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FREE ERNST ZUNDEL RALLY!   March 28, 2004 2 PM   Metro West Detention Center 111 Disco Rd. Toronto , Ontario , Canada . Ernst Zundel is a political prisoner being persecuted and prosecuted for no crime other than expressing his views on the Second World War. At the behest of the powerful and vindictive Holocaust Lobby, Mr. Zundel is being held, without bail, in solitary confinement at the Metro West Detention Center . He is being treated worse than a common criminal, denied even the basic amenities provided to other prisoners. In surreptitious, Star Chamber hearings, held behind closed doors, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), relying on the questionable testimony of highly-politicized government agents, concluded that Mr. Zundel - an avowed pacifist - is a "security threat to Canada ." Mr. Zundel was not allowed to attend, or present evidence in his own defense at these secretive proceedings. He has been denied the right to face his accusers and their accusations. Mr. Zundel came to Canada in 1958 and by any standards, was the model immigrant and citizen, first putting himself through university in Montreal and later becoming Canada 's premiere graphic artist. His artistry graced the covers of Canada 's top national magazine and his paintings - which invariably reflect his pacifist, nonviolent philosophy - adorn the walls of some of the finest homes in the country. In his profession, he provided meaningful employment to countless Canadians, both young and not-so-young. Literally thousands of people - of every race, color and creed - are proud to call Ernst Zundel their dear friend. Ernst Zundel has never been convicted of any crime in Canada. His only "crime" is a passionate defense of freedom of speech - the right to defend his own German people against the libelous accusations of a very vocal and powerful lobby. For his noble efforts, he has been beaten, bombed, slandered and even thrown in jail by a shameful system, all too willing to do the bidding of these special interest groups. For over ten years, Ernst Zundel defended the rights of Canadians to freedom of speech, even taking the battle to the Supreme Court of Canada, where he ultimately won a victory for all Canadians in 1992, with the abolition of the archaic, "False News" law. Now Ernst Zundel needs YOUR help. Show the world that his fight for the right of free expression was not in vain. Join freedom-loving people in defense of our rapidly-eroding rights.   WHEN:   SUNDAY, MARCH 28, 2004, 2 pm . WHERE:  111 Disco Rd , Toronto Ontario . Disco Rd and Carlingview Drive . WHY:  For Freedom and Justice. Directions to Rally From Toronto: Take QEW towards Hamilton/Niagara Falls.  Take the RR-49/MCLEOD ROAD exit- exit number 27.  Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto MCLEOD RD.  Proceed to 6080 Mcleod Road. From The United States (Niagara Falls Border): Take RAINBOW BRIDGE into Canada.  Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto FALLS AVE.  Turn RIGHT onto HIRAM ST.  Turn RIGHT onto RIVER RD.  Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto NIAGARA PKWY.  Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto MURRAY ST.  Turn LEFT onto STANLEY AVE.  Turn RIGHT onto MCLEOD RD.  Proceed to 6080 Mcleod Road. From London/Windsor (Detriot Border crossing): Take PROVINCIAL ROUTE 401 E.  Take the HWY-403 exit- exit number 235- toward BRANTFORD/HAMILTON.  Merge onto PROVINCIAL ROUTE 403 E.  Take the Q.E.W. exit toward NIAGARA.  Take the RR-49/MCLEOD ROAD exit- exit number 27.  Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto MCLEOD RD.  Proceed to 6080 Mclead Road   Rally organized by the Canadian Association for Free Expression Stop the Secret Trials  Dissent is Not a Threat to National Security