Subject: ACTION: Mel White 2-19-95
From: <[email-masked]>
Date: Sun, 19 Feb 1995 19:13:44 -0500

ACTION: Help Rev. Mel White

Rev. Mel White is being held in jail in Virginia Beach
for trying to start a dialog with Pat Robertson over
Pat's abuse of lesbian and gay people.  White's charge
is tresspassing and he may be held in jail until
March 28.  Robertson refuses to acknowledge White.

White is "fasting for understanding" while in jail.  White
hopes to speak to Robertson so his organization will
stop the attacks of misinformation against gays and
lesbians.

ACTION 1

Mel's lover Gary Nixon just spoke to me.  Gary reports
that Mel is "safe" and is in isolation.  Mel could use letters
of support.  Write to:

Rev. James Melville White
Virginia Beach Correction Center
PO Box 6098
Virginia Beach, VA 23456

ACTION 2

Fax or write Pat Robertson and encourage him to meet with
Rev. Mel White -- to begin a dialog of truth about lesbian and
gay people.

Robertson's Office Fax 804-579-2775
Robertson's Lawyer's Fax 804-579-2717

or write

Pat Robertson
Christian Broadcasting Network
977 Centerville Turnpike
Virginia Beach, VA 23464

ACTION 3

If you see news stories or hear radio or TV reports,
please post the articles.  Send to David Casti at

[email-masked]

also send a copy to

[email-masked]

ACTION 4

If your media is not reporting on the situation with Rev.
Mel White ... ask them why.  Look for press kits on
America Online, soc.motss and on the world wide web
at

http://www.casti.com/mel

Efforts and press releases are being coordinated by
the New Life MCC at 804-855-8450 in Virginia.

THANK YOU

Let's help Mel as he seeks help us.

LOVE

Robert Shaffer ... aka

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