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VOL. 1/ISSUE 33 FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2013 35 cents PENDING PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID AT FT PIERCE, FL Photo courtesy of Michael Roberts Michael Roberts heads up the Road to Victory Military Museum in Stuart. Road to Victory Military Museum looking to pitch its tent at Martin County AirportStuarts Road to Victory Military Museum wants to head down the road. We just need more space, Michael Roberts, founder and chairman, said. We need to move the building we have; its a World War II building. The museum is on a half acre at 319 Stypmann Ave. It has about 1,500 to 2,000 displays, including everything from World War II era cigarette packs to working and non-working vehicles. Roberts said the museum is particularly at the Martin County Airport, 2011 S.E. Airport Rd., Stuart. Airport manager George Stokus said its an exciting prospect. I would love to highlight our history in World War II and some of the aircraft that were here, he said. Stokus said the idea has a good ally, a former Martin County vetmissioner, John Haddox. Its something that Commission er Haddox expressed an interest in for increasing the awareness of the history of Witham Field and the military presence that was on part of the Road to Victory museum plan. The Martin County Airport was born in patriotism and raised by the military. As America cranked owners gave property to Martin County to build an airport to help MacArthur Field. 900-acre airport to the federal government, which used it as a Navy aviation training center. In addition to giving the county $800,000, the Navy put down $10 million to build and operate the training airport. The county got to die during the war was a fellow named Paul Homer Witham. He went by Homer. MacArthur Field was renamed to honor the local boy, thus Witham Field at the Martin County Airport today. He still has family living in Palm City. At least two of the buildings at the Martin airport are ones the Navy built. Roberts said there are more World War II vintage buildings around the area, because of Patrick McCallisterFOR VETERAN email@example.com MUSEUM page 3 Providing weekly news, information and updates for veterans and their families. Call today to subscribe (772) 204-2409 or go to www.VeteranVoiceWeekly.com 4160
2 JUNE 21, 2013 VETERAN VOICE THE VOICE OF EXPERIENCE County Veterans Service OfficersSt. Lucie County, Donna Carlsen Phone: (772) 337-5670 Fax: (772) 337-5678 email@example.com J. Conrad Building(formerly the Walton Road Annex Bldg.) 1664 S.E. Walton Road, Suite 205 Port St. Lucie, FL 34952 By appointmentMon., Tues, Thurs, Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pmWed 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. St. Lucie County Community Services Bldg.(Corner of Avenue D and 7th Street) 437 N. Seventh St., Fort Pierce, FL 34950 Walk-ins Mon. and Fri. 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Brevard Veterans Services Office2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Bldg. B, Suite 102, Viera, FL 32940 Office: (321) 633-2012 Fax: (321) 637-5432 Mon., Tues. and Thurs., 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Wed. and Fri, 8 a.m.-noon Manager: Glenn McGuffieIndian River CountyJoel Herman Vero Beach 2525 St. Lucie Ave., Vero Beach, FL 32960 Ph: (772) 226-1499 Fax: (772) 770-5038Sebastian Square 11602 U.S. 1, Sebastian, FL 32958 Ph: (772) 589-6597 Fax: (772) 581-4988Martin CountyTony Reese, Veterans Service Office Supervisor Nick Ciotti, Veterans Service Officer (772) 288-5448Veterans Services OfficeMartin County Community Services 435 S.E. Flagler Ave., Stuart, FL 34994 Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.VA Life Insurance Ctr., Phil., PA 1-800-669-8477 VA Regional Office 1-800-827-1000 VA Medical Ctr, W. Palm Beach 1-800-972-8262 Pharmacy, VA Medical Center 1-800-317-8387 Military Retired Pay Activities, Cleveland, OH (Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force ONLY) 1-800-321-1080 Military Retired Pay Activities, Topeka, KS (Coast Guard ONLY) 1-800-772-8724 Survivor Benefits (SBP), Denver, CO 1-800-435-3396 Stuart VA Clinic (772) 288-0304 Okeechobee CountyVeterans Services office (863) 763-6441, Ext 5. Fax: (863) 763-0118.Orlando VA Medical Cente5201 Raymond St., Orlando, FL 32803 (407) 629-1599 or (800) 922-7521Telephone Care(407) 599-1404 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon. Fri. (800) 645-6895 8 a.m. 4 p.m. Mon Fri (321) 637-3625 Viera patients8 a.m. 4 p.m. Mon. Fri. (877) 741-3400 Weekends, holidays, evenings and nightsWest Palm Beach Department of Veterans Affair s Medical Center7305 North Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33410 (561) 422-8262 or (800) 972-8262 Telephone Care(561) 422-6838 (866) 383-9036 Open 24 hours 7 daysViera VA Outpatient Clinic2900 Veterans Way, Viera, FL 32940 Phone: (321) 637-3788 1 (877) 878-8387 Mon. Fri. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.St Lucie County PTSD Clinical Team (PCT) Outpatient Program 126 S.W. Chamber Court, Port St Lucie, FL 34986 Phone: (772) 878-7876Fort Pierce Community Based Outpatient Clinic727 North U.S. 1, Fort Pierce, FL 34950 Phone: (772) 595-5150 Fax: (772) 595-6560St Lucie Community Based Outpatient Clinic128 S.W. Chamber Court, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986 Phone: (772) 344-9288Stuart Community Based Outpatient Clinic 3501 S E Willoughby Boulevard, Stuart, FL 34997 Phone: (772) 288-0304 Fax: (772) 288-1371Vero Beach Community Based Outpatient Clinic372 17th St., Vero Beach, FL 32960 Phone: (772) 299-4623 Fax: (772) 299-4632IMPORTANT N UMBERS ... Veteran Voice is a weekly publication designed to provide information to and about veterans to veterans and to the broader community. Veterans are an integral part of their Florida communities, which currently have individual organizations of their own, such as the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion, the Vietnam Veterans of America and many other groups with a narrow focus, but no convenient way to connect to a wider population of veterans and to the community in general within a limited geographic area, their community. 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VETERAN VOICE THE VOICE OF EXPERIENCE JUNE 21, 2013 3 Jonathan Dickinson State Park in Hobe Sound. Well, actually not because of the park, but something that used to be at the same location. It was a World War II military base, Camp Murphy, Roberts said. The Armys Southern Signal Corps operated a top-secret radar training facility there, according to the Florida Historical Society. It was named after Col. William Murphy, an electronics pioneer. ment in addition to training. The Army put about 1,000 buildings at Camp Murphy, and Roberts said many were moved elsewhere after the war. Thats how the museum got its building. That building was moved right after the war, he said. For years it was a Legion, used by the American Legion. When the Legion moved out, we applied to the (City of Stuart) and the city let us use the building. Roberts wants to move that building to the Martin airport and get ready to save, salvage and display more local war history. of land, so if World War II buildings become available we can take Photo courtesy of Michael Roberts See MUSEUM page 4 MUSEUM from page 1 Indian River Colony Club Indian River Colony Club Indian River Colony Club offers a unique and intimate setting for your event within our newly renovated Colony Hall. This venue features top quality dining, a chapel, a private bridal room, state of the art lighting and sound system, elaborate chandeliers, dance oor and much more! Call today for a tour! Robbie: 321-255-6050www.IndianRiverColonyClub.comI n dian Riv e r C o l ony Club 1936 F r eed o m D riv e V i e ra ( M e l bourn e), FL 32940(321) 255-6050Planning a Wedding, Bar Mitzvah or other large event? Bring your party or corporate meeting to Colony Hall! Seats up to 300 guests. Colony Hall 4227
