Be A Part of America!

A) Want To Be In A Presidential Campaign Event IN PERSON?

For $75, you will have that experience. In addition, you will be
supporting 80-20 that works hard to win equality for you. Money
raised from the following event will go to 80-20.

Hottest Dem. presidential candidate, Gov. Howard Dean of
Vermont will charter a plane to LA to keynote an 80-20 luncheon. The
White House is seriously considering 80-20's invitation to President
Bush to keynote as well.

Newsweek called Gov. Dean "the Democrat to watch in 2004." NYT
ran a front page article on 7/29/03, entitled "Defying Labels Left or
Right, Dean's '04 Run Makes Gains." It says that "Howard Dean has
burst from obscurity in a crowded field of Democrats to rank among the
tops for the party's presidential nomination." Come see for yourself
why Dean is causing that kind of reaction:

Date & Time: Morning of September 6, 2003 (Saturday)
Location: Four Points Sheraton Hotel, 9750 Airport Blvd (near
LAX).
VIP RECEPTION with Gov. Dean: Los Angeles Room, 11 a.m. to
noon, $150 per person
LUNCHEON: California Ballroom, 11:45 a.m., $75 per person

Tickets are available at
http://www.80-20initiative.net/luncheon.html or call 858 484-8475 to
reserve a ticket & send check payable to "80-20 PAC" to:
Jing-Li Yu, 80-20 special Assistant
43-34 Union St., Apt. 6-D, Flushing, NY 11355-7042

Act fast. Only 300 tickets are available. In the last 4 days 105
tickets have been reserved. Come out to support 80-20, and bring your
family to witness HOW AN AMERICAN CAMPAIGNS TO BE THE NEXT
PRESIDENT of our great country. Be a part of America!! It's an
experience that you & your family will value.

B) S. B. Woo Interacting With The Korean Am. community

The respected Institute of Corea American Studies is sponsoring a
Summer Symposium focusing on Korean Diaspora: Challenges Facing
the Korean Am. Community. S. B. Woo, President of 80-20, will address
the symposium at 10:55 a.m. on 8/9, (Sat.) for 45 minutes.

The location is Montgomery County community College, Science
Center Room 214, 340 Dekalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422. The event is
from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Lunch is provided. Students pay $10 each.
Non-members pay $30 each. Jhoon Rhee, Grand Master & Father of
American Tae Kwon Do, will be among the other speakers.


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80-20 is a national, nonpartisan, Political Action Committee
dedicated to winning equal opportunity and justice for all
Asian Pacific Americans through a SWING bloc vote, ideally
directing 80% of our community's votes and money to the
presidential candidate endorsed by the 80-20, who better
represents the interests of all APAs. Hence, the name "80-20" was
created. For more details, visit http://www.80-20initiative.net

President Bush May Keynote an 80-20 Event

Having a presidential candidate chartering a plane to keynote a
luncheon hosted by an APA political action committee i.e. 80-20 is
unprecedented. If President Bush comes to keynote, it'll be truly
historic. Please read the following press release to see how 80-20
uses
its political clout to serve YOU & YOUR children. 80-20 is using its
political know-how to induce our presidential candidates to study and
address APA concerns early and often during the 2004 election cycle.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Subject: Dem. Presidential Candidate Dean and Possibly President Bush
Will Keynote 80-20 Event in Los Angeles on 9/6/03

The hottest Democratic presidential candidate, Gov. Howard Dean,
who has raised the most money in the last quarter among Democrats, will charter
a plane to LA to keynote a luncheon hosted by 80-20. President Bush may
also deliver a keynote at the luncheon, according to The White House.

80-20's Executive Committee will hold its semi-annual meeting in
Los Angeles on 9/6, Saturday. During that occasion, 80-20 will host two
events to politically empower the Asian Pacific American (APA) community.

The location will be FOUR POINTS SHERATON HOTEL, 9750 Airport
Blvd. It is only minutes from LAX airport. Details of the events are:

VIP Reception with Gov. Dean: Los Angeles Room, 11 a.m. to
noon, $150 per person
Luncheon: California Ballroom, 11:45 a.m., $75 per person

Tickets are available at http://www.80-20initiative.net/luncheon.html
or call 858 484-8475 to reserve a ticket and send a check payable to
"80-20 PAC"to:
Jing-Li Yu, 80-20 special Assistant,
43-34 Union St., Apt. 6-d, Flushing, NY 11355-7042
Write down your E-MAIL address & PHONE no. on the BACK of the check.

Gov. Dean has a straight-talking, blunt and suffer-no-fools style.
He'll address APA concerns. He was featured by both Newsweek and Time
magazine this month. Newsweek described him as "the Democrat to watch in 2004."

President Bush's Director of Appointment & Scheduling, Bradley
Blakeman wrote S. B. Woo, 80-20's president, saying: "We appreciate the
invitation and the valuable opportunity it represents. Although we have not made a
decision about the President's participation, your comments will certainly be
considered as the President's schedule develops." John Tsu, Chair of a national
comm. of Asian Americans for Bush/Cheney 2004, is persuading The White House to accept 80-20's invitation.

Having a presidential candidate chartering a plane to keynote a
luncheon hosted by an APA political action committee is unprecedented. If
President Bush comes, it'll be truly historic.

S. B. Woo, President of 80-20 & former Lt. Governor of Delaware
said, "Our community needs political clout to win equal justice and equal
opportunity in workplaces. 80-20 is delivering more of that clout with the passing of
each year. When Gov. Dean addresses APA concerns so early in the 2004
election cycle, other presidential candidates will be induced to study and
address our issues as well. 80-20 aims to deliver justice and equal opportunity to
our children in the shortest time possible."

