He once promised a country free of terror and kept his word. He has once again promised a country that stays true to democracy. Therefore, give your assistance to him to keep his word.
(September 17, Colombo, Sri Lanka Guardian) I know you all have been there with my father since the presidential election and have been watching closely as to what the government has been doing to him day by day. Things are said to become better with time but so far we are yet to see that day. However, I feel like the time has come to voice out. What are we waiting for? If we do not fight for democracy now, when are we planning on fighting for it?
My father is an icon as to what the dictators are willing to do.
However, he seems to still stand strong without bending to their will. He does not change parties or change his views just because the going gets
tough. He believes that if going to jail is what it takes to bring the people their rights, then let it be so. Think about it, if it's a normal political life he wants, why is he the only one suffering in jail? Why does he not just give in to what the government says? He wants a better tomorrow not just for him self but for all Sri Lankans. That is why he has decided to sacrifice his happiness for others.
We waited all this time hoping for a miracle to happen. But, if you don't really stand by him now, the government will make sure you will never get the opportunity to do so.
So, please do what you can to save our hero. Even a small gesture might go a long way. He once promised a country free of terror and kept his word. He has once again promised a country that stays true to democracy. Therefore, give your assistance to him to keep his word.
Apsara Fonseka.
SECOND COURT MARTIAL OF GEN SARATH FONSEKA
GUILTY VERDICT TO BE ISSUED SEPTEMBER 17 AT 11AM
The government will proceed with this mockery of the legislature even though:
1. The government itself admitted that Hicorp was a lie created by them and that there
is no illegal involvement.
2. There is no evidence to suggest that Sarath Fonseka had an arbitrary hand in the selection process as:
All tenders were recommended by other officers
All tenders follow a set procedure for selection
All tenders pass through the Defense Secretary's company “Lanka Logistics &
Technologies”, the sole procurement agency for all military equipment (Where
Attorney General Mohan Pieris too sat on the Board of Directors)
There have been no instance of any alteration of details by Sarath Fonseka
(ex: quantities / specifications)
The Defense lawyers are not allowed to present their statements.
The courts have attempted to prevent a written submission by the Defense Council
Arsakularatne, so that no written submission is available in the official court logs for a later appeal.
The Defense lawyers are not allowed to bring in their witnesses.
Maj Gen Thoradenity, a member of the Tender Board who was willing to come forward and testify that nothing illegal happened has been rejected as a witness.
38 other such witnesses have also been rejected by the Prosecution.
The Defense lawyers are not allowed to contest the time of the trial.
Even though it happens at a time when they need to represent another trial in Galle. The court will go ahead with the planned time of 11am for the trial, without the Defense lawyers and are expected to give another guilty verdict.
This is the first time in history that such blatant disregard for the legal rights and procedures of
court are being shown by a Government and President.
Please say or do something! Protest in any way you can.
Once the legal system is corrupted as well - there is no protection for anyone in the nation!
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