4 JUNE 21, 2013 VETERAN VOICE THE VOICE OF EXPERIENCE them, he said. Roberts said that hed like to approach owners of some of the Camp Murphy buildings hes aware of with an offer. Hey, instead of tearing that building down, let us move it and salvage it, he said. Of course all this takes a couple things, neither of which come My biggest concern would be raising money, Roberts said. He estimated that moving the museum to the airport, or other location, could run into the tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars. The museum doesnt charge admission; it requests donations. Some have the means and inspiration to be more generous than others. We have about $1,500, Roberts said. The other thing the museum would need to move to the airport is regulatory approval and public hearings. Stokus said the Federal Aviation Administration would have to approve the museums site plan, as would the Martin County Commission after public hearings. Roberts said any move is likely years off. In the meantime, Roberts said the museum is looking to add cover at its current location to display some of its World War II vehicles. Folks have a chance to help raise money for that on Saturday, June 29. Lotus Gun Works, 3558 N.W. Federal Highway in Jensen Beach, is hosting Guns & Girls, a fundraiser for the museum. Thatll be displays from the museum. The museum uses more than 100 volunteer hours a month and is always looking for folks to help out with all sorts of projects. For information about the museum and volunteering, visit roadtovictorymilitarymuseum.org, or e-mail email@example.com. Theodore Wilson Publisher Steve Erlanger Partner Phil Galdys Tammy Raits Managing Editor Andrew McIntyre Debbi Denning Kelly Delprete Patrick McCallister Nicole Rodriguez Shelley Koppel Mitch Kloorfain Eric Macon Graphic Designer Donna Marinak SUBSCRIBE TODAY (772) 204-2409 or contact us by email at: email@example.com Voice is a newspaper for veterans, e Voice of Experience MUSEUM from page 3National Guard hurricane prep hit by sequestration storm Therere big storms brewing in the Atlantic conditions favor a lot of hurricanes this year. But theres also a big storm in Wash ington D.C. thats affecting the Florida National Guards ability to prepare for tropical cyclones. There may be a delay in get ting the right people to the right places when the time comes, but well be there, Ron Tittle, public Were going to be there. (Federal budget sequestration) just creates a hardship in trying to prepare. About 1,000 of the Guards 2,000 military technicians, es sentially its full-time workers, will have to take off every Monday from July to September. Thats because of the federal budget sequestration. The work reduction will affect readiness. It does slow down our process, Tittle said. Weve got around 6,000 pieces of equipment coming back from combat and need to be repaired. When military technicians are furloughed, theyre not able to prepare equipment that might be needed during a state disaster. Forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predict a busier than average season with 18 named tropical storms and nine hurri canes, four of them major. Major ry 3 or above. Natural disaster experts point out that whether the predictions are for active or dull, hurricane seasons require the same preparation. Hurricane Andrew struck Florida in August 1992. This year, August is during the Na tional Guards forced furloughs. Andrew was only the fourth cy Photo by Master Sgt. Thomas Kielbasa See GUARD page 5 Patrick McCallisterFOR VETERAN firstname.lastname@example.com
VETERAN VOICE THE VOICE OF EXPERIENCE JUNE 21, 2013 5 named. That dull hurricane season got exciting fast for Florida. Andrew was, at the time, the costliest storm to ever hit the United States. The storm did in the U.S. alone. Katrina took the title from Andrew in 2005, causing more than $100 billion ities associated with Andrew. Of those, 15 were directly attributed to the storm, and another 29 to conditions created by the storms aftermath. In general more people die after hurricanes then during them. Then-Gov. Lawton Chiles acti vated National Guard units to go into the South Florida areas hit hard by Andrew. The governor is able to activate the National Guard to disaster areas to help reduce the number of injuries and fatalities by doing tasks ranging from maintaining order and clearing debris to distribut ing food and water. Of course, the Guard has to prepare for the moment its activated. When the governor signs an executive order activating the Guard to disaster areas, the Photo by Master Sgt. Thomas Kielbasa Photo by Master Sgt. Thomas Kielbasa See GUARD page 8 GUARD from page 4 You Do Not Have To Be Alone! Sunshine State SENIOR SERVICES INC.Serving Palm Beach. Martin & St. Lucie Counties Since 1998 772-219-01924218Licensed, Bonded & Insured FL State Lic.# HCS227642 FREE IN HOME CONSULTATION ASK ABOUT OUR! VETERANS DISCOUNTS! We treat you like family! Quality Home Care at an Affordable Rate Pharmacy Visiting Family and Friends Social outings and gatherings and more Our Caregivers
6 JUNE 21, 2013 VETERAN VOICE THE VOICE OF EXPERIENCE Photo courtesy of Deanna Wetherell online. Young singer, songwriter gives voice to military kidsPALM CITY Fifteen-year-old Cassidy Diana Wetherell is an old soul. The singer/songwriter and self-described Army brat gives voice in song to the children of soldiers, children who often pay a heavy price for a parents service. Her song, The Call, is about her father, who came home from war, and her friends father, Sgt. Casey Roberts, who was killed in Afghanistan. My closest friends are military brats, she said. This is my way of getting them recognized, all the story of military kids. Cassidys father, David, served as a detachment sergeant, United States Army Special Operations Command. He retired in 2009, but when she was younger, he was often deployed for long pe riods. Cassidy and her mother, Deanna, spoke about how that led to Cassidys songwriting. When he was deployed, I took my kids (Cassidy and younger sister Lorelei) to my parents in North Carolina. I said my kids were raised in car seats. As mili tary people, we moved every two years. For Cassidy, that meant listen ing to music and singing during the long drives. While she played the drums in school, only a few friends knew about the singing. When she was in sixth grade, they pressured her to enter the Treasure Coasts Got Talent competition. She won for her age category. Thats when I began to think that what I wanted to pursue in Shelley KoppelSTAFF WRITERskoppel@YourVoiceW eekly.comSee SINGER page 7 of Traditional Old Fashion Haircuts 772-600-5094 4209 1060 SW Martin Downs Blvd. Palm City $200OFFAny Service EXP 6/28/13 treasuring life Licensed since 1982 13 Treasure Coast HospiceTreasure Coast Hospice will be giving special recognition to all who have served in our armed forces.tchospice.org/flightHono Flight One Last Mission Monday, June 24, 2013 Thomas Counseling Center 5000 Dunn Rd., Fort Pierce Choose between two showings: 2 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. We are handicap accessibleAdmission is free, but space is limited. Reserve your seat now at tchospice.org/ight or contact: Mayce DelValle (772) 403-1758 You are invited to a community screening of the movie, Honor Flight, One Last Mission 4244
VETERAN VOICE THE VOICE OF EXPERIENCE JUNE 21, 2013 7 life is music, she said. Cassidy began writing songs and singing more often. When she was 12, she wrote The Call. My dad had a dream, he was going to get called back to war, ployed. I got out my pencil like I did for all my other songs. In 2012, Cassidy entered the Martin County BBQ Fest talent show and place in the top three in the adult division, although she was only 13. One of the judg es came up to them and wanted to hear more. That judge, Bobbi Richardson of IT Girl Promotions, came to the Wetherell home. Cassidy started to sing The Call and Bobbi called Michael Allman, Gregg Allmans son, Deanna said. She said. This is a hit song and weve got to get it rolling. Cassidy performed the song in Boca Raton during Michael All time she performed it on a big stage and the crowd loved it. Richardson brought the Wetherell family to Nashville, where Cassidy performed at the Bluebird Caf and Commodore Lounge and on The Billy Block Show Live. She also got to record with the Trace Adkins Band. All of it was a part of developing her craft and learning about the music business. Now, the young singer/songwriter is getting ready to enter Martin County High School. She was accepted into the prestigious OPUS choral program there and will continue with it as she also continues to write and perform. She was recently accepted to compete in Okeechobee Idol on June 29. Cassidy has entered The Call in the Texaco County Songwriting Contest and readers can vote for her entry. She hopes a lot of military people will listen to it as those are the people for whom she sings. Her heart is for performing for veterans and their families, Deanna Wetherell said. Thats what she loves to do. Cassidy echoes the thought. Those are the people who made me what I am today, she said. The Call got me to Nashville and made me pursue music. These vets mean so much to me. I can go to any base and relate to them, having my dad gone two years at a time. Cassidy hopes to make it in the music business, but that