Gitmo, Nay Forever
Orange forms overshadowed in despair of innocent detainees
as darkness and hope of release are quelled
by midas might - nay forever
(Gitmo is a slang term for the USA's Guantanamo Bay interment camp
in Cuba, whereas orange reflects the uniform of inmates)
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Gitmo,
Nay Forever
This work is a part of the permanent collection of Amnesty International
's Canadian headquarters in Ottawa, Canada.
A special limited edition print was issued and awarded to
the now US President Barack Obama. |
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Gitmo was created as a protest against the US's suppression
of Habeas corpus - President Obama is committed to its reinstatement.
To order your own limited edition copy write to Order
Gitmo, Nay forever
Each print is embellished by the artist, it will also contain the "Gitmo,
nay forever" Canadian postage stamp - framed and mounted by Joan Ng,
the Burlington connection to President Obama.
25% of the $3,850.00 limited edition price, is donated
to Amenity International in your name - you'll also receive
a tax receipt for the donation.
• News release: Amnesty International
welcomes Gitmo - plus Canada Post issues Gitmo postage stamp.
• News release: President Barack Obama
recipient of Gitmo, Nay Forever
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