80-20 is a national, nonpartisan, political action committee
dedicated to winning equal opportunity and justice for all APAs through a SWING bloc vote, ideally directing 80% of our community's votes and money to the
presidential candidate endorsed by the 80-20. Hence, the name "80-20" was created.
For more details, visit http://www.80-20initiative.net

A Salute to Governor Gary Locke

80-20 salutes Governor Gary Locke of the State of Washington who
announced yesterday that he would not seek a third term as
governor. His second term will end in January 2005.

Gary is the first Asian American to be elected governor in the
continental USA. He was the chair of the Democratic
Governors Association,. He also represented the Democratic Party in
commenting on President Bush’s State of the Union speech in 2003.

80-20 salutes this role model and trusts that our community will
continue to hear from him politically and through service to the APA
community.

Pres. Primary & YOU/ Pres. Bush/ Buying a House?

(A) Help Your Kids When Pres. Candidates Come to Town

Presidential candidates may be coming to your town. Please take
advantage of it. Be sure to mention YOUR support for 80-20 to
candidates and/or their staff. The more the politicians are aware
that we have a bloc vote, the more they'll attend to our rightful
interests.

Tell them about:
1) A Nat'l Science Foundation sponsored survey found that APAs voted
66 to 32 for Gore nationally, after 80-20 endorsed Gore. APAs voted
70 to 28 for Gore in CA where 80-20 is the strongest,

2) 80-20 was rated one of the nation's two most effective cyberspace
political organizations in the 2000 election by a recent book: "Click
on Democracy -- The Internet's Power to Change Political Apathy
into Civic Action." One of the Authors, Steve Davis, was the
Washington/world and national news editor of USA Today.

3) "Sometimes, it takes a big hammer to hit you on the head to wake
you up. I'll report back to my principals that there is a BIG NEW
HAMMER here (in 80-20)." Joel Szabal representing the Republican
Nat'l Comm. and the Bush Campaign at 80-20's Endorsement
Meeting of 2000.

(B) Pres. Bush's "no racial profiling" policy was questioned by The
NY Times: http://www.80-20initiative.net/NYTRacialProfiling.html

(C) Buying a new house or renting a place?

See: Asians face prejudice in housing market ­San Francisco
Examiner. Even APAs in Calif. are not treated any better. All the
more reason to help achieve group political clout to stop this
discrimination.
http://www.examiner.com/news/default.jsp?story=n.discrimination.0702w

*****Correction: Our e-mail entitled "Be Passionate About 4TH OF
JULY" contained popular myths that are not accurate. We apologize
and thank Tami Matsumoto for pointing out our mistakes. See
http://www.truth orfiction.com/rumors/patriots.htm. *****

Sea of Flags in Houston: 2500 flags stretching 2.1 miles from Welcome
Market to Hong Kong Market!
Sea of Flags in Oakland: 15 traditional assoc. in Chinatown, Oakland
joined 80-20 for a massive display of flags including a parade.

TOGETHER, we shall overcome. Basic member: $35,
Family (2 votes): $50, and Life Member: $1000. Any US citizen or
permanent resident can be a member, using a credit card, visit
http://www.80-20initiative.net/membership.html or
http://www.80-20.info/membership.html.
PERSONAL checks are payable to "80-20 PAC", mailed to:
Jing-Li Yu
80-20 special Assistant
43-34 Union St., Apt. 6-d
Flushing, NY 11355-7042
Write down your E-MAIL address & PHONE no. on the BACK of the
check.

Be Passionate About 4th of JULY

We are less than a week from one of the most important Holidays of our
Nation, so it is time to remember ...

4TH OF JULY

Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed
the Declaration of Independence?

Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured
before they died.

Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned. Two lost their sons serving
in the Revolutionary Army; another had two sons captured.

Nine of the 56 fought and died from wounds or hardships of the
Revolutionary War.

They signed and they pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their
sacred honor.

What kind of men were they?

Twenty four were lawyers and jurists. Eleven were merchants, nine were
farmers and large plantation owners; men of means, well educated, but
they signed the Declaration of Independence knowing full well that the
penalty would be death if they were captured.

Carter Braxton of Virginia, a wealthy planter and trader, saw his Ships
swept from the seas by the British Navy. He sold his home and properties
to pay his debts, and died in rags.

Thomas McKeam was so hounded by the British that he was forced to move
his family almost constantly. He served in the Congress without pay, &
his family was kept in hiding. His possessions were taken from him, &
poverty was his reward.

Vandals or soldiers looted the properties of Dillery, Hall, Clymer,
Walton, Gwinnett, Heyward, Ruttledge, and Middleton.

At the battle of Yorktown, Thomas Nelson, Jr., noted that the British
General Cornwallis had taken over the Nelson home for his headquarters.

He quietly urged General George Washington to open fire. The home was
destroyed, and Nelson died bankrupt.

Francis Lewis had his home and properties destroyed. The enemy jailed
his wife, and she died within a few months.

John Hart was driven from his wife's bedside as she was dying. Their
13 children fled for their lives. His fields and his gristmill were laid
to waste. For more than a year he lived in forests and caves, returning
home to find his wife dead and his children vanished. Some of us take
these liberties so much for granted, but we shouldn't.

So, take a few minutes while enjoying your 4th of July holiday and
silently thank these patriots. It's not much to ask for the price they
paid.

Remember: freedom is never free!

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80-20 distributed 4000 flags to supporters in CA, TX, OH, NY, MA
..., etc. in June. They are organizing "Seas of Flags" events. Huge
"Seas of Flags" events are planned in Houston and Oakland. If you
are in those vicinities, please go join those events.