is only one part of her mission. My main goal is that there are not very good role models for young people to follow, she said. I want to be that role model, someone little girls can look up to and say, She doesnt walk around on stage half-naked. You dont have to be something youre not to be something in life. Its not surprising that her parents are very proud of their daughter. Her father and I are very proud of the stand shes taken by being herself and being original and not conforming to the latest fad. Its very scary. You hear horror stories, but we know Cassidy is a leader, not a follower. Were the type of family where the war has separated our family enough. Were not going to let the music business do it. If she goes, we all go. If they want her, they get us. We can live with (the music business) or without it. Were God-fearing people from the South. We believe God has a purpose and a plan. I believe shes predestined to do this. We havent sought it. For more information about Cas sidy Wetherell, visit her website, www.cassidydiana.com To vote for her song, The Call in the Texaco County Songwriting Contest, go to the website, www. countryshowdown.com. Go to Songwriting Contest and the list of contestants. Next to the songs ti tle will be a vote button. Click vote and follow the instructions. Find Cassidy on Facebook at Cassidy Diana Fan page. You can see her perform on You Tube at Cassidy Diana.Cassidys father, David, served as a detachment sergeant, United States Army Special Operations Command. He retired in 2009, but when she was younger, he was often deployed for long periods. Cassidy and her mother, Deanna, spoke about how that led to Cassidys songwriting. 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8 JUNE 21, 2013 VETERAN VOICE THE VOICE OF EXPERIENCE members go from getting feder al to state paychecks. In other words, furloughs would end for the activated military technicians. But what is this storm in Wash ington, D.C., called budget se questration? Back in 2011, Congress passed and the president signed the Budget Control Act, which creat ed sequestration to begin at the dawn of 2013. The Joint Select Committee on super committee, formed to work out a deal for Congress to raise the federal governments debt ceiling to avoid sovereign de fault on previously-appropriated spending. The committee hatched the idea of giving Congress and the president a frightening pros pect if they couldnt agree on increases sequestration, automatic across-the-board spending cuts over 10 years accompanied by expiring tax reductions. An important component to sequestration was tying the executive branchs hands from tailoring the automatic cuts to minimize their effects. That was Many believed the prospect the nation into recession would force Congress and the president to work toward more agreeable solutions. While some compromises have happened in the last two years, Congress and the president still havent reached the much-discussed grand bargain to end sequestration. Tittle said whether the state faces a disaster or not this hurricane season, for the about 1,000 Guard members ones going to day after furloughs begin. Theyre losing 20 percent of their pay based on that scenario, he said. The Florida National Guard, which includes Army and Air Force unites, has about 12,000 members. GUARD from page 5 The Brennity hosting day of events for veterans in July Every Day is Veterans Day Friday, July 26 10 a.m. 1 p.m. The Brennity at Melbourne The keynote speaker is Norris Burkes, nationally syndicated columnist and author. Often using humor to make a serious point, columnist Norris Burkes shares stories of his experienc es as a pastor and Air National Guard chaplain. Tentative schedule: 10 a.m. Event begins, at tendees mingle 10-10:30 a.m. VITAS music therapist to play patriotic music in background 10:30 a.m. Bugler and Color Guard from Patrick Air Force Base to open the program 10:35 a.m. Opening com ments: brief overview of local vet eran organizations in attendance and what they offer; announce Aug. 16 military chaplain and keynote speaker Noon Door prizes/sponsors at microphone 12:15 p.m. Bagpiper and drummer play patriotic medley 12:30-1 p.m. Food and beverages served on trays circulating to attendees by volunteers 1 p.m. Bugler closes pro gram Door prizes Music Information Refreshments For more information, call One Senior Place (321) 751-6771 Hospice Referrals: 1.800.93.VI TAS Hospice Information: 1-(800) 723-3233 Please join us for a memorable afternoon to honor our United States veterans. Presented by: Americas SBDC Florida, The Brennity at Mel bourne, VITAS, One Senior Place, Florida Today and Space Coast Honor Flight. FOR VETERAN VOICE 4246 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 9AM TO 5PM Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum 6600 Tico Road, Titusville, FL 32780 Special Event Venues Available $1.00 OFF ADMISSION WITH THIS AD 3 Display Hangars Over 30 Aircraft Memorabilia Free Guided Tours Gift Shop C-47 Plane Rides Canteen $1.00 OFF Admission Cannot be combined with other offers. This coupon is not redeemable for cashWITH THIS AD4159
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VETERAN VOICE THE VOICE OF EXPERIENCE JUNE 21, 2013 11Wheelchair games on the horizonDates: July 13 July 18, 2013 Host Medical Center: James A. Haley Veterans Hospital Tam pa, Florida Host PVA Chapter: Florida Gulf Coastorg Greetings from Tampa Bay! It is our distinct honor to host the 33rd National Veterans Wheelchair Games. We are looking forward to sharing our piece of the Sunshine State with athletes, coaches, volunteers and staff. The Tampa Bay Convention Center is a world-class 600,000 square foot event space located along the beautiful Riverwalk in the heart of Tampa and will serve as the main hub for Games activities. Within close proximity, youll Channelside District that offers unparalleled dining, shopping, and an IMAX theater. Cultural activities include the Florida Aquarium, the SS American Victory a World War II museum ship, and Ybor City, one of Tampas most famous historic neighborhoods known for enticing cuisine, shops, art galleries and museums. With an average of 361 days of sunshine each year, our area ofsunsets and nature settings in Florida. There are more than 200 beautiful parks and breathtaking beaches, sure to delight the whole family. Several ADA accessible state parks are nearby. Caladesi Island was voted the No. 1 Beach in America in 2008 by Dr. Beach, and offers 3 miles of unspoiled paradise a magical place for swimming, picnics, snorkeling and fun! Hillsborough River State Park, offers an ADA-accessible swim and kayaking. Fort De Soto named Americas Top Beach for 2009, offers nearly three miles of beautiful white sandy beach, a seven mile paved multipurpose and a 2,200 foot barrier-free self-guided interpretive nature trail. Adventure and excitement abound for all ages, with a num ber of attractions and theme parks, including Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Adventure Island and Lowry Park Zoo. 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ok are Angie and Brian a couple??also this may have been mentioned somewhere, what happened with Jen and Ryan?
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Definitions of ease
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n. - Freedom from anything that pains or troubles; as: (a) Relief from labor or effort; rest; quiet; relaxation; as, ease of body. 2
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Today is June 3rd, and there are 766 days left to my release date of July 9th, 2014. I've served 823 days, and with my good time credit, I've got 1,058 days behind me on this 1,825-day (5-year) sentence.
I can, and will, put in my treaty transfer application to the US Department of Justice on April 6th, 2013, two years to the day from my rejection by the DOJ of my original transfer application back to Canada (see blog written about it here and the Canadian Press story here). You must wait two years to re-apply. It will take two months for the DOJ to approve or reject it, then, if approved, it will be forwarded to Canada's Minister of Public Safety, Vic Toews, for Canadian government approval.
Using the guidelines of both governments, I qualify under every criteria for transfer back to my home country, but that didn't stop the DOJ from rejecting me last time. If approved by the DOJ in June 2013, then approved by the Canadian government over the summer of 2013, I should be returned to Canada by October-December 2013. If I arrive in Canada after August 2013, I qualify for immediate statutory release (2/3 of sentence completed, Canadian automatic parole rules).
