BUILDING A NATIONAL REPARATIONS UNITED FRONT

March 2004

Dear Elected Official / Prospective Elected Official:

As you may be aware, there is a national debate taking place over the issue of reparations for the horrific crime against humanity, the enslavement of African people and its vestiges. We are conducting a survey to determine exactly where governmental representatives stand.

Please complete:

Questions:

1. Do you support Congressman John Conyers H.R. 40 Bill, which proposes that a commission be formed to study the impact of the enslavement of African people and its vestiges, which would explore various remedies?
      YES    NO

2. If this commission concluded that reparations were appropriate in some form, compensation, land, educational opportunities, etc., would you support the commission's recommendation?
      YES    NO

Thank you for your time and consideration in this important matter.