What if people see Seas of American flags on July 4th, when they
drive through areas known for concentration of APAs? Will it
change a lot of minds that APAs are foreigners?

You bet your life, it would.

Please join 80-20, if you have not already. Basic member: $35,
Family (2 votes): $50, and Life Member: $1000. Any US citizen or
permanent resident can be a member, using a credit card, visit
http://www.80-20initiative.net/membership.html or
http://www.80-20.info/membership.html.
PERSONAL checks are payable to "80-20 PAC", mailed to:
Jing-Li Yu
80-20 special Assistant
43-34 Union St., Apt. 6-d
Flushing, NY 11355-7042
Write down your E-MAIL address & PHONE no. on the BACK of the
check.

Victory VII & Other Good News

A) Victory VII & Salute to APILC, Asian Pacific Islander Legislative
Caucus of California (Co-Chairs: Assemblymembers Wilma Chan &
Carol Liu; Members: Assemblymembers Judy Chu, George
Nakano, & Leland Yee)

The California Senate voted unanimously on June 2 to condemn
remarks by Congressman Howard Coble (R-N.C.) regarding the
Japanese American internment and called for him to resign as chair
of the House Sub-committee on Homeland Security. The resolution
was introduced by APILC. The California Assembly took the same
action about 2 weeks earlier.

A copy of the resolution will now be sent to every member of Congress
and every member of North Carolina's Legislature and the Governor.

B) Good News -- GOP Leaders Are Dropping 80-20's Name In
Press Conference

80-20 didn't get much respect from GOP in the 2000 presidential
election. However, things seem to be changing. John Tsu who will
chair the "Asian Am. & Pacific Islanders for Bush/Cheney 2004" stated
during the press conference announcing its formation that 80-20
might join this campaign organization after 80-20's Endorsement
Convention.

While the statement is technically true, it is not news. 80-20 is just as
likely to support the Democratic presidential nominee after 80-20's
Endorsement Convention. The nominee of the major political party
that has performed more good deeds for our community in the
preceding 4 years gets 80-20's endorsement.

What is news is that Prof. Tsu, by working in 80-20's name in the press
conference, is recognizing 80-20's unique power to deliver a bloc vote.
What a difference that 4 years make!

80-20's growing prestige in the political arena is due to ALL OF YOU
who sacrificed your money and time to nurture 80-20. Keep up
with your history-making support.

C) Our interns are recruiting members very successfully. Thus far
Paul Jung, an intern from the Korea American community, has
recruited the most members.

D) Prof. Jerry Yang, an 80-20 Board Member was honored by the
Asian Am. Heritage Foundation of NJ, which was founded many years
ago by Dr. Steven Ko, another 80-20 Board member.

Please be vigilant. Join 80-20. Together, we shall overcome.
http://www.80-20initiative.net/fundraising.html.

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UPDATE YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS with 80-20, when anticipating a change.
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OUR Young Lions at Work and Play

##### Seeking a Father's Day gift? A flag with a holder & have
it installed for him. DISPLAY OUR FLAG on July 4th !! #######

Dear 80-20 Supporters:

One of our Chang-Lin Tien interns, Sherry Zhang of NJ will
be interviewed on The Voice of America, VOA -- live broadcast
to China from 7:30 to 8:00 a.m. E.C.T. on 6/11.

Here is how it came about.

As interns for 80-20, they undergo two weeks of intense training.
After that they'll go into our community to recruit members for 80-20.
The purpose is to let them learn how to organize which is the
essence of politics. Part of the training is for each intern to try get
a press release about their joining 80-20 into their respective local
papers. What follows best illustrates how "A little spark can start a
prairie fire."

1) 80-20 issued a press release in English and urged each intern
to try get it published in his/her local papers,
2) Sherry Zhang translated the release into Chinese and submitted
it to various news outlets in her locality as did other interns,
3) The Chinesenewsnet among other media published the translated
release,
4) VOA saw the news on Chinesenewsnet, and contacted Sherry,
5) Sherry accepted the invitation to go on live in VOA's broadcast to
China on 6/11 at 7:30-8:00 a.m., E.C.T.

So that's our 80-20's interns, OUR young lions are at work and
play. Getting a press release about oneself published and then getting
interviewed by VOA in a live broadcast to China is certainly work and
fun. One of our interns may try to recruit you as an 80-20 member
soon. Please respond generously.

This internship program will continue next year. Offspring of 80-
20 members will be given preference, other considerations being
equal.

If you are already a member, Thank you. Otherwise, please join as
a Basic member ($35; one vote) or Family member ($50; two votes), or
Life member ($1,000). Any US citizen or permanent resident can be a
member using a credit card, visit
http://www.80-20initiative.net/membership.html or
http://www.80-20.info/membership.html .
PERSONAL checks are payable to "80-20 PAC", mailed to:
Jing-Li Yu
80-20 special Assistant
43-34 Union St., Apt. 6-d
Flushing, NY 11355-7042
Write down your E-MAIL address & PHONE no. on the BACK of the
check.

SB

Parents who don't speak English can be citizens!

Do you have parents who don't speak English? Do they want to attain citizenship? If so, there are four possible exceptions to the rule of taking an English test.

The following information was provided through the courtesy of Jon Wu, Attorney at Law, who specializes in immigration law:
650 N. San Mateo Drive
San Mateo, CA 94401
jon@jwulaw.com

The literacy requirements does not apply to any person
(1) with "physical or developmental disability or mental impairment," or
(2) over 50 and have had a green card for over twenty years, or
(3) over 55 and have had a green card for over 15 years.

In addition, the Attorney General may give "special consideration, as determined by the Attorney General," to any person who is over the age of 65 and have had a green card for over 20 years.