I'm hoping my American supporters can and will appeal to their US Congressional Representatives in getting a letter-of-endorsement for my transfer back to Canada, that will be submitted to the Department of Justice by next April. I'm also hoping my former prosecutor/District Attorney John McKay, presumptive Washington Congressman Roger Goodman, and various state representatives and other Congressional Reps will also endorse my transfer back to Canada. At the Canadian end of things, I'm counting on no fewer than 20 Members of the Canadian Parliament and additional elected representatives from across Canada to support my Canadian application for transfer (we had 23 current and former political representatives from every level of government in Canada endorse my application last time – see the story and the official letter here).
If you are Canadian, please ask your Member of Parliament to write a letter of endorsement of my transfer. Ask for a reply in writing, then forward the reply to Jodie so she may contact them. Once I am released in Canada, I would be on parole until March 2015. If I serve my time in the US (that is, if I get refused transfer), I'm out of here and deported back to Canada in July 2014, without any Canadian parole conditions.
In the meantime, I am keeping busy in the blazing sunny weather that is virtually permanent here in Mississippi. All days are blue skies 90 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit (32 to 38 Celsius) in May and June, and I stay in the shade each afternoon and practice my new material I have to learn by our next concert on July 7th.
My band, Yazoo, played its sixth concert outside on the evening of May 26th, a 100-minute set of the following 15 songs:
1) Don's Jam in E Major
2) Back in Black (AC/DC)
3) Blue on Black (K.W. Shepherd)
4) White Room (Cream)
5) Sharp Dressed Man (ZZ Top)
6) Red House (Jimi Hendrix)
7) Black Magic Woman/Gypsy Queen (Santana)
8) Sweet Home Alabama (Lynyrd Skynyrd)
9) Come Together (Beatles)
10) Sunshine of Your Love (Cream)
11) Pride and Joy (Stevie Ray Vaughan)
12) Jumping Jack Flash (Rolling Stones)
13) Crazy Train (Ozzy Osborne)
14) Whole Lotta Love (Led Zeppelin)
15) Voodoo Child (Jimi Hendrix)
It started off with challenges. Don broke his B string at the outset of his solo on Back in Black, but when you break a guitar string in the middle of a number you continue on as best as you can. He quickly replaced that string after that song. Then the vocal mic went dead at a key moment in White Room. Each of us made a few flubs, but nothing egregious, and the last ten songs went really well over-all. Flies kept landing on my nose and even walking around my lips while I played, but I did not lose my place while playing, maddening as it was on three or four occasions. I have been playing bass guitar for a bit over a year now, having never played any instrument in my life prior to May of last year, and my skills and learning curve continue to advance.
Our next concert, either on July 4th or July 6th, will feature the following set list:
1) Hey Joe (Jimi Hendrix)
2) Pride and Joy
3) Sweet Home Alabama
4) Plush (Stone Temple Pilots)
5) Back in Black
6) Heartbreaker/Living Loving Maid (Led Zeppelin)
7) Crazy Train
8) Star Spangled Banner (Jimi Hendrix, solo by Terry)
9) Little Wing (Stevie Ray Vaughan version)
10) Blue on Black
11) Sharp Dressed Man
12) Black Magic Woman/Gypsy Queen
13) White Room
14) Come Together
15) Jumping Jack Flash
16) Enter Sandman (Metallica)
17) Whole Lotta Love
In the next five weeks I have to learn Heartbreaker/Living Loving Maid, Enter Sandman, and Plush. This week I've been working on Heartbreaker, and should be ready for our first studio run-through on Monday. Our Yazoo band poster by Gary Wintle, the fantastic artist who created the FREE MARC logo and did many years of great work for Cannabis Culture magazine, should be ready soon and seen on my Facebook page.
The prison warden stopped me from receiving the April 27th and April 29th editions of the daily newspaper The Province that I was in (see coverage and the pages here), claiming that allowing them in would threaten the safety of the institution. These are the ones that had columnist Jon Ferry visiting me, the first with a full-page article and a section on the cover, and the second with a full-page photo of Jodie and I on the cover and a two-page article inside, with a photo of my band-mates. I wish I could have seen those newspapers!
After reading a book called "Food Rules", by Michael Pollan (whose great book "Botany of Desire" is one of the best books I've read in prison; it deals with the strange and odd histories of apples, potatoes, tulips, and marijuana), I've decided to restrict my diet further, trying to eliminate all processed, sugary, starchy, foods. Since the commissary here doesn't sell any fresh food, only processed foods, that leaves me with very little to buy that's healthy. I do eat a sealed pack of pink salmon ($3) or albacore tuna ($3.40) every day, these two are brain foods high in Omega 3 essential fatty acids (like hemp seeds are), and I add to that some crushed garlic, jalapeno peppers, mayonnaise, onions, and sometimes chopped cheddar cheese. I eat whatever fruit they serve (apples, oranges, sometimes a banana), which I get because I never eat the sugary deserts that come with each meal, so they offer a fruit substitute. I don't eat the pork or ground beef they serve here, and they never serve fresh vegetables (other than iceberg lettuce, and I'm not sure that counts as a vegetable, it's really cellulose and water) so it's lean pickings for me in the Chow Hall.
I receive two newspapers daily, and I do the crosswords in both the NY Times, and the Providence Journal (courtesy of my Rhode Island friend Catharine Leach). Without access to the help of the internet or any reference books, I can complete one in four crosswords, and nearly complete another one in four. I can only get 25-50% done on the others, but my brain is very sharp these days, so eating the fishes and exercising my brain on challenging endeavors like bass guitar and crosswords is keeping me mentally fit.
I've read all nine volumes of the graphic novel "Preacher" by Garth Ennis; all ten volumes of "Y: The Last Man"; three volumes of "New X-Men" by Grant Morrison; and lots of Carl Bark's and Don Rosa's cartoon books on Uncle Scrooge and Donald Duck. I eagerly await new material by an artist/writer named Kyle Baker, too. I've read his "Plastic Man" #1 and #2, and his "You Are Here", "Why I Hate Saturn", and "Nat Turner".
I also read a very interesting book on a very strange subject, "Love to Love You Bradys; The Bizarre Story of the Brady Bunch Family Hour", by Sue Olsen. The Brady Family Variety Hour was a 10 episode 1977 show rated as the #4 worst show of all time by TV Guide. Sue Olsen had played the youngest Brady girl on the 70's sitcom The Brady Bunch. That show went on for five seasons (1971-1975) and – to me, as I was around then – was one of those wholesome family sitcoms, along with A Family Affair (with Brian Keith), and the Partridge Family, which, even at age 14 in 1972, I found cloying and annoyingly reality-free (especially compared with M.A.S.H., All in the Family, Sanford and Son, Chico and the Man, and The Jeffersons, all gritty 'liberal' shows that had a huge influence on my counter-cultural developing sensibilities – I was subscribing to the Village Voice from 1972 to 1975 when I was 14 to 17!).
I ordered the Brady Bunch book largely to share with my bandmate Terry, who was a fan of Sue Olsen because she had a radio show in 2008 and 2009 that he listened to. But it was a surprisingly good book, extraordinarily illustrated, with a bizarre story to tell, which was very entertaining, as I ended up reading the 300 or so pages of this oversized picture book.
Other books I have read in the recent two months include the latest installment of the #1 Ladies Detective Agency series (I've read all fourteen in the series and eagerly await each new volume, although it's very light reading), "Tug of War" (#6 in a series of historical mysteries by Barbara Cleverly), "History of the World in 100 Objects", and "No One Gets Out of Here Alive" (a biography of Jim Morrison, a total jerk, alas). I'm also reading the Lonely Planet Guide to Jamaica. I realize the cost of airfare hasn't gone up much in the past 20 years (thank you, de-regulation), but hotels, all-inclusives, and restaurant meals sure have. I'm hoping Jodie and I can go to Jamaica for two weeks in early December 2014, if I'm not on parole then, and three days in Paris, and 24 days in Italy in May 2015. I used to go to Jamaica every year from 1982 to 1990 when I lived in London, Ontario; I always went to Negril, which was so much fun. I have never been anywhere in Europe except Amsterdam in 1994 and 1996, and Greece in 1975 as a teenager on a school trip (read that story here). Jodie and I have never been abroad anywhere together, so I'm excited to travel to Europe and the Caribbean with her.
