Ash Wednesday at Homeland Security

[redwitch]

Last edited Wed Mar 1, 2017, 04:23 PM - Edit history (1)

I went to a rally this morning in support of a young immigrant mom whose hearing was today in upstate NY. It felt very strange to stand in front of the Homeland Security Bldg. I cannot imagine how frightening these times are for people like Maria. Her husband has been deported for the 2nd time ( not sure what to think/feel about that ) but I know that her friends and neighbors and members of her church as well as coworkers were there this morning to offer support. I felt tense and scared but also exhilarated to be there. And as a few Presbyterian ministers were there and one was offering ashes I partook. I can't go to mass at my Catholic church tonight as I have an Indivisible meeting to attend. Homeland Security insisted we couldn't stand where we were ( not blocking anyone from coming or going) but the Sanctuary leaders insisted on our right to be there and that we would not be moving. Local cops were called who never even got out of their cars. We were obviously a peaceful bunch, lots of young moms with babies and a bunch of us gray haired ones.

Tomorrow I plan to volunteer/donate to our local food pantry. If Lent is a time for reflection and positive action I will make the most of it. Hopefully that will make up for the times I cheat and eat chocolate which I have forsworn for 40 days. Who can blame me if I cheat, surrounded as I am by dementors?

[Wounded Bear]

1. K & R ......for visibility..nt

[redwitch]

2. Should have titled it Ash Wednesday at Homeland Security.

I felt so bad for all of the brown skinned people who were coming and going. Most did not make eye contact with the protesters no doubt out of fear. People shouldn't have to be afraid all the time, it's just wrong. The Homeland Security guy was filming us in an attempt to intimidate. I did feel intimidated.

[Wounded Bear]

3. You can always edit...