The sections of the Immigration and Nationality Act are: 312(b)(2)(A) and section 312(b)(2)(B). [INA: act 312 - requirements as to understanding the English language, history, principles, and form of government of the united states sec. 312. [8 u.s.c. 1423]

ANNOUNCEMENT: China Press (Chao Pao) will be publishing a
series of three articles on 80-20 on May 29, 30, and 31.

According to its Special Correspondent Ms. Dajiu Li, its "newspaper will use three almost full pages to publish this article on the special page 'news pursuit'. The article has about 20,000 words in Chinese and about 12 pictures. The articles tell what 80-20 has done for the Asian community, the reason 80-20 had been founded ...." "The article will explain why 80-20 wishes to get 80% of the APA voters to vote for one candidate. The articles will appear on May 29, 30, and 31."

No Free Lunch/ Good NEWS

Hi. 80-20 is the ONLY organization of its kind in our community.
If you deem it as uniquely effective in serving our community's
needs, and if you can afford it, then please join 80-20 as a member.
There is no free lunch.

Winning equal opportunity in workplaces for YOU & YOUR
CHILDREN is a BIG job. A lot of 80-20 volunteers and
members have born a lot of sacrifice. These dedicated supporters
have accomplished the following:
http://www.80-20initiative.net/unity1.html . With YOUR support,
we can win equal opportunity and justice for our children.

We look to you to be a role model.

1. Honorary Family Life** (2 votes) -- $10,000
2. Honorary Life** -- $5,000
3. Family life** (2 votes) -- $1,500
4. Life** -- $1000
5. Family (for couples only, 2 votes) -- $50
6. Basic (1 vote) -- $35
** Members' names in permanent display on 80-20's web site. See
http://www.80-20initi ative.net/members.html .

Any US citizen or P.R. can be a member, using a credit card,
visit http://www.80-20initiative.net/membership.html or
http://www.80-20.info/membership.html.
PERSONAL checks are payable to "80-20 PAC", mailed to:
Jing-Li Yu
80-20 special Assistant
43-34 Union St., Apt. 6-d
Flushing, NY 11355-7042
Write down your E-MAIL address & PHONE no. in the BACK of the
check. Thank you.

- - - - - - GOOD NEWS
(1) 80-20's Boston Chapter was formed on 5/17/03, with more than 25
members including two Life Members. It "interim" officers are:
PRESIDENT: Grace Shieh, VICE PRESIDENT: Chi-Chen Chang,
TREASURER: Tj. Ong-Dahl, & SECRETARY: Andrew Li.

(2) 80-20 has filled 2 of its 3 intern positions. Their names are Denise
Wong of Columbia, Missouri and Ling Bob Hsia of Richmond, VA.
Both are National Merit Scholars and each had a huge amount of
extracurricular activities. They are truly among the best and the
brightest of our youths. 80-20 is privileged to have them.

A Shining Example of Overcoming SARS Hysteria

For Immediate Release May 16, 2003
Contact Persons: Amy Chin (no. deleted)
S. B. Woo (no deleted)

The New York Chinese Cultural Center (NYCCC) and The 80-20
Initiative (80-20) jointly announced today that a potentially
dangerous precedent against all persons of Chinese descent in the US
has been turned into a positive and inspiring precedent.

On May 4, five artists sent by NYCCC to a middle school in Vineland,
NJ were denied the opportunity to perform their contractual duties at
the school owing to fear over SARS. The five have not been to "SARS
affected areas" in the last two years, and the school knew about it in
advance. Should this hysteria over SARS have been allowed to stand
and spread, extreme harm could come to all persons of Chinese
descent in the USA. Fortunately, under the inspiring leadership of
Superintendent Clarence C. Hoover, III and Assistant Superintendent
Mary Adair of the Vineland School District, the bad incident has been
turned into an inspiring and positive precedent of how to overcome
the SARS hysteria.

Dr. Hoover said, "As the Superintendent of the Vineland Public
Schools, I am making a public apology to all of these performers ..."
He also said that the unfortunate incident will be used by the School
District as "a teachable moment." He said, "Over the next several
weeks, we will be working with our schools to heighten public
awareness of SARS and .. to create a climate of understanding."

The artists will be paid for the week as contracted. Their program will
be re-scheduled if not this semester, then the next semester.

Amy Chin, Executive Director of NYCCC, said, "I am happy to report to
our community that this incident has been resolved to our Center's
complete satisfaction. I want to acknowledge the enlightened
leadership of Dr. Hoover and others. I also want to thank The 80-20
Initiative for its support to the Center and the Chinese community
during this episode. In addition, the outpouring of letters and calls
from concerned individuals and organizations from folks across the
country has been very heartwarming for me and all the artists. This
incident has truly strengthened our community in untold ways."

S. B. Woo, President of 80-20 and former Lieutenant Governor of
Delaware said, "It was a pleasure working with leaders like Amy Chin
and Dr. Hoover. 80-20 is glad to see that the school incident in
Vineland has turned into a shining example for the nation in how to
deal with hysteria of SARS scare. I hope our community will keep the
reports on the satisfactory resolution of this incident on hand. If
another incident of SARS hysteria occurs elsewhere in America, send
them the newspaper articles or this press release. Hopefully,
overreacting persons or organizations will quickly realize their
mistakes and make proper amends. However, 80-20 will continue to
be vigilant in protecting our community against SARS hysteria."

Is 80-20 a Front for the Democratic Party?

Hi.

1. Is 80-20 a front for the Democratic Party?

No. 80-20 is non-partisan. Its strategy is to induce
Democratic & Republican Parties to compete in serving our
rightful interests. The party that helps our community the most,
get 80-20's help in the presidential election.