Jodie just renewed many of my expired magazine subscriptions, so I'm still getting about 25 different subscriptions, including five different guitar magazines (Guitar World, Guitar Player, Guitar Aficionado, Premiere Guitar, and Bass Player). My favorite magazines, all of which I read thoroughly, are, in order of value to me, are:
1) MacLean's – I read this cover to cover, it's all about Canadian current events, politics, arts, literature, a terrific magazine
2) Mental Floss – About cool facts and subjects, I also read every word printed in this magazine
3) Bloomberg Business Week – a great news and business magazine that has far more depth than any other magazine
4) WIRED – always a surprisingly interesting read from cover to cover
Other magazines I look forward to are TIME, NEWSWEEK, Atlantic, Reason, and Harper's; I read almost every article in these. Others like Popular Science, National Geographic, Vanity Fair (I miss the late Christopher Hitchen's column), Architectural Digest (everything is priced for rich people, who has $8,000 for plain "designer" coffee tables?) I skim, but find it hard to get into them. Rolling Stone Magazine reminds me that rock and roll isn't what it used to be. I get travel magazines with compellingly beautiful photographs that set my imagination dreaming of the times ahead when Jodie and I can share some time in the sun: Islands magazine, Caribbean Life & Travel, Conde Nast Traveler, and National Geographic Traveler.
We still haven't been able to buy our prison MP3 players yet, and now the so-called time they'll be sold is late July. Meanwhile, the private federal prisons for immigrant prisoners (like I was in, in early 2011) have had MP3 players for as long as two years. It will be wonderful to be able to buy music and play it with perfect sound. The radio stations here are so hit and miss, and reception is often dodgy.
I still have my two jobs, being the roster clerk for the Recreation Department, and supervising the music room and the instruments five nights a week for two and a half hours each night. Between the two jobs, it's 60 hours a month for $18. Well, it's not about the money anyway; I like the jobs, and as we all say, it's better than working in the kitchen of the Chow Hall.
I received word that the House of Representatives was considering a bill to end cable TV and recreational movies in federal prisons. Boy, that would that be a big mistake. Of the 1,750 inmates here, most serving 20+ years to life, TV is the great pacifier. TV keeps the staff of any prison safe. For most inmates, the biggest punishment of being put in solitary is no TV. I must be the only person here who does not watch TV (conversely, I am one of the few people who reads books). The Hispanic inmates watch Univision and another Spanish language station available only on cable. ESPN is watched around the clock in every unit. AMC, CMT, History channel, Discovery Channel, BET, are all hugely popular and on all the time. There are nine TV's in each unit, all on different channels, mostly cable, and inmates listen through our radio receiver headphones/earphones. Mess with the TV, and I know some guys' motivation to behave will greatly diminish.
I'm sure the riot last week at Adams County Federal Prison in Natchez, Mississippi, not far from here, where one guard was killed and five other staff were injured, was over television or some seemingly minor change in the rules or deprivation. That was an immigrant concentration camp like D. Ray James, where I was held before I was transferred here, and where the inmate population is 90% Hispanic. At D. Ray James, each unit had only two televisions, one Spanish, and one English, for 64 inmates. There were usually about 60 Hispanics and four English-speaking inmates in each dorm. You can imagine the tension. Eventually D. Ray James added a third television in each unit. Canadians in US federal prisons are most often sent to these privately run, vastly inferior prisons where there are few amenities, no Corrlinks prison email, and few televisions. That is among the many reasons the Canadian government should never extradite Canadians indicted abroad; most justice systems in the world are crooked, in the United States the sentences are draconian and medievally unjust, and the 'criminal alien' prisons Canadians generally get sent to are dangerous or inferior compared to those that Americans get sent to.
I confess I'm behind in my letter-mail correspondence. I write one long letter every day, taking about 90 minutes, but it doesn't begin to keep up. However, I still read every letter and have them queued to write someone each day.
My incredible wife continues to amaze me and make me so proud of her. She's looked after all our business and politics and activism for over two years now, and now she has been asked to speak at Idea City in Toronto on June 13th, on the first day of the three-day program. Tickets for 600 non-presenters, with swanky receptions after each day is done, are $3,500! This annual intellectual summit is billed as "Canada's Premier Meeting of the Minds" and features 50 presenters from all around the world, including author Pico Iyer, cartoonist Chester Brown (whose work I love, I have three books of his right here in my collection!), musicians Liona Boyd and Jann Arden, Reform Party founder and Conservative icon Preston Manning, robotics engineer Hod Lipson, CEO of X-Prize Foundation Peter Diamandis, neuroscientist David Eagleman, Greenpeace Founder Rex Wyler, art historian Thomas de Wesselow, and many more. See Jodie's profile on the website here.
I spoke at Idea City in 2001 and 2003 (see video of the 2003 speech here), and prior to Jodie's presentation, host and media mogul Moses Znaimer will show a video retrospective drawn from my two speeches. Naturally, I am tremendously proud Jodie has been asked to present, and I do hope she has a great time meeting some of Canada's most brilliant minds.
When Member of Parliament Libby Davies interviewed me for Rabble.ca in 2009, she asked me what good I hoped would come out of my imminent prison experience. I said I hope people will see how Jodie will excel and exceed all expectations, and demonstrate a strength and accomplishment in my absence that will never allow anyone to regard her as a woman who lives in my shadow. I want the world to see my full and equal partner who, on her own for four or more years, will achieve greatness.
And so she is! I'm so proud of Mrs. Jodie Emery!


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Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Thai Fried Hardboiled Eggs
This is a recipe from a Thai cookbook I bought when we were over there. It's one of those things where we looked at the picture and said, "Hmm, deep fried eggs…how can that be bad?" We made them as a snack on Easter, and if we had fried more than just 4 eggs, we would have eaten them all.
They taste just like regular hardboiled eggs - no oil gets inside - except with a warm, crispy outer layer. The cookbook called for a sauce made with tamarind pulp. All I had was tamarind concentrate, which I use in my pad Thai, so I improvised a dip with that, sugar and a splash of fish sauce. I really think any Asian dipping sauce you like would work with these – there are so many ready made sauces you can buy, or whipping one up yourself is just as easy. Tamarind has a very sharp, sour, and citrusy flavor, so try aiming for something sweet and tangy. In this picture, you can see the fried crust better...
Our whole Easter (except dessert, but I'll get to that later) had a Asian theme. While we had the pot full of hot oil going, we decided to make some coconut shrimp (actually, those were all Mike)...
There may have also been some shrimp and pork wontons, but there is no photographic evidence of alleged wontons.
And for breakfast, we had kimchi and rice bowls with eggs. This is our new favorite thing. The Asian grocery store we've been frequenting lately seems to be Korean-owned because they sell huge jars of this fantastic, fresh (as fresh as a condiment made of fermented cabbage could be) kimchi. It's got a good heat level, but not too much for me, and the cabbage is just a little crisp. I love it, and I think Mike could eat it by the pound.
Anyway, I put some in a bowl with brown sushi rice (any rice would be great) and top it with fried eggs - a perfect meal! It was my dinner tonight, actually. So, if you're feeling adventurous, try frying some hardboiled eggs. We did it because we've never seen it before, but it's really good!
Thai Fried Hardboiled Eggs with Tamarind Sauce
Adapted from Authentic Recipes from Thailand by Sven Krauss, Laurent Ganguillet and Vira Sanguanwong
For 4 eggs; make as many as you want.
