This ad developed by PEF's Public Relations Department, appeared in The Legislative Gazette September 2001 edition. Condemnation of Racial Profiling and Religious Intolerance WHEREAS, PEF exists to serve the interests of its members by engaging in economic, political, civil, legal, cultural, and educational and other such activities, on the local, national and international level; and WHEREAS, PEF is constitutionally committed to exposing and fighting all forms of racism and discriminatory practices that tend to deprive persons of their human and/or civil rights; and WHEREAS, the laws of the United States forbid discrimination on the basis of race, religion or national origin; and WHEREAS, on Tuesday, September 11, 2001, callous individuals with no regard for the sanctity of human life launched terrorist attacks on our great nation; and WHEREAS, many Arab-Americans and men and women of Islamic/Hindu faith were killed in the terrorist attacks; and WHEREAS, many of Islamic/Hindu faith and Arab-Americans are participating in rescue and recovery efforts in New York and throughout the nation; and WHEREAS, numerous deplorable attacks on people perceived to be of Middle Eastern origin or Islamic/Hindu faith have already occurred, resulting in psychological trauma, physical injury, and death; and WHEREAS, although the towers of the World Trade Center which stood as a symbol of our nation’s prosperity have become a massive tombstone for innocent men and women, some of Islamic/Hindu faith and Arab descent, Lady Liberty still stands proud in New York Harbor as an unwavering light of hope and universal symbol of political and religious freedom and democracy for people of all nations and creed; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, PEF, whose membership includes many of Arab descent and Islamic/Hindu faith, must shine a light of justice and equality during these dark hours of destruction to protect anyone who may be subject to acts of violence or discrimination; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, PEF implores our Government leaders to condemn all acts of discrimination, violence, or retaliation against all Americans, including Arab-Americans and those of Islamic/Hindu faith; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, PEF denounces profiling, guilt by association, and vigilante justice; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, PEF members shall work collectively to create a work and community environment free from retaliatory conduct and discrimination against all Americans, including those of Arab descent and Islamic/Hindu faith; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, PEF shall stand with its membership and other labor and community organizations, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, creed, political preference or religious affiliation to promote the principles of equality and justice that have made this nation great. 'Fight Back' PEF Ad campaign 2001 The Communicator Home Page