During this time of our discontent, we need to take a moment and

·determine the next step for all concerned. To be most effective in

educating our elected officials in knowing that we will not tolerate

the insensitivity towards the many people of color and our need for

justice;

we willjoin together as a strong unified community.

It is inconceivable that in our land of rules, laws and the

enforcement of those laws, we find that any elected official

charged with the responsibility of fairly deciphering those laws

would be blinded by words that would allow any individual in a

non-war setting to get away with the taking of an individuals most

important liberty; life.

Our prosecuting attorney has decided to hide behind the innocuous

words: .

reason we all decide to go to court is 1) to have our grievances

heard before a dispassionate Judge or jury and 2) to test the

argument/response of any defendant charged with that grievance.

The prosecuting attorney has denied the people the opportunity to

.test Ex-Officer Ian Birks' explanation of the Williams family's

grievance. This is unacceptable in our society and these times.

We all understand the enormous importance of law enforcement to

a civil society in helping establish a safe, decent and secure

community. We know the great duty involved in policing and the

many circumstances in which an officer may truly be in fear of

his/her life. No officer's family should be under the constant fear

of their loved one not coming home from their job. It is also

understood, that an every day law abiding citizen should not be

under the fear that one law enforcement officer can arbitrarily

without clear and imminent danger kill and not be absolutely

expected to face a jury of his peers (citizens at large) to determine

what was or should have been his proper response.

"in good faith and without malice". As we all know, the

It becomes the duty of the citizens of the County of King, to let the

present prosecuting attorney know that the last word will rest in the

hands of the county citizens to determine whether or not he will be

returned to office. The power of the vote is the greatest tool we

have to respond to ineffective representation and the appearance of

unfairness in carrying out the duties of that office.

Please hear this plea clearly in the prosecuting attorney's office,

do not expect you to mince or parcel words to think you can

placate us into thinking you have completed your very best

judgment in excusing this senseless taking of a life

the slightest effort to bring justice to these communities and to the

citizens of King County.

The African American Advisory Council and Native American

Advisory Council wishes to thank the Williams family and all of

their positive supporter's for all you have done to be a support to

one another and have still put your faith in that

come to a just outcome in time.

not in the Williams family favor they and all of us will continue to

be positive in pursuing a balanced society where justice in America

is enthusiastic and caring for all.wewithout evenall things will .Though the final decision was