W. Thomas
2718 11th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-462-0757

D.C. Pretrial Services Agency March 13, 1994
Notification Section
500 Indiana Avenue NW
Washington D.C. 20001

RE: ESYEDEDEEA AESFYZA

To whom it may concern:

I would like to rectify a mistake.

On two separate occasions last fall Mr. Esyededeea Aesfyza was arrested for painting Swastikas, and what look like Nazi SS symbols, on hundreds of objects around D.C. Consequently, he was twice charged with destruction of property in D.C. Superior Court. On each occasion I agreed to allow Mr. Aesfyza to use my address to receive correspondence from the Court. Each time he was released by the Court in his own recognizance.

As a First Amendment absolutist I must support Mr. Aesfyza's right to promote any symbol he chooses. However, as a proponent of Truth, Justice, Freedom and Equality, I cannot support deceit, bigotry or disrespect.

Last fall I had no personal reason to question Mr. Aesfyza's truthfulness or integrity. I gave him the benefit of the doubt. Unfortunately, observation of his behavior since then has forced me to conclude Mr. Aesfyza is a condemnatory fanatic with little or no regard for people * beyond manipulating them * or for basic human dignity in general.

First, Mr. Aesfyza has spoken untruthfully. For example, when initially asked whether he was the ,mysterious Swastika artist, Mr. Aesfyza denied it. He now freely admits to that artistry. Although Mr. Aesfyza now argues that he never denied to me that he was painting Swastikas, I have a clear recollection that he made the statement. However, Mr. Aesfyza admits that, on a separate occasion, he did lie to my wife about his artistic endeavors.

Second, it seems to me that Mr. Aesfyza's actions reflect a discriminatory animus. He believes it is very important for the world to realize that the Swastika did not originate as the symbol of the Nazi Party and that it is actually the "Euro-Pagan" symbol. Mr. Aesfyza denies being "anti-Semitic," yet he has made numerous statements indicating to me that he clearly does not like "Jews," who, he believes, have participated in a conspiracy which destroyed "European civilization."

Coupling Mr. Aesfyza's Euro-centric perspective, with his specific and repeated references to Jews, and his apparent willingness to summon force for the purpose of bending others to his will, it is very difficult for me to distinguish any difference between what Mr. Aesfyza calls a "Euro-Pagan' and what I understand to be a 'Nazi."

I don't doubt that Mr. Aesfyza, who calls himself "Zeus,' and is fond of saying, "God is Zeus and Zeus is God," is well intentioned. Surely there are people who would argue that Hitler was well intentioned too, in my opinion, however, Hitler was terribly misguided

In a telephone conversation to the 727-2800 number I was informed that Pretrial Services could not terminate the present arrangement until Pretrial Service letters sent to this address were returned.

On March 11th I received two letters from Pretrial Services addressed to Mr. Aesfyza. See, enclosed letter. On March 11th I also notified Mr. Aesfyza that I had received the two letters, to contact Pretrial Services at 727-2800, and of my intention to write this letter. On March 14th I gave him the second of the two letters.

In my considered opinion Mr. Aesfyza has acted deceitfully, with bigotry, gross disrespect, and that it is a mistake for me to lend his behavior any further support.

I trust you will consider that my obligations, both to Mr. Aesfyza and to your Service, have been fulfilled.

Therefore, I hereby rescind any agreement to facilitate Mr. Aesfyza's communication with the D.C. Superior Court, or anybody else.

Sincerely,

Thomas