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Hi Milo
Now that all of your older posts have been transcribed and I've just done 'Guides Wanted', you are now completely up to date.

I hope your latest appeal in that post works and people come forward to help you bring your cause to a great many more people's attention.

With kind regards
Lavender

Those are so complicated! I see myself as a feminist (I remember when it was a good way to describe yourself!).

And I know that lots of people say that women who do stuff like that are really being feminists - but

I've worked with lots of folks who did that (strip, prostitute) and they were abused, drug addicted - and really struggled in life. Nothing was good about that whole 'scene.'

In fact, of all the things the women talked about - the most shameful (and they talked about everything else) but the most shameful and the thing they saved until the very end - was the terrible secret of prostitution.

That was their lowest point. Always.

So, do I want it to be illegal.....I don't know. I don't want to decide. I know I don't want to participate in that culture - or support it - but I don't want to decide whether it's illegal or not.

I just know that it hurts people. And that makes me terribly sad.

jt

I think you have moved? I looked up your name online and it looks like you are at another prison?

I'm glad of that. I wasn't sure how quickly things would change - or even if they would.

I hope that you are close to your family, that would be very nice.

I should tell you that - actually, I've never done anything illegal, really. I suppose I have driven too fast sometimes (but not too much, I don't like to drive too fast, actually). And, for the most part, I sort of did the things that I was supposed to do (graduated from college and then went back to school for another degree). I've worked with folks who have been in trouble before and so I know quite a bit about prison and the prison system.

I wrote what I did because as different as we are - there are still ways in which we are exactly the same. We (all) must learn over the course of our lifetime all kinds of lessons - and even when you do things 'the right way' - some lessons are hard ;).

I see myself as still on that path.

I am still thinking about what you wrote and am not sure how to respond. It's your life's journey - your experience and your perspective. I've worked with men who would say, I am sure, the same thing as you.

I've also worked with kids who joined when they were quite young (one was in grammar school - her older brothers were involved and got her involved, too). She was a bit of a mascot in the beginning. They are all (I think all - I know she is) in prison now. She's about 17 or so and has a bit more time to serve.

But she's not a typical example, I know - and
I'm not sure how to think about all of that in the word limit here (each comment box accepts only so many words) - but I'd like to mull it over some more and come back to it (if you don't mind).

In the meantime, I didn't want to not respond (as though I didn't read what you wrote or care about it).

They send these out on Mondays - and I wanted to post this so it would be included.

And, of course, I was thinking about you and am very glad to see that there is change. I hope that you got outside - and that you'll get your phone calls.

You deserve them.

Take care,

jan

I love this. This touched my soul in so many ways, i miss you like crazy. Always keep your head up gordo , keep your faith strong. Remeber He listens, never forget i love you to infinity and beyond xoxo - Vale

Tim
After reading your article I find I am really interested in also knowing what goes on in my prison system here in Illinois, as you know Illinois is not one of the best states to live in, so I believe I will copy your article and do some research on this important subject, if you readers out there read this posting, check into your state and see what is going on and where your money is going.
Thanks again Tim for your insights, keep em' coming!
Lynette

Tim,
I read this poem several times already and I think I know the meaning behind it, if I am wrong please excuse me ok? Is this poem about the Virgin Mary and how she cries for us, her children?

Lynette

Hey there goodlookin' ,

Been a really long time , I got a letter from you in the mail yesterday.. & I wrote you back finally which is a surprise to you I'm sure .. to let you know I read at least one of your poems every single day. You always have had a way with words. I bet you could sell an Eskimo ice at a steep price & get him twice ,simply because your good like that (:

BTW it's Emily . You'll be hearing from me soon ,

It's very interesting that you alluded to Nietzsche! I definitely think a lot of topical debates are heated, partly because the opponents do not define the terms they are using. If they should more clearly define their terms, they might see where the root of disagreement is. If the disagreement is over something so fundamental, such as whether any system of morals is "right" or "objective", then the opponents might agree to disagree, hopefully in a more civil manner. I think you're spot-on, in pointing out ambiguities in topical issues. Keep writing, man! Can't wait to read the next post!
Best,
Calhoun25

Hey Man, I dont know if you are still getting these...and I dont know if you still remember me. You and I use to be Pen pals a very long time ago. My Name Is Daniel. I came across some of your letters the other day and made me think of you. Hope you are doing okay! Know that there is still someone out here that thinks of you every so often.
Daniel

Man, I wish I could draw like you do. I really like the old man you've got on the top of your left arm. I draw too but nowhere near as well as yourself. You're an artist! It's too bad you've stopped doing tattoos but I bet you're still turning blank pages of paper into works of art. Stay strong, friend.