Posted on 01/03/2011 11:20:18 AM PST by rxsid
"Via Terry Lakin Action Fund and Some; - Prison Diaries: Jan 2, 2011: Terry's First Letter from Prison: Dec 21, 2010 -
Hope all is well. Don't know how to start a letter or what to say. I hope I made a difference in a very important matter. It cost me a lot. But I now have to believe it turned out okay. There certainly are no do-overs. The important thing is for the work to carry-on so we never have this situation again.
Today is my fourth day at Leavenworth and my first day with supplies to write and send letters and hoping for a phone call today. Another soldier and I arrived Saturday AM shortly after midnight. We are considered in 'reception' status until we complete about a week of briefings and assessments. But they have a holiday schedule until after New Year's Day. Although they are making some efforts we likely will remain in 'reception' status until into January.
Reception status is mostly lock down in my cell. We now get two hours of 'rec time' in the morning and afternoon. Rec time is cell door open to a common pod area with a four-seat table, an exercise bike that does not work, a flat-screen TV that we cannot watch, and two showers. Activity is playing cards or a few board games, working out in my cell between meals, reading the rulebook, Bible, and now writing letters. Looks like the routine for the next several weeks. We have limited stamps, envelopes, and I am writing with a small, soft plastic (almost rubber pen) that is not to comfortable.
After getting more integrated in January (hopefully minimum security) we may have more privileges. There will not be much use of a computer, limited phone, news, or TV. We have to order our own health and comfort supplies from a small provided list. We are allowed one order request per month and not more than $35 per month. I'm hoping they will honor my first order on credit- we have not been able to get money into our account yet - not having any communication with Pili yet. I'm hoping to get a small radio with ear buds so I can get some news radio. Had to work hard to decide about how many batteries I could get by with vs how many rolls of toilet paper to buy.
The trial seems long ago now. What a feeling of helplessness going through the process. I likely got the best outcome I could have- but it was painful.
After the trial I overhead someone say, "Well, he's no hero now!" Sorry, I was not in it to be a hero. Just thought I was doing the right thing. I spent enough of myself and my family's future for now. Others are going to have to continue.
Got to go now. Moving cells quickly. Phones don't look good today. They brought a phone in but no one knows how we can call out collect. Sigh...
Terry "
http://www.terrylakinactionfund.com/prisondiaries/13-diaries20101221.html
So when do Hannity, Limbaugh and O’Reilly shout out in protest and indignation for the treatment levied on this patriot in his self-sacrifice in trying to protect our Constitution?
This outrage needs to be brought to the attention of the new House.
So when do Hannity, Limbaugh and O’Reilly shout out in protest and indignation for the treatment levied on this patriot in his self-sacrifice in trying to protect our Constitution?
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Either when pigs fly. Or when Obammie releases the long form.
Take your pick.
Bet you got a woodie posting that.
There is no “instant gratification” in this situation. Look how long it took before the “rebels”, as the British called them, were called “patriots”.
Actually...if 0bama was honorable to ANY DEGREE, he would pardon this Officer AND release his own long form BC to put the whole matter to rest.
But, that would take an honorable man, wouldn’t it?
Just sayin’...
I think they know, it’s a function of if they do anything with it.
All their monthly income of millions on one side of the scale, and Colonel Lakin’s $35 a month allowance on the other side. Thinking of the scale that Justice holds.
Is the scale balanced?
Good Point
You’re incorrect. LTC Lakin wanted proof that Obama is eligible to be Commander-in-Chief. Easy for you to declare LTC Lakin a hypocrite because you are anonymous and have nothing to lose. In the meantime, a man who has served his country honorably sits in jail. What would YOU give up for your convictions?
You’re incorrect. LTC Lakin wanted proof that Obama is eligible to be Commander-in-Chief. Easy for you to declare LTC Lakin a hypocrite because you are anonymous and have nothing to lose. In the meantime, a man who has served his country honorably sits in jail. What would YOU give up for your convictions?
But, that would take an honorable man, wouldn’t it?
Just sayin’...
Bears repeating.
I suspect there is NO BC.....the first year I was skeptical, now I just don't believe it exists.
Achieving a woody requires testosterone, something our "little" noob is sorely lacking.
Perhaps we’ve found Sarah’s running mate.
I have to agree. Obama should give the Colonel a full pardon and retire him with full pay and allowances. I am not sure what he gains by not doing that. But if he does pardon the LTC he can forever say to the press “If I am not legally the President than I could not have pardon this man.”
The problem is what was the LTC convicted of? Missing a movement(?), failure to obey a lawful order(?) what was he actually convicted of?
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