Canola oil for deep frying
2 large shallots, sliced
4 hardboiled eggs, peeled
chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
For dipping sauce:
3 tablespoons tamarind concentrate
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon fish sauce
Thoroughly combine all sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Taste and adjust flavors to your liking - this is not an exact science. Alternatively, use any sweet/tangy dipping sauce.
Using a deep fry thermometer, heat oil about 3 inches deep in a medium saucepan to 350-360 degrees. Try to maintain this temperature as closely as possible the whole time. Fry the shallots until golden; drain on paper towel.
Fry two eggs, turning once or twice, until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining eggs. Slice eggs in half lengthwise and serve with dipping sauce, shallots and cilantro.
A quick note: Mike and I are going to Boston this weekend to celebrate our 2 year wedding anniversary (it was actually March 19th). So, you probably won't be hearing from me until Tuesday, since I'm crazy with trying to finish up a work project before I go.
9 comments:
- MyKitchenInHalfCups said...
I can believe a hard boiled egg wouldn't soak up a lot of oil. And fried anything is mostly better tasting. And if you don't do it too often. Yes, they do look worth a try but will I get addicted to them like fries.
I live in the area and am always looking for great new foodie places. Which Asian grocery store have you been frequenting? Speaking of fried food, have you been to Hiro's Yakko San in North Miami? They have the most amazing crisy fried shrimp (not the actual name, but sometimes on the daily special menu) and flash fried bok choy.
- Mallika said...
These look delicious. They go kind of crinkly on the outside don't they? Think these would make an awesome party snack.
- rachel said...
Wow, how interesting! I definitely have eggs left over. I may just have to try this.
- Hillary said...
Very creative and looks great!
- Julie said...
Tanna: Yep, totally oil-free on the inside.
Anon: I go to Oriental Mart on University between Commercial and Oakland Park blvds. Have not been to Hiro's, but thanks for the tip! I wish I didn't hate driving around here so much.
Mallika: yeah, the crinkle was totally normal according to the photo in the book.
Rachael: Try it! We just made 4 and it was worth it.
Hillary: Thanks!
- momgateway said...
Interesting post. Thanks.
- Michael Fusion said...
These are called "son-in-law eggs" very old and traditional dish. they are also a staple at my cocktail parties, but i've bastardized them to american pallettes...
i fry them and cut them in half [hint use a serrated blade] lay them out and top with carmelized red onions, oyster sauce mixed with light soy, and parsley.
they always go fast. also you can use the fried eggs for devilled eggs and get a fourth texture out of them.
- Julie said...
Michael: I love your suggestion of using them for deviled eggs. I have to try it!


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City of Conyers, GAHome Menu
"Barefoot in the Park"
- Date: -
- Location: Conyers-Rockdale Council for the Arts Black Box Theater
910 Center Street
Conyers, Georgia 30012
Paul and Corie Bratter are newlyweds in every sense of the word. He's a straight-as-an-arrow lawyer and she's a free spirit always looking for the latest kick. Their new apartment is her most recent find – too expensive with bad plumbing and in need of a paint job. After a six-day honeymoon, they get a surprise visit from Corie's loopy mother and decide to play matchmaker during a dinner with their neighbor-in-the-attic, Velasco, where everything that can go wrong, does. Paul just doesn't understand Corie, as she sees it. He's too staid, too boring, and she just wants him to be a little more spontaneous. Running "barefoot in the park" would be a start…
Join the cast of The New Depot Players as they present this timeless play at the Paula Vaughn Black Box Theater at 910 Center Street, February 22-24 at 8 p.m., February 25 at 3 p.m., March 1-3 at 8 p.m. and March 4 at 3 p.m. For tickets, visit www.conyersarts.org or call 770-922-3143.


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Pioneers In Aviation: The Race to the Moon "The Race to the Moon" In the midst of the Cold War, the Soviet Union launches Sputnik in 1957, which shifts the Cold War battlefield to space. President John F. Kennedy turns to the aviation industry, whose captains now are in the autumn of their years with the century's greatest aerospace challenge. Part 3 of 3G
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Ross Gardner Interview
By Bryan Soderlind
Ross Gardner is one of those guys who can handle any board you put under his feet. Whether he's wakeskating, surfing, skateboarding, or "getting his strap on," Ross manages to tame the snake like few can. When Scott Byerly chose him to represent Byerly boards and both the wakeskate and wakeboard side of things, people started to take notice. His progression in the last year or two has been pretty amazing, but to be honest Ross has always been really good on the water.
I met Ross back when I was a sophomore in high school and played on the tennis team. The Catholic High Crusaders were pitted against the Choctaw Indians and I was to face Ross at the #3 spot. I didn't know Ross but when I walked on the court and saw a surfer dude with Quiksilver socks on, I knew I wanted to kick his ass. Kick his ass I did, and not in the friendliest of fashions. What could've started out as a bitter rivalry developed into a great friendship and 10 years later I find myself sitting at Cindy's Tropical Cafe having lunch with my old pal Ross along with Danny Hampson for a few questions.
BS: How is your Cuban Sandwich?
RG: Pretty amazing actually, good spot Bear.
BS: I guess we should get started with something like, how you started riding and all that?
RG: Well I grew up in Shalimar, FL and used to waterski and stuff with my Dad on Bayou Paquito. One day we saw some guy wakeboarding out there so we pulled up to his boat and he let me try out his board and after that I was hooked. I started wakeboarding all the time and started doing some contests. There were a lot of good guys in the contests in Pensacola so I competed against guys like Andrew Adkinson and my good friend Joey Northrup. I started riding with Joey a lot on Bayou Texar and started getting hooked up with gear by Mike Bazerque of Innerlight Surf Shop. It was really cool, about that time I started wakeskating some too and started dividing my time between the two.
BS: How did you get hooked up with Scott Byerly?
RG: Scott and a bunch of guys came on a magazine trip to ride in Pensacola. Joey called me and got me to drive over there and come out on the boat and ride. Scott blew his knee out that morning and he was in the boat in a lot of pain. He told me to ride though and when I got done he was stoked. He gave me a board and said there was more where that came from. That was really a huge moment for me. Next thing you know Scott asked me to come ride his board for a catalog shoot in the Keys since he was still recovering from knee surgery. That was like a dream come true.
DH: You owe that guy your life, Ross.
RG: I do, I do, his garage was like my first sponsor. He would give me all his old stuff and let me use his boat whenever and still does. I live like 10 minutes away so I'm over there a lot. Both Scott and Kim (Scott's Wife) have really looked out for me since I've moved Orlando.
BS: Since we have Danny here, you know I have to bring it up, what's up with the wake to wake late shuvs?
RG: Oh man, I knew that one was coming.
DH: Yeah yeah alright, I saw Ross doing late shuvs one day so I decided to try them, Ross started doing them first.
RG: You took them to the next level though Dan. I don't know I guess I just started trying late shuvs all different ways wake to wake, and they came pretty easy. Now of course everyone is doing them. I still do them all the time and I don't really care if you do them, don't do them, like them, or don't like them.
BS: Who are your top five wakeskaters?
RG: Byerly, Thomas, this guy(points to Danny), Nick and Stu.
DH: Who would you be, if you could be any person for a day? You can't say Jesus.
RG: Adam "Blood" Lawrence
BS: So what is up with wakeboarding? I've been ordered to ask.
RG: Wakeboarding is really fun
DH: I've been riding a wakeboard again lately, it's so much fun.
RG: Ha, ha yeah Dan has been getting out there with me. I'm wakeskating about 80% of the time and wakeboarding about 20%. I think that is going to change though this year, I've been having a lot of fun riding and just going big. I definitely focused on wakeskating a lot more this past year and forgot how much fun it is to "get your strap on." I think now that Aaron Rathy is on Byerly I'll be more motivated to do some more wakeboarding when we go on trips and shoots and stuff.
BS: What kind of tricks will you be working on this year?
RG: I think I can do a flip wake to wake on a wakeskate, back roll style probably, I got it.
