Write to and call the Greek government

We must all get involved. Volunteers are still needed in all areas. Please email us and come work with us. Silence is complicity and action is the best antidote to despair

This scene in Greece is from just over a year ago, during a pro-Gaza protest. Maybe this attitude in Greece toward helping the terrorized population of Gaza is old hat?

(BETHLEHEM) - The Greek authorities apparently succumbed to the US and Israel threats and have stopped the humanitarian ships from sailing to break the illegal and immoral siege in Gaza.

We all need to call Greek embassies around the world and complain because if they maintain this policy it means they are complicit in violations of basic human rights; human rights organizations and the UN has called the siege on Gaza collective punishment and a crime against humanity.

The contact information for Greek missions in all countries are here: http://www.mfa.gr/www.mfa.gr/en-US/Services/Directory/Greek+Missions+Abroad/ [I sent to many of the listed emails and also called.  

It is important that we all act now] For the website of the flotilla, go to http://www.freedomflotilla.eu/

Delay in the sailing of the ships means they might sail just as hundreds of Internationals come join us for a  week of activities July 9-16 (see http://www.PalestineJN.org ).  We must all get involved.  Volunteers are still needed in all areas.  Please email us and come work with us. Silence is complicity and action is the best antidote to despair

The greatest Joy....................................Giving
The most destructive habit.......................Worry
The greatest loss....................................Loss of self-respect
The most satisfying work..........................Helping others
The ugliest personality trait.......................Selfishness
The most endangered species....................Dedicated leaders
Our greatest natural resource....................Our youth
The greatest "shot in the arm"....................Encouragement
The most effective sleeping pill...................Peace of mind
The most crippling failure disease................Excuses
The most powerful force in life....................Love
The most dangerous pariah........................A gossiper
The world's most incredible computer...........The brain
The worst thing to be without.....................Hope
The deadliest weapon................................The tongue
The two most power-filled words................."I Can"
The most worthless emotion........................Self-pity
The most beautiful attire.............................SMILE!
The most prized possession.........................Integrity
The most contagious spirit..........................Enthusiasm
The greatest problem to overcome................Fear

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