Father,
The level of United States Constitution and Bill of Rights violations in this
Wisconsin case against Dylan Yang are terrible. We are told: “Matthew 7
[ Judging Others ] [others unfairly with an attitude of
self-righteous superiority as though assuming the office of a judge],
so that you will not be judged
[unfairly]. For just as you [hypocritically] judge others
[when you are sinful and unrepentant], so will you be judged;
and in accordance with your standard of measure [used to pass out judgment],
judgment will be measured to you. Why do you look at the [insignificant] speck
that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice and acknowledge
the [egregious] log that is in your own eye? ...
Lord,
we turn this situation over to your righteousness and power.
Holy
Spirit, come forth to correct this injustice and support those that seek telling
the truth.
Triune
God (Father Son, and Holy Spirit), be with Dylan Yang, the youth wrongly
portrayed in a 30 second moment of if his 15-16 years of youthful life and
standing the trials of a mature adult.
Amen
(Make It So!).
Jesus
Before Pilate:
11 Now Jesus stood
before [Pilate] the governor, and the governor asked Him, “Are you the King of
the Jews?” [In affirmation] Jesus said to him, “It is as you say.” 12 But
when the charges were brought against Him by the chief priests and elders, He
did not answer. 13 Then Pilate said to
Him, “Do You not hear how many things they are testifying against You?” 14 But
Jesus did not reply to him, not even to a single accusation, so that the
governor was greatly astonished.
15 Now at the feast
[of the Passover] the governor was in the habit of setting free any one
prisoner whom the people chose. 16 And
at that time they were holding a notorious prisoner [guilty of insurrection and
murder], called Barabbas. 17 So
when they had assembled [for this purpose], Pilate said to them, “Whom do you
want me to set free for you? Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?” 18 For
Pilate knew that it was because of jealousy that the chief priests and elders
had handed Jesus over to him.
19 While he was seated
on the judgment seat, his wife sent him a message,
saying, “Have nothing to do with that righteous and innocent Man; for last night I
suffered greatly in a dream because of Him.” 20 But
the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and
to put Jesus to death. 21 The governor said
to them, “Which of the two do you wish me to set free for you?” And they said,
“Barabbas.” 22 Pilate said to
them, “Then what shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ?” They all replied,
“Let Him be crucified!” 23 And he said, “Why,
what has He done that is evil?” But they continued shouting all the louder,
“Let Him be crucified!”
24 So when Pilate saw
that he was getting nowhere, but rather that a riot was breaking out, he took
water and washed his hands [to ceremonially cleanse himself of guilt] in the
presence of the crowd, saying, “I am innocent of this [righteous] Man’s blood;
see to that yourselves.” 25 And
all the people answered, “Let [the responsibility for] His blood be on us and
on our children!” 26 So he set Barabbas
free for them; but after having Jesus severely whipped (scourged), he handed
Him over to be crucified.
Dear
Dylan Yang,
"You and I have never met before. Sadly, we may
never get the chance to meet because of the decision of the jury on your case.
Nonetheless, I am hopeful. Your story (or at least what has been portrayed in
the media) has made headlines nationwide. As an educator and social worker, I
am bothered by the fact that bullying can lead to such a traumatic ending. I am
torn between mourning the loss of the boy that lost his life that day, and the
boy that lost his life due to an unfair sentence given by the judicial system.
You see, when I look at your picture, and no, not
the ones of you in the orange jumpsuit, or the ones of you in the court, but
the one of you with your headphones on smiling back at the world, I see a
family member. You could have been one of my eighth grade Hmong students. You
could have been one of my younger brothers. You could have been my eleven month
old son. Regardless, you are someone’s student. You are someone’s brother. You
are someone’s son. And, you are a survivor of bullying.
I can only imagine the fear that must have
enclosed itself on you at the time of the tragic event. I can only visualize
the loss that you felt when the final sentence was given. I can only feel a
small fraction of the powerlessness that your mother must have felt when she
could not protect you like how a mother always promises her child.
Dylan, I want to let you know this. You are not
alone. I, like many other people in the community, strongly believes that a
much, much lighter sentence (if any) should have been given to you instead. The
same values and goals that I hold for my students, brothers, and son, I hold
for you as well. You are still young. You still got a life time of knowledge to
explore. I want to see you continue your education and to pursue a career of
your interest. I want you to get the opportunity to display your strengths and
qualities. I want you to be given the opportunity to grow into the individual
that you are capable of being. Most importantly, I want you to be able to come
home and know that you are well loved and cared for.
Remember, always remember, that you are somebody.
And, no, not the youth that is wrongly depicted in the media. You are someone’s
student. You are someone’s brother. And you are someone’s son. You are a
survivor of bullying, capable of learning and growing from what has happened
and making life choices that are more meaningful. As your supporters fight for
you, I want you to continue fighting for your beliefs and your freedom too."
Sincerely,
Pa
Ku Lee
You are more than welcome to share! Please support
Dylan and seek justice for our Hmong community.
GVP photos and our history is
just a reminder of who we are Honoring GVP tears, bloodshed and sweat for our
freedom.
We have to stand together. Reaching out to all, the rally is set to
July 11 and 12 in Wausau Wisconsin.
If you planned to visit MN during the month
of July from out of state for the tournament, come find us at the July 4th
tournament. Please plan to extend your stay if you plan to rally with us.
Please wear green shirt for peace, hope and healing.
Please mark your calendars
for July 11th and the 12th we will be meeting in Wausau, WI for the big rally. Let’s
all show Wausau Circuit Court and Judge Jacobson we care and that we are
watching.
Meeting place, 500 Forest Street Wausau, WI 54403!!!
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