Free Howie! Howard Mechanic was an anti war activist in the seventies who was accused, and convicted of, throwing a firecracker at police during a post Kent State demonstration. He denies throwing the firecracker. He was sentenced to five years. He split prior to sentencing. Howie went on to live a productive life as a socially responsible businessman in Arizona under an assumed name. He donated 25% of his annual income to progressive charitable causes and was active in his community. For whatever reason, Howie ran for local public office last year and the truth about his past came out. He's been in jail since February. It's an interesting story. Howie needs support. Visit the website that explains the circumstance more fully, and Free Howie!: <http://www.howardmechanic.org/>
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