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Jan. 25th, 2004 10:44 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
terrypurple73Caitlin led a session tonight at the Big House in solidarity for the people who start trial tomorrow for SOA line crossing. I felt really grateful that we were able to come together as a small group and just think for a little bit about everyone who is facing the judge tomorrow. But it's hard, too, to know that people I'm sure I could be friends with if I knew them might find out tomorrow that they are going to prison. And it's hard to see my roommates, former POCs, struggle with the fact that they can't be in Columbus this week. I wish they could be; I wish I could beam them there tonight.
I've lived with three prisoners of conscience now, and more and more, it hits home that three of my roommates have faced a judge for something that should not be a crime. How does that make any sense?
The talking tonight made me miss Peter, and made me feel a bit sad and helpless in general. And so I shed some tears, for I think the third time this weekend, probably fifth this past week. Emotional other Community discussions were this afternoon, and I really just hate it when Community isn't as happy as I want it to be. It's hard to see people and an entity you love so much struggle so greatly with the way things operate. Anyway, after our time of solidarity, Caitlin, William, and I came back over to Little House and called our Petey. We got a hold of his mom instead, but just expressed our hellos and wishes to her. Maybe we'll get to talk to him some time soon; I don't know.
I don't want people to have to face legal consequences for something that shouldn't be illegal. Outrage, mourning, solidarity, and hope are not illegal.
I've lived with three prisoners of conscience now, and more and more, it hits home that three of my roommates have faced a judge for something that should not be a crime. How does that make any sense?
The talking tonight made me miss Peter, and made me feel a bit sad and helpless in general. And so I shed some tears, for I think the third time this weekend, probably fifth this past week. Emotional other Community discussions were this afternoon, and I really just hate it when Community isn't as happy as I want it to be. It's hard to see people and an entity you love so much struggle so greatly with the way things operate. Anyway, after our time of solidarity, Caitlin, William, and I came back over to Little House and called our Petey. We got a hold of his mom instead, but just expressed our hellos and wishes to her. Maybe we'll get to talk to him some time soon; I don't know.
I don't want people to have to face legal consequences for something that shouldn't be illegal. Outrage, mourning, solidarity, and hope are not illegal.
