Message from Gadsden Minutemen     May 5 , 1996

Please repost and distribute



   Monday, May 6, 1996, representatives from the Gadsden Minutemen will once

again travel to Macon, Georgia to meet up with other unit representatives

across the nation for the pre-trial hearing of Bob Starr. As of last Friday,

bond was denied for Mr. Starr. This comes after the government was unable to

produce any evidence on Mr. Starr. As I have recently said, the militia is on

trial, not Bob Starr. Bob Starr is being held without bail for nothing more

than you or I have in our houses. No assembled devices were found, no

witnesses saw Bob Starr place components on his property, no fingerprints

have been found on these pipe nipples, no tests have been run to see if this

supposed explosive chemical (which can be bought off the shelf by minors),

would even explode. All of this was stated by the government ATF witness at

the bond hearing last Monday. This is not 2nd hand knowledge, but fact,

because I, along with many other people, including the

press, were present at the hearing. The press was astounded by the judge's

rulings, however, they refuse to run anything on this (notice the press has

been real quiet since the hearing).

   Folks, this message is being sent out seeking monetary donations. Bob is

locked away, which denies him the ability to support his family. Many people

are bitching about how our government is taking away our rights, however,

they refuse to get involved. We are not asking for everyone to show up at the

hearing, but we plead with you to send any donations you can possibly manage.

To all of you who have already pledged, and/or sent money, I can't thank you

enough. Many militia personnel have taken off from their jobs to be present

and support the militia cause in Macon, Georgia. Everything that is being

done in Macon, is being done out of these people's own pockets. As I have

said in previous posts, I have never asked for monetary support, but now I'm

pleading. Many in the movement know Mr. Starr, many others witnessed the

kangaroo court last Monday, all have concluded that this is a major step in

the attempt to completely do away with the Patriotic movement. Attorney Nancy

Lord and JJ Johnson have had threats made against them, but they, along with

many others, refuse to give up in the fight for what's right. Militia

personnel will be onsite and present throughout the trial, to monitor,

document and provide security to the defense and the family. For the few

militia people who will rotate out during this ordeal, they will have to pay

for this from their own pockets (motel bills, food and gas). We need

donations to help with these expenses, as well as making sure the Starr

family continues to get by. Everyone is always asking what they can do, now

you know. We need your support. 

    Our national meeting on May 17, 18 and 19th will be a benefit for Starr

and those militia people who are helping with this case. We urge everyone to

attend. This meeting will be held in Gallant, Alabama (45 miles north of

Birmingham). JJ Johnson will be speaking, along with an active firing range

and some other live entertainment. Admission is free, camping spaces are

plentiful. Contact the below numbers for directions and further information.



Jeff Randall - 205 570 0638, Mike Kemp - 205 547 5081



Please send all donations to: Any amounts accepted and appreciated.



Bob Starr Fund

c/o Jeff Randall

Route 1, Box 182

Gallant, Alabama 35972