You come from good stock, Greg. You’re also fighting the good fight. Thank you for all you have done over the years. Maybe, somehow, we’ve made a difference, even without getting arrested. 😉
What a great message and singable song/ tune. Though I've protested many times over the last forty years, I've always drawn a line and avoided putting myself in a position where I would be arrested. If I had been I would have certainly been black-balled in my career as a physician assistant. Background checks would have been a nightmare. As I listened to this song, I realized that my family will not go hungry if I were to be arrested - and that is a new type of freedom that comes with age.
There are many ways to make an important contribution.
There’s an interesting aspect of Japanese culture here... I went to the weekly protests against the restart of the nuclear power plants here in Japan back in 2011. I went as a “researcher” because if you’re not a Japanese citizen, you could get in trouble. The demonstration was from 6 to 8 PM, and precisely at 8 PM, everyone broke up, said goodbye, and headed home. No lingering around. I guess that’s how they were able to keep it up for years!
Interesting and apparently civil or at least I'm not aware of any Japanese protests making our news feeds. But then again, the scope of our news is pretty narrow.
BTW I did send you an email about the doing the cover and discussing the interview. When you get a chance let me know what you're thinking. Thanks.
What a great post! Thanks, Lousie! I haven't -- yet.
Ha ha ha. That’s good, I think. 😉
Thank you for the restack, Diana! 🎶
My brother was arrested trying to prevent nuclear testing done by the US government in California. I was proud of him.
You come from good stock, Greg. You’re also fighting the good fight. Thank you for all you have done over the years. Maybe, somehow, we’ve made a difference, even without getting arrested. 😉
Being in the right place at the right time and having the courage and commitment to make a stand - That is commendable.
What a great message and singable song/ tune. Though I've protested many times over the last forty years, I've always drawn a line and avoided putting myself in a position where I would be arrested. If I had been I would have certainly been black-balled in my career as a physician assistant. Background checks would have been a nightmare. As I listened to this song, I realized that my family will not go hungry if I were to be arrested - and that is a new type of freedom that comes with age.
Thanks for posting Louise.
There are many ways to make an important contribution.
There’s an interesting aspect of Japanese culture here... I went to the weekly protests against the restart of the nuclear power plants here in Japan back in 2011. I went as a “researcher” because if you’re not a Japanese citizen, you could get in trouble. The demonstration was from 6 to 8 PM, and precisely at 8 PM, everyone broke up, said goodbye, and headed home. No lingering around. I guess that’s how they were able to keep it up for years!
Nothing unruly, but consistent protest.
Different forms of resistance.
Interesting and apparently civil or at least I'm not aware of any Japanese protests making our news feeds. But then again, the scope of our news is pretty narrow.
BTW I did send you an email about the doing the cover and discussing the interview. When you get a chance let me know what you're thinking. Thanks.
Yes, I got it! Thanks. I have a few deadlines coming up. Will write you about it next week. 🙃
No hurry