J. Edward Anderson Signs Statement In Support of Convicted Felon Gary Dean Zimmermann

As former Minneapolis Councilman Gary Dean Zimmermann begins his sentence in a Colorado Correctional Facility for his conviction on 3 counts of soliciting and accepting bribes, Green Party candidate Dave Bicking has posted a statement in support of Zimmermann around the internet.

Topping the list of signatories is J. Edward Anderson, the PRT guru. The Citizens for Personal Rapid Transit's Director and head of public relations Margaret Beegle has also added her name to the list (Zimmermann's PRT plan for Minneapolis is still on the CPRT website).

The statement makes the following claims:

We are convinced that Dean is innocent of the crime of bribery - a crime that requires intent.

... (sheesh)...

We stand in support of all political prisoners including Leonard Peltier, Mumia Abu-Jamal, and the Cuban Five. Dean Zimmermann is a political prisoner and we appeal to other groups, national and international, to recognize him as such.

...So, J. Edward Anderson believes Zimmermann is innocent and a "political prisoner"... yeah, right. Does the wacky professor and the CPRT also believe Rep. Mark Olson is innocent? Is Rep. Mark Olson a "political prisoner" too?