Dedicated MRA Completes Eighth Day of Hunger Strike

Submitted by Matt on Wed, 2006-08-09 02:18

John Murtari has completed eight days without food or water in protest of the injustices meted out by the so-called family courts. read about him here in MDN. Excerpt:

"Drawing on his faith, John Murtari is enduring the suffering that comes from eight days of dehydration and starvation, surprisingly, conditions he imposes upon himself. Murtari, father to Domenic, 13, decided his 6-month sentence for child support arrears would include the 'nonviolent action of noncooperation,' to draw attention to the need for Family Law Reform and Parents’ Civil Rights. Murtari, a faithful, loving, gentle man graciously calls it being 'uncomfortable,' yet speaks in a weak voice, saying the feeding tube he once feared was, 'now the best thing I can imagine.'"

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On the off chance there might be someone reading this who will be in the Syracuse, New York area tomorrow there will be a public rally in support of John and his non-violent protest. Join the rally if you can.

Luek

Here is the website the quote below came from and directions to protest: http://www.akidsright.org/actionc_syr/courthouse_demonstration.htm

A rally in support of John, Equal Parenting, and all families torn apart by the family court system, is being held in front of the Onondaga County Courthouse in Syracuse, Wednesday, August 9, 2006. It starts between 10:00 and 11:00, and should end around 2:00. Click here for a map of the location.

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Submitted by Luek on Wed, 2006-08-09 02:38

I had the truck out all day yesterday (just warming up), and today it's parked near a high traffic intersection.

Click here ---> Free John Murtari

Here's a photo taken Monday in front of local City Hall, obviously just across from the fire station.

Click here ---> Free John Murtari2

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Submitted by MR on Wed, 2006-08-09 18:37

hello

i respect his hunger strike. eventually he has to eat, i wish i knew this guy, when he finishes his hunger strike, i would take him to pace's steak house. this guy deserves a quality meal. maybe a surf & turf, some steak and lobster. he is an inspiration.

anthony

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Submitted by anthony on Thu, 2006-08-10 07:04

hello

i attend syracuse university, there was no exuse for me not attending..however,i didn't now about it until today.

anthony

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Submitted by anthony on Thu, 2006-08-10 07:10

You could hold your own one man protest in front of the court house. It is your right and it may even get more publicity from the media. Also, it will be a lot of fun too!

here is his website with a map to the courthouse:

http://www.akidsright.org/support_jm.htm

Just an idea.

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Submitted by Luek on Thu, 2006-08-10 09:02

Hey, sounds like a great deal!
Here is his address in the clink. I am sure he will be glad to hear from you and your dinner offer. Send him a gift coupon from that steak house if they sell them.

John Murtari
POD 2A-5
555 South State Street
Syracuse, NY 13202

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Submitted by Luek on Thu, 2006-08-10 09:04

Your truck and sign looks great!

Did anyone come up to you and ask who John Murtari was?

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Submitted by Luek on Thu, 2006-08-10 09:06