Hi Milo, I wanted to let you know I am reading your blog and just found you thanks to Ronnie's post on his blog deathrowpoet where you said to google your name, which I did and thankfully I found you here. Im going to catch up on your other entries and just wanted to let you know I am reading, so you will know you are not writing for no reason. Please take care of yourself, I am unable to imagine what you have been through and hope all is as well as can possibly be considering the circumstances. Best wishes from further on up the East Coast :) C.C.
Here is one more thought I'd like to share. I NEVER considered the penal system or mis-treatment of felons serving time. Just not something I ever considered because myself and my family were never involved in the system. Nobody was ever incarcerated. Then, 2000, the unthinkable and my world shattered. Since then, I've read a lot to try to understand what makes someone play God with lives and still sleep at night. I didn't play God and I need sleeping aids (12 years later). Maybe if these convicted murderers opened up more (instead of posting commisary lists) - people like me could understand. Thank you for the chance to post in a respectful and honest manner.
I see your point of view. I hope I didn't come off as rude or disrespectful because that was NOT my intent. Having been a victim of a horrific crime (personally and one I won't share here) - I get my feathers ruffled rather easily when convicted murderers complain about the cost of Skittles or the price of Raman noodles. My ENTIRE life was erased. I have a difficult time finding sympathy.
By the way...anybody know the outcome of the latest hunger strike supposed to happen late August? The blog post is dated September with no mention of the strike.
I agree with you completely it's so horrible to think these kids are faced with this kind of torment on a day to day basis, with no one to turn to, no one to hear their pain. As to why you never stood up for people in the past I think that we all ask ourselves that now. At the time maybe it's fear that holds us back, maybe we think they will turn on us, maybe we worry we won't be heard. I think we all fear that feeling of feeling small, insignificant and so when we see someone else suffering from bullying as much as we may feel so so sorry for them, part of us is secretly just pleased its not us! What do you think?
I am aware of the information that is on Google, and therefore, understand what the criminal history states. That does not make what Mr. Philmore shared any more irrelevant. It is his truth. Regardless of what an individual experiences or does in their life, how they feel is still legitimate. He is still a flawed human, as we all are. But thank you for your offer anyway SAH, but it is not necessary. Surely you do not have anything to prove to me or Mr. Philmore. Who are we to you?
I printed this post out over a week ago & had it sitting beside my bed, waiting for a block of time where I could sit & read it. I'm so very glad I did. Normally essays which rely so heavily on statistics can be a little ho-hum, but these figures serve to slap the reader in the face over & over & over again.
What a grim picture this essay paints. The future of America will certainly be facing some terrifying prospects. I wonder when real reform will be instigated for your country... one thing's for sure; it can't come soon enough!
Thank you so much for writing! I always enjoy your posts.
Incredible. And just what do you have to offer a normal woman? The last one to spend a lot of time (and no doubt money) on you was flipped off because she would not print all your sycophantic BS without censorship. She was trying to protect you from yourself.
As for the hunger strikes...........best laugh on the web. All this crap about affadavits and DNRs. Give us a break!
You have a lot in common with that sociopath Whittaker in TX Writing a blog constantly whinging about the situation you have both put youself in. Filing greivances for every conceivable thing and costing taxpayers millions. At least be a man and stand up, not on your knees grovelling and writing.
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Transcription complete. Thank you for writing. Hearts going out to you, Mr. Williams, and the rest on the block.
Best.
I agree with you completely it's so horrible to think these kids are faced with this kind of torment on a day to day basis, with no one to turn to, no one to hear their pain. As to why you never stood up for people in the past I think that we all ask ourselves that now. At the time maybe it's fear that holds us back, maybe we think they will turn on us, maybe we worry we won't be heard. I think we all fear that feeling of feeling small, insignificant and so when we see someone else suffering from bullying as much as we may feel so so sorry for them, part of us is secretly just pleased its not us! What do you think?
Regards
Louisa
What a grim picture this essay paints. The future of America will certainly be facing some terrifying prospects. I wonder when real reform will be instigated for your country... one thing's for sure; it can't come soon enough!
Thank you so much for writing! I always enjoy your posts.
Nicki
As for the hunger strikes...........best laugh on the web. All this crap about affadavits and DNRs. Give us a break!
You have a lot in common with that sociopath Whittaker in TX Writing a blog constantly whinging about the situation you have both put youself in. Filing greivances for every conceivable thing and costing taxpayers millions. At least be a man and stand up, not on your knees grovelling and writing.