2. Didn't 80-20 endorsed Gore, a Democrat, in the 2000 election?

Yes. It was because the Democratic party had done more for
our community in the preceding 2 years. First, Pres. Clinton had
appointed the historic first APA cabinet member, Norm Mineta.
Second, the Dems. were more supportive of immigration and anti-
hate crime legislations. Both are important to the APA community.
Thirdly, Gore wrote 80-20 to state that he would strongly support
80-20's specific programs designed to win equal opportunity and
equal justice for APAs, should he become the President, but Bush
didn't. Bush sent an indirect letter to 80-20 filled with general
platitudes.

3. Isn't 80-20's President, S. B. Woo a Democrat?

No. S.B. Woo is now registered as an Independent. He has
also announced never to run for an office or accept a federal
government appointment .

4. Why has 80-20 criticized the Republican Party so often?

Not often. Only twice since 2000. Both because the
Republican Party deserved it. The first time was when Senator
Lott reminisced about the good old days of segregation. The
second time was when Congressman Coble said that the
internment of Japanese Americans during WW II was proper. If
80-20 didn't spring to action during those incidents, 80-20 would
be guilty of not doing its job for our community.

5. Has 80-20 ever criticized the Democratic Party?

Yes. In 80-20's e-mail message of 10/2/02, entitled "Senator
Torricelli/ David Chang/ Asia Gate," we stated "John Huang raised
$3,000,000 from our community for the Democratic Party. Result?
Our community got trashed instead of gained political clout."

6. Has 80-20 ever praised the Republican Party?

Yes. In a 11/12/02 e-mail, entitled "Stopping Racist Attacks ­
Unity Is Power," 80-20 stated: "Since the 2000 election, the
Republican Party has served APA interests well in two
particular aspects. First, President Bush has appointed more APAs
to significant federal level positions than President Clinton. Second,
GOP's immediate rejection of its own candidate owing to her racist
attack on an APA candidate was exemplary. The Democratic Party
may have some things to learn from the Republican Party
in these aspects."

7. Why did some APA Republican leaders describe 80-20
as a "front for the Democratic Party?"

If and when 80-20 endorses the Republican presidential nominee,
APA Dem. leaders will describe 80-20 as "a front for the Republican
Party." Such things come with the turf. :-)

8. Is 80-20 trying to distance itself from the Democratic Party
through this e-mail now?

No. 80-20 will continue to pressure both political parties to
respond to our rightful concerns. The response of the Republican
leadership to our concern over Congressman Howard Coble is
unsatisfactory. 80-20 will continue to press for the desired result.
Note that to be effective in politics in America, one must use
"carrots and sticks."

What Has 80-20 Done for Us?

Hi! Will you join 80-20 as a dues paying member, if you can afford
it please? Here is what 80-20 has done for YOU and OUR children.
Please read it. Give 80-20 a fair hearing!

Sincerely,
S. B. Woo
President, 80-20PAC, Inc.

80-20's RECORD OF SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY
(For all details visit: http://www.80-20initiative.net/unity1.html )

A. Effective In Standing Up for Our Community:

1. 10/27/00: 80-20 single-handedly forced the infamous "Daisy TV Ad"
off the air. The ad fanned "yellow peril," and was aired by a
Republican group in the Mid-West region. Time required: 1 day
2. 2/22/02: Induced the second and serious apology from The Seattle
Times regarding Michelle Kwan. Timed required: 8 days
3. 4/17/02: Induced Abercrombie and Fitch to take its new line of 4 T-
shirts, that denigrated the APA community, off the market. Time
required: 3 hours
4. 12/16/02: Induced the Republican Senate Caucus to take a re-vote
on Sen. Lott's leadership position. Time required: 6 hours, although
80-20 probably only functioned as the "last straw" in this matter.

B. Effective in Empowering Our Community Politically

1. 12/27/00: Urged the Bush Administration to appoint an APA
cabinet member. 2 days later, Vice President Cheney approached
Norman Mineta.
2. 6/9/02: Urged the community to display flags on July 4th to help
erase the "foreigners" image. 80-20 spent big $$ to buy ads in
radio, and newspapers in big cities with large APA population to get
the message out. By now, our community's growing tendency to
display flags to identify with America is quite evident.

C. Effective in Protecting Our Community's Political Candidates & Scientists

1. 5/1/02: 80-20 publicized a warning to political candidates who
would mount racist attack on APA candidates, stating that such an
attack would bring 80-20 into the election campaign. Result: 100%
success in the general election of 2002.
2. 2/6/03: Announced a policy to protect APA scientists from trumped
up charges and abusive government investigative techniques that
fail to stand up in court. Such a result will cause 80-20 to join
the victim in suing the government for damages. No such cases have
popped up since.
3. 4/17/03: A policy to stop biased media reports relating to SARS/Spy
from spreading in the mainstream media. Result: too soon to
evaluate.

D. Fighting Harder, When the Pressure Is On -- The Coble Case

This is another area where 80-20 may be uniquely valuable to YOU.
80-20 doesn't just issue press releases to condemn this and
that, and end up meekly walking away when ignored or mocked
by the offending organizations or individuals. 80-20 increases the
pressure & fights on until the job is done. Thus far every case 80-20
has taken up has ended satisfactorily. For the ongoing Coble case, see
details via http://www.80-20initiative.net/coble1.html.

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For decades, our community yearned to have an org. like the 80-20.
Now that the seed has been planted and a small tree has taken hold
bearing a few fruits, your money or time is the water to nurture it
into a big tree.

