In October 1973. she discovered that she was being "treated" for alcoholism and not for her heart condition. as she was led to believe. when she accidentally saw her medical chart at a clinic. She protested to the chief doctor. who confirmed that she was coming to the clinic because she was an "alcoholic." The doctor stated that she has been reported being drunk on several occasions. even though Ida Nudel does not drink. On June 1. 1978. after 7 years of harassment and interrogations since first applying to emigrate to Israel to live with her sister. Ida Nudel placed a banner outside her apartment window which read "KGB. Give Me A Visa To Israel." For this display. she was charged with and convicted of "malicious hooliganism" and sentenced to 4 years of internal exile. Now it is time once again for us to do what we can to help this brave person who has done so much to help others. We must renew our appeal to the Soviet Govemnment that she be given clemency and allowed to emigrate to Israel. We must remind the Soviets that human freedom and dignity is for everyone and that we will. if necessary. fight that battle person by person until it is won for all. In doing so it is not one system triumphing over another. but man triumphing over the worst that is himself.
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