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Posted 01/25 |

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Blessings to you, Rosemarie. Thanks for going to all the trouble of reliving the horror...to stimulate thought, help others to self-educate...and act. Yes, I have a suggestion, as per your request. I recommend giving up on what you refer to as “the system.” As we all know, it was never intended to work in the way that we would like, that it “should.” So..."fixing it” is kind of...out of the question. An alternative would be to see what happens when, attitudinally, one uses that “rejection” of the system as a point of departure for discussion in-person with others...one on one. See what ideas, if any, come from that...for starters. Another approach would be to rent the movie “The Edukators” (an Austrian/German product)...and see if what’s put forth there is positive food for thought. Best in solidarity, Ricardo http://www.oxtogrind.org. P.S. Forgive me if I don’t go back and forth too much on this one.

Posted by Richard Oxman from Los Gatos, CA on 01/25 at 11:44 AM

Richy, thanks for your comment. Your ideas are important to me. Of course, I agree with you about giving up on the system. I don’t really think that it is fixable. Unfortunately, I have no other option at the moment. I have been destroyed financially by this accident-waiting-to-happen. I can’t even rent the movie you suggest. I have no way of playing it. If I don’t get a little bit of justice, I could wind up losing my home. The thought of living under a bridge is a big motivator in carrying on this fight. I know that you have more important issues in your life but I hope to hear more from you.

Posted by rosemarie from on 01/25 at 01:19 PM

Thanks, Amelopsis. This long struggle has challenged my faith in humanity. One of the most difficult parts of this ordeal has been having to accept the fact that behind every harmful decision was a fellow human being. Press Action readers and MZ’ers are a very special group and maybe will restore my faith in the goodness of humanity.

Posted by rosemarie from on 01/25 at 09:43 PM

Going to light a special candle for you tonight, Rosemarie, and will be sending very special wishes your way. Loving best, RicardOx

Posted by Richard Oxman from Los Gatos, CA on 01/25 at 11:26 PM

Richy...hugs to you and your family.

Posted by rosemarie from on 01/26 at 12:16 PM

That you have consistently stood up to promote justice for others around the world during this fiasco is a wonder. You are a wonder. I wish you the best.

I have had my own---smaller---run-in with a corrupt legal system (in California). It does seem hopeless. But it has also become the American way: being a belligerant, violence-obsessed empire means never having to say your sorry.

Posted by Keir from The Hague on 01/26 at 01:52 PM

Keir...I agree totally with what you say. At times I feel guilty fighting this battle for justice when I think about the starving children in the world, war and peace, DU, white phosphorus, etc. But there is something so fundamentally wrong when justice is denied to anyone. It diminishes not only the quality of life but life itself.

Posted by rosemarie from on 01/26 at 02:48 PM

Rosemarie, NEVER feel guilty when seeking justice. Remember that you did not pick this particular fight, it was visited upon you and your only other choice is to accept the injustice on offer.
You’re doing the right thing; no question.

Posted by Amelopsis from Canada on 01/27 at 08:47 PM