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26-JUN-2007

in the shadows

Guantanamo Bay. Abu Ghraib. Bagram. Secret CIA prisons across the globe. The highest incarceration rate per capita of any country in the world. Habeas Corpus--the law of the land since its founding--abolished by Congress and the President last October.

Since September 11, 2001, the country of my birth has crawled under the rock of fear and become a shadowy reflection of its former self.

That’s why today is so important. On this hot summer day, tens of thousands of Americans will participate in the American Civil Liberties Union-sponsored Day of Action to Restore Law and Justice. As we rally on streets across the country and meet with our Senators and Congresspersons in their local offices and on Capitol Hill, the U.S. House Judiciary Committee will be holding a hearing to discuss the Habeas Corpus Restoration Act, a version of which the U.S. Senate Judiciary passed last week.

May my country move out of the shadows and back into the light of day.


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Debi30-Jun-2008 06:59
Powerful.
Craig Persel07-May-2008 00:49
Beautiful.
Phil Douglis04-Aug-2007 19:11
Gunter sums it up in his comment so well, Patricia. He says that your heart is speaking here. If we can bring
passion to our imagery, it can kindle passion in others as well. And that is exactly what you are doing here.
Your image can make us think and perhaps care as much about this issue as you do. As the great photojournalist W.Eugene Smith once said about his horrific images of dead Japanese who were killed by American grenades in World War II combat, "If my images can arouse compassionate horror in the viewer, perhaps it might rouse
some to take action so that wars such as this will never happen again." You are doing the same kind of
thing with this beautifully abstracted image. Thank you, Patricia.
Neal Nye27-Jun-2007 11:17
An outstanding image! Maybe there's some hope for our poor, battered democracy after all!
Guest 27-Jun-2007 10:40
Your message is as strong as the image. All the best to your country.
Guest 27-Jun-2007 10:36
Powerful image! Patricia.
Wenche Aune27-Jun-2007 07:52
Fantastic! V
Guest 27-Jun-2007 04:55
I didn't know about the highest incarceration rate! But was it any different 7 years ago? Anyway, your image is highly symbolic and illustrates greatly the words. I hope this action will get some attention.
giselle borgwardt27-Jun-2007 00:01
Impressing photo of 'the condamned'
and powerful, bold statement. V
Guest 26-Jun-2007 22:56
Wow, this is excellent! Powerful!
Guest 26-Jun-2007 22:12
Fantastic!
Marina Palpati26-Jun-2007 19:14
grate image...great words... vote for it
zeev segal26-Jun-2007 16:13
excellent,very interesting shot.
regi olbrechts26-Jun-2007 15:57
Impressive indeed
Guest 26-Jun-2007 15:02
Yes, yes, yes! Not only a SENSATIONAL photograph, bu inspiring sentiments. V
daanstringer.com26-Jun-2007 14:57
superb!! V.
(and i read your words too, good.)
Guest 26-Jun-2007 14:40
very impressive.
Dan Ng26-Jun-2007 14:30
Excellent use of light and shadows, Patricia! V.
Terri Steele26-Jun-2007 12:37
Here here!
Dr. Michael G. Mathews26-Jun-2007 12:35
Excellent composition. Love the shadows.
Guenter Eh26-Jun-2007 12:10
I hear your heart is speaking here Patricia! Strong statement with an incredible powerful image!!!
Adalberto Tiburzi26-Jun-2007 11:45
Very powerful words, and image.
Adal
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