Here the Rebuilding Alliance responds to some of the idiotic ravings from the lunatic fringe’s lead scribe:
Dear Friends of the Rebuilding Alliance,
As a fast update, exterior construction on the Gaza home Rachel Corrie sought to protect is now signed off. Interior finishing will move forward soon, and we’ll be inviting everyone to join housewarming teleconferences when the family in Gaza moves in. A planning committee formed to raise funds so Combatants for Peace can build a playground in East Jerusalem, and soon, we’ll let you know how you can help. In May, the Rebuilding Alliance will bring Mr. Husam El Nounou from Gaza Community Mental Health Program and Rabbi Jeremy Milgrom from Jerusalem to the U.S. to speak. That tour will launch the rebuilding of the next home in the Rachel Corrie Rebuilding Campaign in Gaza.
Right now, I am writing to you because a derogatory article has been written about our work. The Board of Directors and Staff (including myself) believe it prudent to ask your help.
www.Muzzlewatch.org has reposted the offensive article. The author, Mr. Lee Kaplan (- yes, the same man who was investigated by House Counsel when he impersonated a congressional staffer on our Contact Congress Telecon and was put on notice by Counsel for the U.S. House of Representatives that his actions were illegal) has a history of attacking peace and human rights groups. See the www.SourceWatch.org wikipedia for a list of Mr. Kaplan’s ravings.
Most of what Mr. Kaplan writes about the Rebuilding Alliance does not even merit a response (although he does cite one thing that is entirely true: Cindy Corrie is indeed on our board). However, we do wish to respond to his allegation about our right to organize Contact Congress Teleconferences, and I’ve included details below.
As you know, the Rebuilding Alliance launches rebuilding projects with heart and works to change American policy, all in full accordance with 501(c)(3) and 501(h) regulations. Because the board of the Rebuilding Alliance has guided us well, TRA will stand up to scrutiny. Still, we are a tiny organization - and our response to this attack may be costly and time consuming (for example, Mr. Kaplan’s previous accusations against two other groups caused them to be audited by the IRS).
Thus, we, the board and staff of the Rebuilding Alliance, ask your help. Please take a moment to endorse our work and give what you can to help us pay for an independent audit and cover administrative costs.
You can donate ot the Rebuilding Alliance here.
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