In a message dated 00-07-13 13:44:24 EDT, you write: << Subj: [illusions] GOING INTO BATTLE WITH FEAR Date: 00-07-13 13:44:24 EDT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (KayLee) Sender: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (KayLee) -=> Illusions Mailing List GOING INTO BATTLE WITH FEAR This Saturday will find me standing in the hot Florida sun in front of the Starke/Raiford prison complex. Florida State Prison and New River "Correctional" Institution will be under my watchful gaze as I visualize peace. Why? Because I know much of the truth, enough to know it would be shameful for me, as an American dedicated to justice, as a human being dedicated to the spirit, as a grandmother whose babies could be sucked into the horrible existence of a prisoner or his keeper, to comfortably sit in my home with a clear conscience. I go to the prison because non-violent men like Mr. Gary Brooks Waid, who wqs traded by the Feds like a slave on an auction block, now has to live in Florida's miserable, disgusting excuse for a "Correctional" system. I go for all the inmates who have experienced things I never even want to witness, and I go for the guards, many of them children, who have in their hands the responsibility of keeping the nation's prisoners. I weep for the damage we do to them all. I'll be there because it is the first anniversary of the Murder by Errant Guards of Mr. Frank Valdes (July 17th, 1999). One of the guards, Montez Lucas goes to trial in August for beating Frank Valdes the day before his actual murder (July 16th). I want the memory of the horror of Mr. Valdes' autopsy report to remain in the mind of the public as the alleged murderers in uniform stand for their judgment. I'm going there to remind the families that it could happen to their loved ones if change isn't imminent, and to urge the public to get involved before this mess spreads out to touch someone they care about. Because his death began my vigils, and his death is the reason for the MAKE THE WALLS TRANSPARENT project (http://www.zyworld.com/kay~lee/garywaid.htm). His death has become an intricale part of my personal Journey for Justice. If Mr. Valdes' death results in the emergence of the truth, then his life was not in vain. I'll be there because it's the right thing to do... TWO MILLION FAMILIES, TOO LITTLE RESISTANCE As July 15th, the day for the nationwide PRUP Prison Vigils (http://www.geocities.com/lwop1981/prup.htm) draws nigh, I am sensing the age old desire to retreat from the struggle in fear. Many of those who know there is a reason to be in front of a prison are getting weak knees. Believe me, I know enough about the system to understand the emotion. I feel it too, but the difference is that I've learned to control it so that it does not immobilize me. You cannot win a war for justice if you go into battle for truth waving the flag of surrender. If you retreat the minute the enemy turns it's ugly head in your direction, it is almost worse than if you had never stood at all. It gives those who minister to the lies a sense of security that is dangerous to those you care about. Every false start will only make the real start harder. The boy who cried wolf wasn't believed when it was the real thing. The suicide who threatens to take his life isn't believed until he is dead. The guards, the prison officials, the DOC or BOP, none of them are going to believe the real battle has begun when we've threatened to do battle for our inmates, have every reason to do battle for their human rights, but back off when the front line reaches them. Then when the abuse has gone too far and we HAVE to make the stand, our struggle will be much harder. The attitude of fear pervading this prison situation reminds me of Winston Churchill's statement: "If you will not fight for right when you can easily win without bloodshed; If you will not fight when your victory will be sure and not too costly; You may come to the moment when you will have to fight with all the odds against you and only a precarious chance of survival. There may be even a worse fate: You may have to fight when there is no hope of victory because it is better to perish than to live as slaves." As one of the inmates, Stuart Pomerantz, agreed, "Procrastination is my enemy!" We've already made it harder by waiting so long. How much longer are we willing to wait? An inmate's fair question, "How much worse does it have to get before it's time?" must be answered. THE BATTLEGROUND IN FLORIDA For a solid year, I have joined forces with the Cannabis Action Network's First Amendment team (http://www.jug-or-not.com) to determine the extent of my