DH: You can definitely do a bigger spin wake to wake Ross, you need to try it.
RG: Yeah I'll probably try that some. I think I can do a switch Heel 9 on a wakeboard so I'll work on that some too
BS: I heard you and Scott have been skateboarding a bunch lately.
RG: Yeah we've been going to Vans Skatepark almost every weekday morning this winter. It's been pretty cold lately so that has kind of been the routine. Danny come with us a bunch too. Grubb and BT came the other day too so that was pretty cool, Dan runs that place. Scott is really good at skating transition too.
BS: What's up with people mistaking you for celebrities?
RG: Oh yeah I went and ran this 5K Race at Disney not too long ago and this lady came up and asked me if I was the guy from the Notebook. She assumed I was doing a celebrity appearance at the race. I've also heard Owen Wilson and Robert Redford in his younger years.
BS: What do you want out of your wakeskating career?
RG: I guess I just want people to remember me as guy who really loved the water and a fun guy to be around. I would love to win a Toe Jam or something but I wouldn't say that is my main goal, just ride and have fun and spread the stoke. Hopefully I'll be able to be around the sport for a while even if it isn't as a rider. I'd love to put my degree to work and work for some of the companies I ride for.
BS: What would you be doing if you weren't wakeskating?
RG: Probably still trying to kick your ass in tennis.
Who would you like to thank?
RG: All my sponsors, Byerly Boards, Rockstar Energy Drinks, Billabong, Lazy Moon, Cobian Sandals, and Marine Products. Also everyone who has helped me out like my parents,Scott and Kim Byerly, my girlfriend Kristyn, Danny, you, Joey and all my friends.


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Interfaith Fast to End the War in Iraq -- October 8th (Revised)
Dear Friends,
Do you remember February 15, 2003? It was a month before the war in Iraq began and people across the world came together in local communities for candlelight vigils for peace. Although, it didn't stop us from going to war, it was one of the most poignant demonstrations of people power that I had seen in a long time. Many other such community events have taken place both centrally in Washington DC and in local communities. Recently, Christian Peace Witness (a coalition organized by Rick Ufford-Chase) brought together over 3000 people to Washington DC, on the fourth anniversary of the war in March.
On October 8th, we have the opportunity continue this tradition, but do it together with religious communities other than our own. We are calling local communities to come together and participate in an "Interfaith fast," calling us from "conquest to community; from violence to reverence." We seek to join with the Muslim community who would already be fasting on the "Night of Power" the holiest day of Ramadan. I am attaching our framing document for your review.
We are working on two ways of expanding this focus:
1. As we fast from food, we will call on all armed forces and militias to "fast" from killing at least for one day, reminding them that Ramadan calls for a fast from violence as well. We are currently seeking the support of international religious leaders to give this call more traction.
2. Considering Oct. 8th a beginning, we will seek to educate people in our religious communities about electing a president and representatives who are committed to ending this war and to peaceful means of resolving conflicts.
Our next steps are the following:
1. Set up a website that has capacity to receive listings of events from local communities and announce them
2. Prepare and publish material that teaches people about the spiritual discipline of fasting and
provides strategies for getting together with people in other religious communities.
3. Hold a press conference with top religious leaders towards the end of August in Capitol Hill and concurrently run ads in New York Times and other newspapers.
4. Organize local religious communities.
You are our key contact in the local religious communities. Without your support and engagement this event will fall flat. Therefore I want to ask two things from you at this time.
1. Sign the attached document, both on your own behalf and for your organization (If necessary do it first on your behalf and organization later.) Reply to this email with your endorsement and we will include you in the list of signers. (The first page of a growing list of signers is included in the document.)
2. Agree to help organize religious communities in your network for Oct 8th.
I want to convene a conference call on Wednesday, August 8th at 2:00 p.m. (Eastern) of those who agree to organize local communities to both work together and check in with our progress. Please let me know if you would agree to participate. We will also do so in the first weeks of September and October.
Please write or call me if you have questions. My contact information is below.
Thank you for your participation in this important work. Please write me if you have questions: firstname.lastname@example.com
The Framing Document and a partial (and growing list) of signers is below.
We call on all Americans to join in fasting from dawn to dusk on Monday, October 8, to call for an end to the Iraq War. On this day, people of faith in local communities across our nation will act as catalysts to transform the meaning of the day from one of conquest to community and from violence to reverence.
This war must end!
We must end the shattering of Iraqi and American lives by offering American generosity and support – but not control – for international and nongovernmental efforts to assist Iraqis in making peace and rebuilding their country, while swiftly and safely bringing home all American troops.
Just as Isaiah called the People Israel to hear the Yom Kippur fast as God's call to feed the hungry, just as Jesus fasted in the wilderness, just as Christians through Lenten fasting and Muslims through Ramadan fasting have focused on spiritual transformation, just as Mohandas Gandhi, Cesar Chavez and others drew on fasting to change the course of history, so we call on all our communities of faith to draw now on fasting as a path toward inner spiritual transformation and outward social transformation.
American culture, society, and policy are addicted to violence at home and overseas. In our time, the hope of a decent future is endangered by an unnecessary, morally abhorrent, and disastrous war. Ending this war can become the first step toward a policy that embodies a deeper, broader sense of generosity and community at home and in the world.
Millions of faithful Americans in local communities across the nation who believe in changing the course of our nation's priorities from conquest to community and from violence to reverence.
This fall, in an unusual convergence, many of our faith traditions share a season of sacred self-assessment and self-transformation. This holy season includes the month of Ramadan and the Night of Power (Islam); the High Holy Days and Sukkot (Judaism); the Feast Day of Francis of Assisi and Worldwide Communion Sunday (Christianity) and Pavarana / Sangha Day (Buddhism).
Since each of our traditions recognizes the power of fasting as a spiritual discipline, we call on all people of faith to join in a fast from dawn to dusk on Monday, October 8.
During the months of August and September, we will prepare and publicize educational material that religious leaders can use to prepare their congregations to
1. appropriately relate with religious communities other than their own, and
2. learn the spiritual discipline of fasting as a transformational exercise, making clear the distinction between transformational fasting and the abusive use of fasting for the sake of a false sense of beauty and body-image
We invite individuals or small groups to begin the discipline by fasting one day a week, in the months prior to October 8.
Sundown, Sunday, October 7: Gather in intentionally interfaith events across the United States to pray and to break bread together.
On Monday, October 8th
Have a simple meal before dawn, committing to fast throughout the day as a sign of your commitment to move our core values from conquest to community and from violence to reverence.
While fasting, many of us in cities as New York, Chicago, San Francisco and in local communities across the United States will take part in public vigils, inviting community leaders and elected officials and candidates for the presidency to join us as we commit to take immediate action to end the war. In Washington DC, religious leaders will gather to fast together and engage in a public action to draw attention to the nation-wide events that will take place that day.
At sunset: We will eat together once again to break bread in public places as a sign of our commitment to work together for peace and an end to violence. This shared meal will be a sign of our covenant with one another – as individuals and as communities - to stand against the war in Iraq, and to work with one another to stand against violence in our communities and around the world. (Communities should be aware that for Muslims, later in the evening there will be large-scale gatherings for the Night of Power, commemorating the first revelation of the Quran. Shared break-fast meals should be scheduled so as to take account of these gatherings.)
Post Events -- A Season of Commitment:
As a practice of our covenant, we encourage local communities to continue in regular fasting, praying and holding vigils for peace and to take specific actions through the election cycle to stand together against the war in Iraq and against all of the ways in which violence is destroying our communities.
We encourage participants to continue to reach out to elected officials and candidates for congress and the presidency, inviting them to fast with us, break bread with us, pray with us, vigil with us, and publicly express their commitment to end this war.
