Gale A., upon her word as a Judaic-Christian and under penalties of perjury, moves that the court does not hold her in contempt nor compel her to obey court customs that are against her religion, and that in so doing is not prejudicial against her. She states that:

1. She has been charged of Harassment by Telephone 720 ILCS 135/1-1, in the Circuit Court of Cook Count at Br. 44, 3150 W. Flournoy, on October 28, 1999.
2. She has under the Constitution of the United States of America, 1st Amendment, the right to freedom of religion and the free practice thereof.
3. According to Illinois Civil Practice 11.30, "Distinctions as to the form of the oath are not critical."
4. It is against her religion to take oaths, swear and/or affirm, which is the same as swearing. "But I say to you never swear...", St. Matthew, 5:34. "But let your words be yes, yes, and no, no; for anything which adds to these is a deception." St. Matthew, 5:37.
5. She agrees to testify upon her word as a Judaic-Christian and under penalties of perjury.

It is against her religion to stand before other men and women according to the 10 Commandments, of which one is to have no false gods before the Lord.

She is not prejudicial about not standing before men and women or state sponsored functions and/or customs: she does not stand at ballgames, concerts, and other such venues. She only rises in custom at a church, temple or other house of worship.

She has been removed several times from some courts while being present as a member of the general public for refusing to rise at an "All Rise" command and has challenged this with judicial complaint boards.

She agrees to show other signs of respect to the court that do not conflict with her religious convictions.

6. Affiant has hand-delivered a copy of this affidavit in support of motion to the Illinois Attorney General's office at 100 W. Randolph in Chicago.
7. Signed: ______________________