first amendment rights. They have taught me how to take back lost ground using Starke as the training ground. We have learned that there is no law in Florida to prevent you from being on the right-of-way, by the side of the road, at the entrance to the prison. We have learned that you can take pictures of whatever "scenery" is on either side of the public roadway. We have learned that authorities will try to bluff you, quoting laws that are not laws, and policies that don't exist. It is up to you if you want to give them extra power and authority over you that the Law doesn't give them. If they tell me to leave, my answer is no. If they arrest me, they will have to prove in court under what authority they did so. If they take my camera, they will face theft, intimidation, and suppression charges. If I choose to make music or eat on the lawn or release a thousand balloons, they will have to produce the ordinances that do not exist to prove I can't. You may do what you want, run when you want, but I will not loose the ground that we've worked so hard and so long to take. This madness must be stopped and the time is now! I am part of a peaceful stand, as I'm sure all of you are. But peaceful does NOT mean weak, cowardly, meek, or bending to threats, lies, and intimidation. I will be praying for the courage that I know resides in all of you. Vigils in Florida Will be listed at: http://www.angelfire.com/fl4/fci/battlefear.html ****************************************** KAY LEE 321-253-3673 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hwy 16 FLORIDA STATE PRISON STARKE, FLORIDA Scott Bledsoe, Jodi James, and Kevin Aplin will also attend. Directions to Starke Prison Complex: From East: SR-16, 11 miles west of Starke on left. I will be at the entrance to the complex on the right-of-way, beside the road after 2:00. From North: (Macclenny) SR-121 south approximately 17 miles to SR-16 (before town of Raiford). Turn left onto SR-16. Go approximately 3 miles, cross New River Bridge. The Institution is on the right. From South: US-301 north approximately 35 miles north of Gainesville to Starke. Turn left onto SR-16 (Raiford Road) (West), go approximately 11 miles. The Institution is on the left. From West (Lake City):SR-100 approximately 23 miles to SR-121 (Lake Butler), turn left, go approximately 6 miles, just outside town of Raiford turn right (east) onto SR-16. Go approximately 3 miles, cross New River Bridge. The Institution is on the right. ****************************************************** Bob Quail (727)347-6245 [EMAIL PROTECTED] John Chase, November Coalition will attend Zepherhills. Mark Harris will join them. ZEPHYRHILLS 'CORRECTIONAL' INSTITUTION US 301 (2739 Gall Boulevard) ZEPHYRHILLS, Florida Directions: From I-4, go north on US-301. Institution is on the left (one mile south of Zephyrhills city limits). Begin to arrive between 2 and 3:00 pm local media is sending a crew out to CCI at Zephyrhills for coverage ******************************************************************* ELLIE MADISON AND FRIENDS 954-776-2682 [EMAIL PROTECTED] FDC in Miami, florida. Channel 5 is located across the street and will be there. Directions for FDC - Miami: I 95 to the Miami Arena exit with is 8th street. . FDC is on the South side of the Miami Arena. You can park in the lot right across from FDC which is also next door to Channel 6 Miami. ********************************************************************** MARY ELLEN PAGE 904-794-2893 [EMAIL PROTECTED] NEW RIVER 'CORRECTIONAL' INSTITUTION Hwy 16 RAIFORD, FLORIDA DIRECTIONS: From West (Lake City): SR-100 approximately 23 miles to SR-121 (Lake Butler), turn left, go approximately 6 miles, just outside town of Raiford turn right (east) onto SR-16. Go approximately 3 miles, cross New River Bridge. East Unit is on the left. From the North: From 1-10 take SR-121 south exit in Macclenny for approximately 19 miles to SR-16 East. Make a left turn and go approximately 2.5 miles and cross the New River bridge. East Unit in on the left. From the South: Take US-301 to SR-16. Go west approximately 11 miles. East Unit is on the right. **************************************************************** LILLIAN CUNNINGHAM 941-776-2682 [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] so if possible I will go to Sharpes on Saturday. **************************************************************** CHERYL HUTCHINSON 561-432-2445 [EMAIL PROTECTED] FDC MIAMI, Florida **************************************************************** I am going to Mayo Florida, Mayo CCI which is not too far from Gainsville, probably about 20 miles south of there. Debra DeLaura [EMAIL PROTECTED] **************************************************************** CHERYLYN MORGAN with FLIP (Families With Loved Ones in Prison) [EMAIL PROTECTED] TAYLOR 'CORRECTIONAL' INSTITUTION PERRY, FLorida Directions: Hwy-27 to US-98 and turn west for 3 ˝ miles to CR-356 and turn left (south) for 6 miles. The facility is on the left. **************************************************************** LORI PATTEN 407-654-1127 (tentative?) