(from GM Watch)
Please support the campaign of ICPPC - the International Coalition to Protect the
Polish Countryside, to obtain a pardon from prison for Marian Zagorny, an activist
farmer.
Zagorny was was sentenced on 21 May 2003 for protesting the illegal smuggling of
genetically modified organisms (GMO) into Poland. This suspended his previous pardon
of a one year prison sentence from 9 June 2000. Over the past five years, Marian
Zagorny has publicly opposed, the import of genetically modified maize and grain.
The impact of illegal imports to Poland on small scale farmers is huge. Their livelihoods
are already threatened, as rich European companies flock to buy up fertile agricultural
land.
Marion Zagorny is defending polish farmers' livelihoods as he opposes the smuggling
of illegal maize, grain, chicken and pig meat. As Poland meets the European Union
regulations, Polish farmers should be protected, not imprisoned.
Please help by e-mailing the Polish goverment and court and asking for a full pardon
for Marion Zagorny.
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E-mail the President of Poland, the court and the Minister of Justice in one easy
action here:
here:
http://www.foei.org/cyberaction/zagorny.php