Received Dec. 21, 2006, 9:48 p.m. Here Riad Hamad responds to news that Palestinian families are being held at T. Don Hutto prison in Taylor, Texas. In at least one case, a younger child, who was born American, was placed in foster care.–gm

Subject: This is appalling

Marhaba ( hello in Arabic) I just called . . . the attorney in Dallas and will try; to call him in the morning . . . do you know where the children are in foster homes.

I am very willing, capable and determined to help if you can give me more information about these families and how we can help . . . Looking forward to hearing from you and THANKS for your work for peace and justice in these dark days of humanity led by the evil empire and its emperor George W. Bush.

Salam/ Peace with justice
Riad Hamad