More than 3000 non violent federal prisoners are being released, now what? Are we as a nation ready to treat one another with respect, integrity and collective efficacy, with the belief that there is the capacity and space for us all to succeed? Many thanks to all who had the courage and tenacity to make this happen. As we continue to anticipate similar strides from state and local governments, we collectively turn towards opportunities for healing, hope and restoration.
And yes we can hear the voices of those who have performed acts of violence who shout, what about us, we too want to be free!
But first, the innocent ones who have been violated or harmed by the violence, the injured ones and their communities need to hear from thoes who have done this harm.
The nonviolent people need to know that if and when the violent ones re-enter their communities that their intentions and actions will not be to continue their violence and destruction. If more violence and destruction is the intention, history teaches that the actions and the consequences of the few do not effect just them. Rather, there is a great likelihood that the actions of the few are taken to represent all people who look like them. And as such, all are taken down as though they were the villain based on their appearance. What about them, the innocent ones, caught in the lines of fire, who have been murdered, maimed or chained? How many do you know? I can count quite a few. The nonviolent communities of color need and deserve to know the intentions if the perpetuators of violence who are requesting community support, leniency and advocacy for their early release.
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