We encourage those who live in states in which primary elections are held to use that opportunity to engage with the presidential candidates in their public appearances about their commitment to end the war
The Invitation:
We, religious leaders from several traditions, invite you to join with millions of other Americans by organizing joint interfaith events in your local community on October 7 and 8th, for the breaking of bread, fasting, and breaking our fast together as we covenant together to live out the deepest calling in each of our traditions – the desire for justice and for peace for all people. We offer these suggestions to communities that desire to deepen their witness:
Following the gathering on Oct 7th evening, plan events such as Teach-Ins that may extend to all night events to pray, study nonviolence in our different faith traditions, study sacred texts together, and witness to our opposition to war and violence.
Extend the fast to twenty-four hours – beginning with our interfaith meal together on Sunday evening, or for Christians, beginning on Sunday morning with the celebration of World Communion.
Gather on Monday morning, October 8th, for an inspirational public event that will both highlight the issues and provide motivation as we begin the fast.
Broaden our witness to insist that we stand against all use of torture, as well as to highlight our grave concerns about the growing violence on the streets of our cities and in mass shootings across the country, and about the way in which the media's obsession with grotesque acts of violence undercuts the most fundamental values of our faith.
Partial List of Signatories
Rev. Robert Edgar General Secretary, National Council of Churches USA
Dr. Sayyid M. Syeed, National Director, Islamic Society of North America
Rev. Michael E. Livingston, President, National Council of Churches USA
Executive Director, International Council of Community Churches
Rev. Dr. Stan Hastey, Minister for Ecumenical Relations and Mission Partnerships, Alliance of Baptists
Nihad Awad, Executive Director, Council on American Islamic Relations
Council on American Islamic Relations
Rabbi Arthur Waskow, the Shalom Center
The Shalom Center
Mark C. Johnson, Ph.D., Executive Director, The Fellowship of Reconciliation
The Fellowship of Reconciliation
Kathy Partridge, Executive Director, Interfaith Funders
Pax Christi USA: National Catholic Peace Movement
Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns
Medical Mission Sisters' Alliance for Justice
Herman Harmelink III, Ecumenical Officer, International Council of Community Churches
Elder Rick Ufford-Chase, Executive Director, Presbyterian Peace Fellowship Presbyterian Peace Fellowship
Rev. Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society, United Methodist Church
Sisters of Mercy of the Americas
Rabbi Ted Falcon, Ph.D., Bet Alef Meditative Synagogue, Seattle, WA
Fr John Oliver, Cape Town Interfaith Initiative (CTII)
Roberta Wall, Ordained member of the Buddhist Order of Interbeing, Ordained by Thich Nhat hanh
Rev. Dr. Robert L. Brashear, Pastor, West-Park Presbyterian Church, New York City
Virginia Gray Henry, Director, Fons Vitae Publishing and DistributionRabbi Levi Meier, PhD
David L. Hoffman, Coordinator, Humanity Check interfaith peace and reconciliation projectEcumenical Peace Institute/Clergy and Laity Concerned
Parvez Ahmed, Council on American Islamic Relations
The Reverend Dwala J. Ferrell, Executive Director, Petersburg Urban Ministries, United Methodist Church
Jim Rice, Editor, Sojourners magazine
Duane Shank, Senior Policy Advisor, Sojourners/Call to Renewal
Rabbi Gerry Serotta, Chair, Rabbis for Human Rights/ North America
Rabbi Shirley Idelson, Hebrew Union College
Rev Dr Joan Brown Campbell, Chautauqua Institution
Rabbi Phyllis Berman,
Terence Cozad Taylor, Interfaith Paths to Peace
Rev. Jamie Hamilton, Exeter Academy
Rabbi Howard A. Cohen, American Hebrew Academy
Ahmed Bedier, Executive Director, CAIR Tampa


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Ben Franklin on Patents
In which he provides a Selfless model for Sharing and Cooperation; Inspires us with his Generosity; and Lends Moral Authority to the Principles of Free Culture…
I wasn't surprised to learn of Ben's position on patents:
In order of time, I should have mentioned before, that having, in 1742, invented an open stove for the better warming of rooms, and at the same time saving fuel, as the fresh air admitted was warmed in entering, I made a present of the model to Mr. Robert Grace, one of my early friends, who, having an iron-furnace, found the casting of the plates for these stoves a profitable thing, as they were growing in demand. To promote that demand, I wrote and published a pamphlet, entitled "An Account of the new-invented Pennsylvania Fireplaces; wherein their Construction and Manner of Operation is particularly explained; their Advantages above every other Method of warming Rooms demonstrated; and all Objections that have been raised against the Use of them answered and obviated," etc. This pamphlet had a good effect. Gov'r. Thomas was so pleas'd with the construction of this stove, as described in it, that he offered to give me a patent for the sole vending of them for a term of years; but I declin'd it from a principle which has ever weighed with me on such occasions, viz., That, as we enjoy great advantages from the inventions of others, we should be glad of an opportunity to serve others by any invention of ours; and this we should do freely and generously.
An ironmonger in London however, assuming a good deal of my pamphlet, and working it up into his own, and making some small changes in the machine, which rather hurt its operation, got a patent for it there, and made, as I was told, a little fortune by it. And this is not the only instance of patents taken out for my inventions by others, tho' not always with the same success, which I never contested, as having no desire of profiting by patents myself, and hating disputes. The use of these fireplaces in very many houses, both of this and the neighbouring colonies, has been, and is, a great saving of wood to the inhabitants.— Benjamin Franklin, Autobiography
Music to my ears. I can imagine what Ben would think about restricting access to things that have zero marginal cost, where duplication costs nothing.
Reading about free software specifically and free culture in general causes a dangerous uptick in my idealism index. Idealism in the sense of hoping and even believing that we can all get along. (Somehow. Someday.) That we can help each other. I think I had a healthy share of idealism growing up but gradually over the years I've addressed this vulnerability by developing an outer shell of jaded cynicism. It's much more comforting to have no hope than to have hopes that can be crushed. However, there is a good chance with this strategy that your heart will shrink a couple of sizes.
But then I read essays by Richard Stallman, listen to speeches by Eben Moglen, and read and listen to many other hopeful voices, and I start to see something better. Like Fox Mulder, I want to believe. Which of course is dangerous. You leave yourself open to ridicule if you believe. You might be dismissed as being naive. To which of course we should say, "So what?" I want to believe that we can do better.
I went looking for an excerpt from a Moglen speech and found it along with some additional interesting commentary by Benjamin Mako Hill:
I believe that access to information is an ethical issue.
This is where I invoke Eben Moglen because he says it a lot better than I can. There's a great talk Eben Moglen gave that's based around his dotCommunist Manifesto.
Moglen says:
The great moral question of the twenty-first century is: If all knowledge, all culture, all art, all useful information, can be costlessly given to everyone at the same price that it is given to anyone — if everyone can have everything, everywhere, all the time, why is it ever moral to exclude anyone from anything?
If you could make lamb chops in endless numbers by the mere pressing of a button, there would be no moral argument for hunger ever, anywhere.
I see no system of moral philosophy generated by the economy of the past that could evolve a principle to explain the moral legitimacy of denial in the presence of infinite profusion.
Free access to information is essential because the alternative is unethical and unacceptable. Replacing a system built on the unjust restriction of knowledge may not — and probably will not — be easy or smooth and that doesn't matter. Migrating away from other unjust systems of the past — slavery, child labor, exploitation of all sorts [3] — is not always, or often, easy and smooth. Sacrifices are made.
Where sustainable solutions for the production of knowledge are not obvious, we — as producers and consumers — have a moral responsibility to be creative and to create them.
[3] I don't intend to imply that child labor or slavery and copyright are moral equivalents. I'm simply stating that their abolition was a moral imperative in the face of strong and highly ingrained economic considerations.
Whoa. Heady stuff! And I just love it. I can believe in this as a principle to live by. Ideas and knowledge can't be owned — not once they've been expressed.
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