Email 1 - To Free Courts Foundation (Fundacja Wolne Sądy)
Subject: California Citizens and Law Professional Seeking Contact with Polish Legal Advocates for Democracy Forum
Dear Fundacja Wolne Sądy Team,
I am reaching out to you because we are organizing community meetings in San Francisco about defending democratic institutions against authoritarian pressure. Our next community meeting titled "Stop the Slide into Dictatorship" is set for April 28, 7-9 pm at the Noe Valley Ministry. The meeting will focus on the opportunities for successful resistance, identifying the weak points of authoritarian forces, and learning from historical examples of struggling against and overcoming dictatorships. We will present personal stories to facilitate conversation and offer opportunities for joining ongoing group activities.
I believe Poland's recent experiences - particularly the courage shown by legal advocates and attorneys defending judicial independence - offer valuable lessons for us in our concern about democratic backsliding. Your organization's strategic litigation efforts and public education work represent exactly the kind of practical resistance tactics our community is eager to learn from.
I'm particularly interested in connecting with legal professionals from your foundation who have firsthand experience defending the rule of law in Poland. Their perspectives would be invaluable for our community discussion, which will be moderated by my colleague Lisa Jaicks.
I am writing to introduce myself as Hans Kolbe, a great-grandson of Professor Johann (Jan) Mikulicz-Radecki. My grandmother Hilda was his oldest daughter.Her father was a prominent surgeon whose legacy continues today at the University Hospital in Wrocław that bears his name.
I would be grateful for any assistance you might provide in connecting me with members of your organization, willing to share their experiences, either through a pre-recorded video message or via a live video call during our event.
Thank you for your consideration, and for your organization's vital work defending judicial independence in Poland.
Dziękuję za Państwa rozważenie mojej prośby.
With respect and appreciation,
Hans Kolbe
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