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:

Name:
District:
City:		County:
State:

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.