[ACML] Supporting Possible Political Controversy (Opinions Please!)

[Bill Johnston]

My political views aside, I think supporting political causes can jeopardize
a con's non-profit status.

Bill Johnston

On Sun, Oct 23, 2011 at 11:22 PM, Club Owner Dice <
ClubOwnerDice at ultimacon.com> wrote:

>
> A staff member of mine recently asked if my convention would consider
> posting up
> a petition in regards to something she deems a good cause that could be
> considered political controversy.
>
> In short, the Chinese government is holding a Chinese-born american
> scientist.
> They imprisoned him on charges they couldn't prove, and then put border
> patrol
> on him as soon as they were forced to let him out of jail-- the only way he
> is
> able to see his kids is when they fly to China to see him.
>
> Please feel free to see the whole story/presentation at
>  [http://yuumei.deviantart.com/art/Father-264884676?q=favby%3AInuyattaqo=0
> ]
>  [http://yuumei.deviantart.com/art/Father-264884676?q=favby%3AInuyattaqo=0
> ]
>  [http://yuumei.deviantart.com/art/Father-264884676?q=favby%3AInuyattaqo=0
> ]
>  [http://yuumei.deviantart.com/art/Father-264884676?q=favby%3AInuyattaqo=0
> ]
>  [http://yuumei.deviantart.com/art/Father-264884676?q=favby%3AInuyattaqo=0
> ]
>  [http://yuumei.deviantart.com/art/Father-264884676?q=favby%3AInuyattaqo=0
> ]
>  [http://yuumei.deviantart.com/art/Father-264884676?q=favby%3AInuyattaqo=0
> ]
> http://yuumei.deviantart.com/art/Father-264884676?q=favby%3AInuyatta&qo=0
> [http://yuumei.deviantart.com/art/Father-264884676?q=favby%3AInuyattaqo=0]
>  [http://yuumei.deviantart.com/art/Father-264884676?q=favby%3AInuyattaqo=0
> ]
>  [http://yuumei.deviantart.com/art/Father-264884676?q=favby%3AInuyattaqo=0
> ]
>  [http://yuumei.deviantart.com/art/Father-264884676?q=favby%3AInuyattaqo=0
> ]
>  [http://yuumei.deviantart.com/art/Father-264884676?q=favby%3AInuyattaqo=0
> ]
>  [http://yuumei.deviantart.com/art/Father-264884676?q=favby%3AInuyattaqo=0
> ]
>  [http://yuumei.deviantart.com/art/Father-264884676?q=favby%3AInuyattaqo=0
> ]
>
>
> What is your opinion on having mine or ANY convention post up the petition?
>
> -Dice
>
> _______________________________________________
> animecons mailing list. Unsubscribe at:
> animecons-request at lists.baka.org
> http://lists.baka.org/mailman/listinfo/animecons
>