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Church Station (?) ********************************************************************* Rita Lucey Orlando, FL 32809 [EMAIL PROTECTED] ********************************************************************** Susan Bernstein Palm City, FL 34990 [EMAIL PROTECTED] ********************************************************************** I plan to go to Taylor CI on July 15. Cherylyn Morgan [EMAIL PROTECTED] ********************************************************************** There will also be people at the Palm Beach County Jail. Anyone who has a loved one in either a State or Federal Prison can contact Scott Wolfson - Public Relations for the BOP Cheryl Hutchinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] ********************************************************************** The Hernando Chapter will probably be at the local women's prison in Spring Hill --that's Joanne, Peggy, Linda, Peg, Joan, and Jean. Lois Morgan [EMAIL PROTECTED] ********************************************************************** Also Linda R. will be at Marion C. I. Lois Morgan [EMAIL PROTECTED] ********************************************************************** Lori will be in Orlando somewhere, maybe Church Street Station. Lois Morgan [EMAIL PROTECTED] ********************************************************************** Going to Marion County C I. anyone else??? Wishing every peace from Peacefinders Linda Rozar [EMAIL PROTECTED] ********************************************************************** PEOPLE NEEDING PRISONS *** Will there be something like this in Miami, too? Christina [EMAIL PROTECTED] *** My wife and I would be interested in participating in any coordinated events in the Tampa Bay area. If there are any events, could you let us know? Joshua [EMAIL PROTECTED] *** We have a State Banner here in Tallahassee. I'm certain I could get a couple of other people to hold it for 90 minutes at the Governor's Mansion here in Tallahassee. I'd rather just chime in if a real organizer/organization is doing something, but count me in if there is no one else. Kim [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tallahassee, FL (850) 576-7870 *** Is anyone out there going to a prison in Dade that I might join up with. Please email: Ellie [EMAIL PROTECTED] *** Please e-mail me. On July 15, is this demonstration to be at every prison or just those with death rows? Linda [EMAIL PROTECTED] *** I live in Winter Haven Florida. Please let me know where I can reach someone in my area. Thanks, Carmen [EMAIL PROTECTED] *** I live in Florida and if there is a way I can become more involved in these issues, please let me know. Thanks, In Spirit and Strength! Sage [EMAIL PROTECTED] *** Thank you and I am glad to be abroad :-) I am in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Angelique [EMAIL PROTECTED] *** I saw your e-mail address on the back of a truck in St. Petersburg, Florida. Need more info. [EMAIL PROTECTED] *** I'm willing to be at Mayo CI if there are at least4-5 people. Otherwise, I'll come back to Gainesville. Keep me posted. God Bless, Viva [EMAIL PROTECTED] *** I know several of you on the list from Mayo C.I. and I would be willing to demonstrate there if we can get enough people--- Lois [EMAIL PROTECTED] *** I would like to participate in the PRUP2000 on 7/15 but am not sure how | or where I should go. Can you tell me if anyone will be meeting at a facility close to Citrus County, FL? Susan [EMAIL PROTECTED] *** Brooks family in Florida who may be interested in a vigil at one of Florida`s prisons for PRUP. e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *** God Willing so I'll see you there Love Julia [EMAIL PROTECTED] *** I know of no other person in Tampa involved in the fight, so it'll just be me and my 16 year old daughter Jennifer, unless you can direct some other people my way, so we can organize and protest together.... Elke [EMAIL PROTECTED] *** I live in St. Petersburg Fl. Beth E James [EMAIL PROTECTED] *** ********************************************************************** FEEL THE POWER OF THE HUMAN SPIRIT ON JULY 15TH! 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