Basic (1 vote) -- $35
Family (Two names to get 2 votes) -- $50
Life (name permanently display on web site) -- $1000
Using a credit card, go
http://www.80-20initiative.net/membership.html or
http://www.80-20.info/membership.html.
PERSONAL checks are payable to "80-20 PAC", mailed to:
Jing-Li Yu
80-20 special Assistant
43-34 Union St., Apt. 6-d
Flushing, NY 11355--7042
Write down your E-MAIL address & PHONE no. in the BACK of the
check. Thank you.

SARS: Calming News and Caution

1) Facts:
"There are only 39 cases of SARS in the US as of 4/22/03. None
resulted in death. The thing to watch out for? NOT TO OVER-
RREACT," Dr. Anthony Fauci siad yesterday on CNN. He is the
Director of Nat'l Inst. Of Allergy & Infectious Diseases, NIH.

2) Careless Spreading Of Rumor Can Hurt A Lot Of People:
A supporter wrote in: "As you might have heard that there were
unfounded rumors circulating in the Internet about a Chinese
restaurant owner in both Chinatowns of San Francisco and New York
City that died of SARS and consequently the rumor called for people
to stay away from Chinatowns!!

The business in both places have since suffered tremendously. The
NYC's Chinatown has been hardest hit from 9/11 attacks, now this!!

As an influential organization, I thought you should use your mass
mailings to educate and to call attention to fellow citizens the
unwarranted "boycott" of our own communities."

3) Rumors on SARS May Hurt You or Your Own Business:
What a shameful e-mail title: "PLEASE BE CAREFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SARS
IN CHINATOWN,NYC" The person was later really embarrassed
& repentant.

4) "There is nothing to fear, except fear itself." -- F. D. Roosevelt.
I, S. B. Woo, intend to eat in a restaurant in Chinatowns of big
cities, anytime I have a chance.

5) After 80-20's "Vigilance on SARS/spy ..." e-mail, The Asian American
Journalist Association, AAJA, issued:
ADVISORY AND RESOURCES ON MEDIA COVERAGE OF SARS

"SARS or Severe acute respiratory syndrome is a respiratory illness that
has been reported in Asia, North America, and Europe. Because of panic
and in some cases -- backlash directed at Asians or Asian Americans
--journalists reporting on SARS are encouraged to keep up with factual
reporting of cases and events and to exercise prudence in making
references to this illness:

SARS is no longer a "mystery" illness. .... Although SARS was first
reported in some countries in Asia, this illness should never be referred
to as an "Asian disease," in the same way that HIV/AIDS should not be
called a "gay disease," or mad cow disease a "British disease." Some
rumors have spread that Chinese restaurants in Asia and the United
States are potential sources of SARS. Focusing on the facts - symptoms,
risk factors, as well as known or probable cause of SARS will help dispel
these rumors. ....."

80-20 provides a unique service to YOU & YOUR children. Join 80-20
today. http://www.80-20initiative.net/membership.html or
PERSONAL checks payable to "80-20 PAC" and mailed to:
Jing-Li Yu
80-20 special Assistant
43-34 Union St., Apt. 6-d
Flushing, NY 11355--7042

Thank you.

Be Vigilant On Spy/SARS Related Reports

Two recent events require our vigilance. If we are to overcome,
80-20 needs YOUR help.

SARS:
An authority on Asian Am. affairs, Don T. Nakanishi, Director of
Asian American Studies Center, UCLA, e-mailed 80-20 asking: "What is
80-20 doing with SARS?... I think there is a potential for some very
ugly stereotyping, hate crimes, and loss of civil liberties like
unnecessary quarantining."

Alleged Chinese Double Agent:
Katrina Leung a successful business woman in Los Angeles, was
accused and arrested as an Chinese double agent. See Newsweek,
Periscope, 4/21/03 issue. 80-20 takes no stance on her guilt or
innocence. However, 80-20 will try to ensure that the image of our
community is NOT tainted by the possible misdeeds of one or two
individuals.

80-20 TAKING PRO-ACTIVE ACTION
For biased media reports relating to SARS/spy that insinuate
Asians are more subject to SARS or cast doubts on the loyalty on all
Chinese Americans or make similar groundless statements placing our
community's interest in jeopardy, please

(1) tape the broadcast or cut out the article and send it to Jing Li Yu
(address shown below),
(2) relate what you've taped or cut out to 80-20 via sbw@udel.edu ,
(3) call or write to the careless/biased media outlet YOURSELF and
copy 80-20 in, and
(4) 80-20 will follow up on such media reports that are substantiated
by a tape or an article.

Biased reports must be nipped in the bud, although 80-20 believes
that such reports are less likely today. After the W.H. Lee episode,
many APA organizations have worked to raise the conscience of the
mainstream media. Such efforts include 80-20's annual effort via
radio, tv, newspaper ads and mass-emails urging the entire APA
community to display flags on July 4th, and right after 9/11. 80-20
believes that eliminating our "foreigners" and/or disloyal image is
critical to our winning equal opportunity and justice.

Thank you for being vigilant. TOGETHER, we shall overcome.

Please DO YOUR SHARE. Basic (1 vote) -- $35 ; Family (2 names to
get 2 votes) -- $50 ; Life -- $1000 (name on permanent display).

Any US citizen or permanent resident can be a member using a
credit card, go http://www.80-20initiative.net/membership.html or
http://www.80-20.info/membership.html .
PERSONAL checks are payable to "80-20 PAC", mailed to:
Jing-Li Yu
80-20 special Assistant
43-34 Union St., Apt. 6-d
Flushing, NY 11355--7042
Write down your E-MAIL address & PHONE no. in the BACK of the
check. Thank you.

