Took the red eye from LA to KC via Atlanta to be at a rally for a friend fighting City Hall. Literally. Wrongfully convicted twelve years ago and thrown in prison his story is the stuff of movies. When the truth finally came out and the corruption that put him away was revealed he was exonerated, but the quest for justice and accountability continues.
Being there for someone who’s fighting for their constitutional rights is a unique kind of M2B:) moment. Bittersweet in many ways. Seeing the abuse of power is painful. Losing innocence about the way things really are vs. the way they ought to be in the land of the free and the home of the brave is difficult. But standing by someone who is finding a way to rise above impossible circumstances, refusing to play the victim, and take a stand for what’s right is inspiring.
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Yes. Standing up for what’s right. I’m sad about the way things really are – because we are a human community, and not every human strives for honor. But I’m happy to believe that there is meaning in life, and that things really will come right in the end. Glad your friend was able to fight successfully – and continues to pursue. He must be very tired, though.