I Support Amiri Baraka and the New Jersey Poet Laureate Post
I support poet, playwright and activist Amiri Baraka in his struggle to exercise his freedom of speech rights and retain the post of Poet Laureate of the State of New Jersey. Amiri Baraka is the Peopl... continue reading »
"Baraka is pro-truth, not anti-semitic - there is a difference - and everyone will be held accountable even when the truth hurts. Folks, we're about to go to war - prioritize protest against Bush (the man with the real power), not Baraka!"
"For God's sake, criticism of Israel is not anti-semitism. Baraka is a contrarian thinker who likes to rock the boat. We need more public figures who are willing to do that."
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"leave my brother amiri baraka alone!"
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"Free Palestine!"
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"An artist, a poet, should not be censored in this free country of ours. That was a powerful poem!"
"It's called Freedom of SPEECH"
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"Mr. Amiri Baraka is somewhat under the gun as in the McCarthy era. His ability to lead has been proven over the decades. He still carries international influence. At this time the State Office and Governor McGreevey must prove that they are not daring to "
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"Poetry is the foundation of freedom."
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"We need to think outside of the box, and not penalize everyone with an unusual opinion"
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