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That was my first thought ... Like Hamlet, words, words, words

Nordette — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 01:28:55 -0500

Hearing about the petitions and the pleas, I thought as you did, North Korea could care less. Like Hamlet I said, "Words, words, words." And then I challenged myself. I am a writer like the women who've been unjustly tried and sentenced and who hope to overcome injustice through images and words. Should I ever dismiss the power of words?

But N. Korea is a nation that behaves like the lone control freak. Dangerous. I am concerned that it will lead the world's nations to unavoidable violence in the future in its oppression of people and thirst for power.

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Understood, but at the same time

Kim Pearson — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:49:49 -0500

It seems to me that we must do what we can.

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North Korea cares NOTHING about what the rest of the

Crunchy Carpets — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:58:36 -0500

world thinks...

I cannot imagine they would give a hoot what a bunch of bloggers want either.

Sanctions won't work and a country cut of from the world either.

It has also been felt that most of their 'displays' of power recently have more to do with internal issues rather than their outside neighbours.

Kim Jong is setting up his successor....one of his sons....

I hope the reporters are released...but potential imprisonment comes with the territory if you are going places you aren't supposed to be.

It is not a place I would want to be....

I can't imagine how terrifying this must all be for them and their famiilies.

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Lisa Stone — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:44:47 -0500

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/free-euna-and-laura

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Supporting journalists who care about women world-wide

Lisa Stone — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:39:00 -0500

In this AP video, Laura's sister Lisa describes the story on trafficking in women on which Ling and Lee were working -- and offers the Ling family's profuse apology to the North Korean government:

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Reporters without Borders English site is down

Lisa Stone — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:33:58 -0500

But their image and message provide great illustration for any journalist blogging this issue:

FREE LAURA LING AND EUNA LEE

Source: Reporters without Borders

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Yes, we need to speak out

Kim Pearson — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:51:16 -0500

Hi Joanne,

Your post has great suggestions for ways in which we ordinary folks can speak out about this issue. I agree with you about the importance of getting a lot of bloggers to address this. There have been instances in the past where international attention has helped secure the release of people who have been unjustly imprisoned by totalitarian regimes. Although North Korea is unique in many respects, let's hope that they, too, can be made to see the benefit of showing a bit of compassion in this case.

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I'm channeling you, Kim

PunditMom — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:15:35 -0500

I wrote about Laura Ling and Euna Lee this morning, then came over here and found your wonderful post.

As many women as possible should speak out and contact their lawmakers to help these women get released as soon as possible. I wondered at my place this morning whether we'd even be having this discussion of the two in custody were higher profile journalists.

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mashadutoit — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:48:00 -0500

Thanks Liz :)

I'm so frustrated though, because apparently there is a huge exhibition of Edward Curtis's work going up in Durban. I dont know if I can justify traveling to the other side of the country just for that exhibition. Tempted, though.

Thanks Liz

Wilma Ham — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 23:12:28 -0500

Blogging is such a great way to cross borders and although BlogHer is mainly U.S blogging there are some outsiders like me and lots of others.
But there is such a feel of connectedness and I love that amongst women.
I am now kind of residing in 3 countries, Holland the one I was born in, New Zeland I emigrated to and now BlogHer that feels like my third another country I live in.

On chatter it feels like in the old days when I rang home. I know I am entering a different time zone AND an opposite season. it is funny to read about activities like knocking off when I am just starting my day.

I love the kindness of people when they (Denise) tell me patiently what abreviations stand for like OTC medicine.

I love seeing the world come together and thanks for your links.

As you can see, I love your post.

Wilma Ham

www.wilmasblog.com

Masha's art

Liz Henry — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:09:14 -0500

Mashadutoit, your art is beautiful and I love your post on Edward Curtis and all those photos!

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not in the usa alright

mashadutoit — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:32:30 -0500

But I dont often write about myself of my country.

Some posts though:

In my own country - a bit of a rant about being perceived as a foreigner

Hijacked again - an account of a hijacking

It's them!

snigdhasen — Fri, 15 May 2009 19:49:19 -0500

Soldier85, thank you for your support, but really, all kudos to the Pakistani women who are standing up for their rights. I am barely to be credited for this.

Having lived in neighboring India, I can understand how crucial this war is for them. I hope the women find all the help, resources and courage to retain and fight for their rights.

War and women

snigdhasen — Fri, 15 May 2009 19:44:21 -0500

Thank you, BarbD, for being interested in other parts of the world :) Yes, indeed, I too was wary of what will happen to women in an already restrictive society. It's such an uphill task for Pakistan.

All credit goes to the Pakistani women who have taken it upon themselves to be heard. I cannot begin to imagine what a challenge this must be for them.

You are a voice of those women

soldier85 — Fri, 15 May 2009 07:57:22 -0500

I'm so happy you've posted this. Shows that out of all the madness women can come though and be heard. Bless You! You are doing a wonderful thing for those ladies. Keep faith and keep going on. Good things will happen.

-*soldier85*-