both the general population of Gaza and the international community alike.
There have been protests and vigils organized worldwide to call for his release but as yet to no avail.
Hope is not lost and more than 40 thousand people have already signed a petition for Alan's realease.
If you wish ,you may do so aswell.All support is greatly appreciated,Thankyou.
Details of how to do so can be found here : WWW Link
This is seen by all to be a direct attack on freedom of speach and on the right to report in an honest and objective way on the problems and tribulations of the everyday people of the Gaza strip and has shocked and saddened both the general population of Gaza and the international community alike.
There have been protests and vigils organized worldwide to call for his release but as yet to no avail.
Hope is not lost and more than 40 thousand people have already signed a petition for Alan's realease.
If you wish ,you may do so aswell.All support is greatly appreciated,Thankyou.
Details of how to do so can be found here : WWW Link
MySecret
Reply #3 Saturday, April 21, 2007 9:58 AM
Reply #3 Saturday, April 21, 2007 9:58 AM
Signed & passed the link along.
It's My Secret
Thanks for posting this. Let's hope Alan is returned soon.
dittoIt's My Secret
bobbyhundreds
Reply #4 Monday, April 23, 2007 9:58 AM
Thanks IMS
Reply #4 Monday, April 23, 2007 9:58 AM
Signed & passed the link along.
It's My Secret
Thanks for posting this. Let's hope Alan is returned soon.
dittoIt's My Secret
Thanks IMS
bobbyhundreds
Reply #5 Monday, April 23, 2007 10:02 AM
Reply #5 Monday, April 23, 2007 10:02 AM
This probably hasn't been reported on Fox News as it won't fit in with their right wing,all foreigners are bad agenda.
Come on people of this great skinning community,sign up.Please.
Come on people of this great skinning community,sign up.Please.
vStyler
Reply #6 Monday, April 23, 2007 10:03 AM
Reply #6 Monday, April 23, 2007 10:03 AM
They usually release their hostages as they did in the Steve Centani ( Fox news ) Case.
and.. Done.
and.. Done.
bobbyhundreds
Reply #7 Monday, April 23, 2007 10:10 AM
True,vStyler and thanks for signing man.(sorry I always have a rant when I think of Fox news lol).
Reply #7 Monday, April 23, 2007 10:10 AM
They usually release their hostages as they did in the Steve Centani ( Fox news ) Case.
and.. Done.
and.. Done.
True,vStyler and thanks for signing man.(sorry I always have a rant when I think of Fox news lol).
ZubaZ
Reply #8 Monday, April 23, 2007 10:43 AM
Reply #8 Monday, April 23, 2007 10:43 AM
I've got no problem signing the petition (I have done so), but I fail to see in the link anything about who the petition is trying to influence or what influence 49,000 signatures from around the world has.
Enlightenment is requested.
Petitioning a formal government that is elected or appointed has some value if those in power can be affected by the future voting of the petitioners but this? Please help a fella understand.
Enlightenment is requested.
Petitioning a formal government that is elected or appointed has some value if those in power can be affected by the future voting of the petitioners but this? Please help a fella understand.
vStyler
Reply #9 Monday, April 23, 2007 12:43 PM
fair and balanced
No, really it is.. Just ask O'Reilly 
Reply #9 Monday, April 23, 2007 12:43 PM
sorry I always have a rant when I think of Fox news lol
fair and balanced
No, really it is.. Just ask O'Reilly 
bobbyhundreds
Reply #10 Tuesday, April 24, 2007 5:56 AM
Hi Zubaz,I think that basically it's more of a showing of moral support than anything else (like tying a metaphorical yellow ribbon round a tree).As far as I understand it is being handed over to the Palestinian authorities.
Which kind of begs the question ,if they know who the kidnappers are why don't they do something? doesn't it?
By the way thanks for signing Zubaz.You're a gentleman and a scholar.
Reply #10 Tuesday, April 24, 2007 5:56 AM
I've got no problem signing the petition (I have done so), but I fail to see in the link anything about who the petition is trying to influence or what influence 49,000 signatures from around the world has.
Enlightenment is requested.
Petitioning a formal government that is elected or appointed has some value if those in power can be affected by the future voting of the petitioners but this? Please help a fella understand.
Enlightenment is requested.
Petitioning a formal government that is elected or appointed has some value if those in power can be affected by the future voting of the petitioners but this? Please help a fella understand.
Hi Zubaz,I think that basically it's more of a showing of moral support than anything else (like tying a metaphorical yellow ribbon round a tree).As far as I understand it is being handed over to the Palestinian authorities.
Which kind of begs the question ,if they know who the kidnappers are why don't they do something? doesn't it?
By the way thanks for signing Zubaz.You're a gentleman and a scholar.
bobbyhundreds
Reply #11 Wednesday, July 4, 2007 7:04 AM
Reply #11 Wednesday, July 4, 2007 7:04 AM
BBC correspondent Alan Johnston has been released by kidnappers in the Gaza Strip after 114 days in captivity.
WWW Link
WWW Link
sydneysiders
Reply #12 Wednesday, July 4, 2007 7:29 AM lucky man......great to have a happy outcome.....
Reply #12 Wednesday, July 4, 2007 7:29 AM
lucky man......great to have a happy outcome.....
starkers
Reply #13 Wednesday, July 4, 2007 8:35 AM
Totally the best outcome ....hopefully good health accompanies his regained freedom.
Reply #13 Wednesday, July 4, 2007 8:35 AM
BBC correspondent Alan Johnston has been released by kidnappers in the Gaza Strip after 114 days in captivity.
Totally the best outcome
....hopefully good health accompanies his regained freedom. 
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Reply #1 Saturday, April 21, 2007 4:36 AM