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Prestigious Student Summer Internships Available

Chancellor Chang-Lin Tien Student Internship
for Summer, 2003
In memory of Chancellor Chang-Lin Tien, a key founder of 80-20
and the first Asian Am. to become the president of a major university
(The Univ. of Calif., Berkeley), 80-20 will sponsor up to 3 student
interns in 2003. The stipend is $1000 per month from June 1 to
August 31,2003. Only the best and the brightest who are prepared
to work long and hard for public service need apply.

The Memorial Fund was started by classmates of Chang-Lin Tien, the
Mechanical Engineering Class of 1955, National Taiwan University. 80-
20 is proud to sponsor this Memorial Fund, not so much because of
Tien's high academic achievement but rather his legacy in fighting for
justice and equal opportunity for all Americans. When he was a young
college student in Kentucky, he protested discrimination against blacks
on city buses by walking to school for a year. Unlike some successful
Asian Americans who shy away from our community, Tien was a pillar
of strength for our community. He was not concerned about protecting
his own feathers. He cared about doing the right thing for the Asian
American community and the nation.

ORGANIZE, ORGANIZE & ORGANIZE! That is the key to political
success. Today, tens of young staff are working 14 hours/day and 7
days per week in Iowa and New Hampshire organizing for presidential
candidates. If the Asian Am. community is to have its share of
political clout, we need youths who know how to organize politically
-- cutting their teeth in the real world.

The Interns will be trained intensively for 2 weeks and then let go to
recruit dues-paying members for 80-20 under semi-weekly supervision.
The expectation is for each Intern to recruit sufficient members whose
dues will equal to an intern's stipend. In this manner, the Memorial
fund will be self perpetuating, thereby providing a last memory of
Chancellor Tien. At the same time, the program will provide our
youths with the real world experience of the joy and frustration
of organizing the Asian American community.

To apply visit http://www.80-20initiative.net/intern.html .

"Becoming American" to be Aired Again

"Becoming American � The Chinese Experience" will be aired
AGAIN in the greater Los Angeles area! All 3 parts will be shown
In a 5 hour segment, interspersed with interesting interviews with
well known Chinese Americans who are all 80-20 supporters.
Station: KOCE tv station, one of the two affiliates of the Public
Broadcasting Service (PBS) in LA.

Time: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., this coming Sunday (4/13)

Extra Feature: Interviews by Peter Murphy with
(a) Kenneth Fong, former CEO of Clontech Laboratory, and
Chair of 80-20's Nomination Committee,
(b) Alice Huang, Administrator and Professor, Calif. Institute
of Technology and an 80-20 Life Member, and
(c) S. B. Woo, former Lt. Governor of Delaware and President
of 80-20.

What To Watch For: See how deeply politics have impacted
Chinese immigrants' lives. Major examples include how Gov. Leland
Stanford of CA flip-flopped in his attitude toward the Chinese according
to his own political needs. How the US needed an ally in Asia during
WWII and therefore abolished the "Chinese Exclusion Act." How
President Kennedy's Immigrant Reform Act leveled the entrance field for
Chinese immigrants. How the Civil Rights Act of 1965 opened the
exclusive residential areas to wealthy Chinese immigrants.

Victory(V) -- More Heat on Coble

Subject: More HEAT on Rep. Howard Coble
Congressman Coble backed out of speaking at his own alma
mater's Commencement ceremony that is scheduled for May 10,
partly because some seniors protested against his presence in light
of his remarks on JA internment. See for yourself:
http://www.guilford.edu/newsEvents/index.cfm?ID=600003070

80-20 never stops until a conflict is resolved to 80-20's or our
community's satisfaction, although 80-20 always aims for a win-win
ending if at all possible. Yes! If a person or an organization harms our
community but is willing to make amends, 80-20 loves to making the
repentant former offender a winner. If otherwise, however, 80-20 will
apply unrelenting pressure until the opposition knows never to do it
to our community again. Either way, 80-20 achieves its objective.

In the past, some APA organizations were known to be quick in
mounting a protest, but when ignored by the offending entity would
meekly walk away. While such reactions to perceived affronts were well-
intentioned, their lack of persistence to follow up had unexpected
consequences. Such practice had formed a very negative impression in
the institutional memory of both the Democratic and Republican
parties and the mainstream media. That was one reason why our
community's voice and/or interests were often ignored by those three
important institutions of America.

80-20 provides the political voice that you've always hoped for.
YOU and 80-20 NEED each other. Join 80-20: Basic (1 vote) -- $35;
Family (Two names to get 2 votes) -- $50; Life -- $1000

Any US citizen or permanent resident can be a member using a credit
card, visit http://www.80-20initiative.net/membership.html or
http://www.80-20.info/membership.html.
PERSONAL checks are payable to "80-20 PAC", mailed to:
Jing-Li Yu
80-20 special Assistant
43-34 Union St., Apt. 6-d
Flushing, NY 11355--7042
Write down your E-MAIL address & PHONE no. in the BACK of the check.
Thank you.


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Act When You Still Have Time

YOU and 80-20 NEED each other. Don't believe it? Read on.

21 members of U. S. House of Representatives introduced a
resolution for a boycott of this year's Paris Air Show. Others wanted to
boycott Grey Poupon mustard, Michelin tires, and anything else made
in France . Restaurants replaced French fries on their menus with
"Freedom fries."

All that anger for what? Simply because France refused to support
us in a Security Council resolution on Iraq? Hasn't France been a long-
time ally? Aren't French people also of European origin? Is there any
fear that France will ever wage war against us?

Ponder the above a minute, and ask yourself what will happen if,
God forbid, we go to war against an Asian nation** ?

What kind of reaction will come from politicians then? Much
stronger? Will the number of sponsors be 21 or 210 or 450 at that time?

