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Comrades, I make somewhat regular, if small, donations to the Antifa Defense Fund. I do it much in line with the critical support that we gave to the SLA in 1974. Criticize them for acting as a small band of armed revolutionaries in the name of our class, supporting them against the assaults of the state. We passed out flyers called "Let the ruling classes tremble at a communistic revoution" <https://theredtide.wordpress.com/1974/06/08/1974-06-08-socialist-collective-flyer-for-rally-on-sla-killings-los-angeles/> (link leads to the same flyer passed out at a subsequent rally the following month) stating such while the shooting was going on. I was arrested the day after the shootout handing out a second flyer "We applaud the people who applauded the SLA's defense". This in a solemn nod to the people of the neighborhood who yelled mighty cheers when the SLA's lone automatic (an M2A, basically an M1 with a selector switch) spat back at the firepower of the murderous cops who quelled their fire from a crawl space with a firebombing of the house above them. Below are two recent letters regarding the ANTIFA and their info on their defense fund (which I became aware of when they sent $700 to a comrade facing a gun charge): ------- Forwarded message --------- From: *John A Imani* <johnaima...@gmail.com> Date: Sun, May 31, 2020 at 12:08 PM Subject: ANTIFA-Invitaton to join Dope X listserve To: Antifa Intl Comrades, Just forwarded widely your donation button <https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/the-international-anti-fascist-defence-fund> and, esp so to the 1400 person listserve that I am a moderator of (Dope X). However, my oft times done, forwarding of your donation requests, gives the impression that I am either a member of or a supporter of Antifa. I am a critical supporter. I support your efforts because of *1.)* the assistance you provide to jailed revolutionaries; and, *2.)* because I am a firm believer in left self-defense. As to the *first* of these, I only became aware of your support for jailed comrades when you provided much needed aid to a close comrade of mine (cced in this note) who was facing charges; and as to the *second*, left self-defense, becomes more urgent daily now. Trouble looms ahead and not only from the cops. There is a very real danger of terrorist attacks by right wing racists. So, though I disagree with some Antifa actions, tactics and your overall strategy, I make what small contributions as I am able, as you know, these small contributions have been made for some time now. And will continue to be done so. JAI On Sun, May 31, 2020 at 1:57 PM John A Imani <johnaima...@gmail.com> wrote: (JAI: Trump says that Antifa will be designated a 'terrorist' organization. <https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=trump+antifa> Donations are denominated in Canadian Dollars. One CAD is equal to 76 cents and so a $10CAD donation = $7.60 US. You may *donate here * <https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/the-international-anti-fascist-defence-fund> ) On Mon, Jun 1, 2020 at 6:22 PM Antifa Intl <antifai...@gmail.com> wrote: The International Anti-Fascist Defence Fund <https://intlantifadefence.wordpress.com/> provides emergency support to anti-fascists anywhere in the world, whenever they find themselves in a difficult situation as a result of their stand against hate. Whether it’s replacing damaged/stolen property, paying medical bills, helping them find a safe place to stay, funding legal defence, helping their families, or doing antifa prisoner support, this Fund <https://intlantifadefence.wordpress.com/> seeks to alleviate the harm that results from doing the right thing sometimes. In its first four years The International Anti-Fascist Defence Fund <https://intlantifadefence.wordpress.com/> has donated more than $75,000USD to over 400 anti-fascists and anti-racists in eighteen countries! Anyone can make a proposal to support an anti-fascist by contacting us <antifai...@gmail.com>. We depend entirely on donations to do our work and can accept monthly recurring donations or one-time donations. Any group or individual that donates more than $20US/€20/£15 will be invited to help make decisions on proposals and requests the Defence Fund receives. The *International Anti-Fascist Defence Fund *is a great way to show real solidarity with anti-fascists and anti-racists worldwide when they need our support the most! To find out more, check out our blog <https://intlantifadefence.wordpress.com/>. FIGHTING HATE IS NOT A CRIME! ANTI-FASCISM = SELF-DEFENCE! SOLIDARITY IS OUR WEAPON! _________________________________________________________ Full posting guidelines at: http://www.marxmail.org/sub.htm Set your options at: https://lists.csbs.utah.edu/options/marxism/archive%40mail-archive.com
