I'm sure you have all heard the news of Gorki Aguila's arrest. According to sources close to the band, the Cuban rocker is being held pending sentencing on Thursday. We're talking Cuba here, there is no right of due process, no rule of law; Gorki is facing a sentence of 1 to 4 years for the arbitrary crime of "dangerousness".
There is a BUCL publicity campaign underway in support of Gorki. He needs as much international media attention as possible, for that is the way to pressure the regime. They are sensitive to any bad publicity that has the potential to harm the tourist industry, the Castro family cash cow.
The choice is clear, we can sit on our asses and do nothing and hope that the MSM will run with the story of Gorki's detention, or for about the cost of a good meal out, we can put our money where our mouths are and join the campaign. You can make a difference, please join us.
For more information about the campaign and how to join, click here.
www.free-gorki.com
Posted by: Felix Chi | 29 August 2008 at 08:44 PM