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Tim Kettler

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. . . for District 20

. . . for you

BREAKING NEWS
Ohio Election Officials May Face Criminal Charges: Ohio Election Justice Campaign Files in Federal Court

Columbus, Ohio, PRWEB, July 11 -- Eight members of the Ohio Election Justice Campaign filed papers on Thursday in United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio, asking Hon. Judge Algenon Marbley to begin criminal contempt proceedings for the destruction of ballots from the November 2004 election.

The Ohio Election Justice Campaign (OEJC) submitted over 1000 pages of supporting documents.

In the case before Judge Marbley, King Lincoln, et al. v. Brunner, et al., Civ. No. C2 06 745 (S.D. Ohio), the judge had issued specific orders directing Ohio's 88 county boards of election to preserve all ballots from the election until a decision was rendered in the case.

At least 56 county boards assert they have destroyed some ballots from 2004; seven counties assert they have destroyed all ballots.

This citizen-initiated action is pro se litigation in which the plaintiffs act as their own attorneys.

The papers in front of Judge Marbley also ask him to impanel a Special Grand Jury to investigate the destruction of ballots.

A Special Grand Jury, as a collection of citizens authorized to hear the evidence, is uniquely suited to sorting out the degrees of culpability associated with the destruction of the ballots. It is also authorized by statute to issue a public report, which can then be circulated to the employer of appointed public officials.

Paddy Shaffer, director, OEJC, said, "The time for accountability is now, prior to the November election of our next president. Many counties allegedly destroyed ballots before the election was even certified. Why would we trust these people with the upcoming elections?”

Mark Brown, a plaintiff in the suit and a candidate for public office in 2004, said, "Justice delayed is justice denied is injustice repeated."

The Ohio Election Justice Campaign was formed by concerned citizens, many of whom participated in the 2004 election as observers, election protection workers, poll workers, and election investigators as well as organizers and witnesses in Ohio's 2004 Presidential Vote Recount.

Plaintiff Tim Kettler, currently a Green Party candidate for Ohio Senate District 20, ran for Ohio Secretary of State in 2006. Kettler believes the only way to stop this type of criminal behavior and incompetence is through citizen action: "Whether we challenge these offenses in court or run for public office, we must replace those who would show such contempt for the law."

Contacts:

Paddy Shaffer

paddy@columbus.rr.com

(614) 761-0621

Tim Kettler

tmkettler@aol.com

(740) 502-6453

For more information visit www.electiondefensealliance.org/OEJC

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“If you want to end the war, you’re gonna' have to sing louder”

Country Joe McDonald

Well actually singing may build solidarity; it will not end the war. Neither will lip service nor campaign contributions from war profiteers.

The illegal invasion and occupation of Iraq will end when we send a clear message to those who hold or seek office that they will be held accountable should they ignore the clear demands of the voters and immediately move to end the carnage.

What Can We Do?

Do not accept promises that something will be done tomorrow!

Take Control! This will take real commitment and understanding and frankly, have you seen either from our leaders to this point? Do you honestly expect to see it in the near future? If you want your rights you have to claim them, if we want peace then we will have to do it.

It’s not enough for our elected leaders to tell us they feel our pain, know where we’re coming from or that they are reaching out to us. It is time for us to take control of our affairs and do it ourselves. It is time that we elect ourselves to office!

What Can You Do?

Vote for peace!

Search out candidates everywhere who support the unequivocal, immediate end to the occupation. Support them voluntarily and financially at the national, state and local level. Do not accept anything less than immediate action!

What I Will Do.

As a conscientious objector and Vietnam-era draft resistor I am committed to the principles of non-violent non-cooperation in the resolution of conflict. Peace and freedom can only be won in this manner. As the Green Party candidate for the Ohio Senate, District 20 I will campaign on this issue as a priority and if elected I pledge immediate action to introduce legislation to recall the Ohio National Guard…..period!

Tough financial decisions will have to be made and I will support our responsibility for reconstruction in Iraq.

Peace and Solidarity!

THANKS!

Thanks to the residents of Bethel Township, Monroe County for the cordial welcome we received on Saturday, June 14. These photos are from the Bethel Township Fire Dept. fundraiser carnival and parade. Bethel Township is very rural with few businesses for tax support and relies heavily on these fundraisers to provide fire and EMS protection for residents, farmers and business. I particularly enjoyed meeting folks in this setting which afforded me an opportunity to introduce myself to our hard-working neighbors in the district. The major concerns I heard expressed related to healthcare, jobs, responsive representation and
public integrity. Not much different from my neighborhood! I am confident that my campaign can provide effective answers to these needs.
- Tim

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