Think about what will happen to the Asian Americans who have
traded, or visited, or done services for that "enemy nation!" Will they
be examined under a microscope and scrutinized under dire conditions?
Will they be place in internment camps? Read a Washington Post
article about the fears of Arab Americans, not just the Iraqi Ams ***.

Get involved, while there is still time.

The only way you can protect yourselves politically is to form a
powerful political voice that can affect the next election. Politicians
care most about winning the next election. When they sense that WE
could make them win or lose the next election, they will begin to
address our rightful concerns.

80-20 is the only Asian American organization that has the
experience (4 years), the foundation (650,000 on its e-mail list, and an
organization that is open, democratic and transparent) and the legal
status to organize a powerful political voice. Civic organizations that
enjoy tax exempt status are FORBIDDEN to engage in political activities.
80-20 is registered with the Federal Election Commission as a political
action committee, and has the legal rights to help elect or defeat
political candidates.

Join 80-20 now. There is not a day to lose. The election is only 1.5
year away. YOU and 80-20 NEED each other. Reply to this e-mail and
say YES!

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** Yesterday (4/3) the United Nations special envoy to North Korea
said the dispute over that country's nuclear program has the potential
to develop into war. The U.N. Security Council will meet next week to
discuss the North Korean crisis for the first time.
http://famulus.msnbc.com/FamulusIntl/ap04-03-140242.asp?reg=PACRIM

*** "Fear and Anxiety Permeate Arab Enclave Near Detroit ...."
Washington Post, August 4, 2002. "To the outside world, the Arab
Americans in this community are adjusting well .. But inside, said Don
Unis, a US citizen of Lebanese descent, ..'They're scared to death, ..
We still don't have very much of a voice in America.' " Go
http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn/A39673-2002Aug3?language=printer

Becoming American"-- a LESSON for All Asian Ams.

After watching "Becoming American," a supporter e-mailed asking
what "if early Chinese Americans had behaved differently"?
Mr. Wan referred to "Chinese Americans." However, the discussion
is relevant to all Asian Americans. See below.
"Mr. Woo:
... We Chinese Americans must be more politically
astute. We cannot live in our shells, ignoring what
is going on around us.

I have been reading about the history of Chinese
Americans. I am convinced that had early Chinese
Americans behaved differently, history may have been
different. Racial discrimination has many elements,
not only the color of one's skin. ....

Unfortunately, I still see the inward-looking attitude
of present-day Chinese in America. It seems they are
content to live in a China in the US, without trying
to learn the dynamics, people, and politics of this land.
Wai Wan

The following is S. B.'s observation:
A Tale of Two New Immigrant Groups � Irish & Chinese

The Irish and the Chinese came to American in large numbers at about
the same time, around the 1850s. At first, both were blatantly
discriminated and exploited in workplaces.

The Irish used the political process to seek equal opportunity.
That is, they applied their community's money and votes in a bloc to
reward politicians who cared for them, or punish those who didn't.
Soon, the power of the government was used by politicians, who sought
Irish votes, to prosecute discrimination against the Irish. Good jobs
opened to the Irish. They became an equal partner in the making of
the American Dream.

The Chinese, owing to language & cultural barriers, used the court
process instead of politics to fight discrimination. They didn't want to
change their citizenship while they could prior to the Chinese Exclusion
Act, because they didn't knowing the importance of group political
clout for a minority in a democracy. Even after they became eligible for
citizenship they stayed away from politics.

The difference in consequences is painful and heartbreaking. The
Chinese emphasized so much about living for their children. But they
failed to realize that for their own children's sake, they needed to
establish Group Political Clout.

What about this generation of Asian Americans?

Most of us are highly educated and do not have language difficulties.
However, the failure to appreciate the importance of Group
Political Clout to our children's future remains. Consequently, so does
the glass ceiling, except for that in the federal government,
which 80-20 helped to shatter via the 2000 presidential
election.


"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it."
-- George Santayana.

Join 80-20 TODAY.

Learning from Watching Becoming American Pt. I

"With your indulgence, I like to share what I learned from watching
"Becoming American -- I" S.B.

Part I:

People, especially politicians, welcome or reject immigrants
according to their own needs. That's why the Gov. of CA, Leland
Stanford, flip-flopped repeatedly regarding Chinese immigrants. First,
when there was resentment against cheap Chinese labor, he voiced
"yellow peril." When he headed the "Railroad to the East" project, he
employed cheap Chinese railroad workers en masse & honored their
high achievements. When the political wind shifted again, he
voted for the "Chinese Exclusion Act," as a US senator from CA.

"Democracy is the worst form of government until compared with
all others," said Winston Churchill. I agree 100%. Part I, however,
showed an ugly part of democracy. Getting power and votes drove
politicians to advocate the "Chinese Exclusion Act." Ideals and reasons
be damned.

Lesson: All minorities, especially the new immigrants, must find
their own powerful ways to "reward or punish" politicians in order to
balance mass hysteria when it comes, as during the "Chinese Exclusion
Act." Otherwise, our interest will be ignored. To most politicians,
winning the next election is what counts. Past service to America or to a
politician by a group or an individual, personal relations, reasoning, ...,
etc. unfortunately don't count very much.

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Join 80-20 today. Basic (1 vote) -- $35
Family (Two names to get 2 votes) -- $50, Life -- $1000

Any US citizen or permanent resident can be a member using a credit
card, visit http://www.80-20initiative.net/membership.html or
http://www.80-20.info/membership.html.
PERSONAL checks are payable to "80-20 PAC", mailed to:
Jing-Li Yu
80-20 special Assistant
43-34 Union St., Apt. 6-d
Flushing, NY 11355--7042
Write down your E-MAIL address & PHONE no. in the BACK of the check.
Thank you. Do it TODAY.