Statement to supporters. Hey, on the move y’all. I know that you’ve heard about my situation, and I can’t thank y’all enough for your messages of love and support. Thanks to your love, I’m healing slowly but certainly. But I must tell y’all that the issue really isn’t about Mumia Abu Jamal. It’s a system that claims the right to do what’s wrong. Think of this: when’s the last time you heard a doctor say, “Yeah, you’re sick, but I won’t treat you? Come back in a few years. You’re not sick enough.” Think of that. That’s the position of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Imagine that.
There are at least 10,000 men, and who knows how many women, in this state’s prisons who have hepatitis C — 10,000, and I believe the number to be considerably more, by the way. For the vast majority of them, the state refuses to provide treatment, saying “Not now.” Doesn’t that amaze you? And if it amazes you, it should also enrage you. It should move you, all of you, to organize. So, I say join us. Let us build a movement that opens the door to treating all that need it. So, holler at our sister, Pam Africa. Let’s build a movement that can’t be ignored. I thank you all. With love, on the move, this is your brother, Mumia Abu Jamal.
These commentaries are recorded by Noelle Hanrahan of Prison Radio.
