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Did Saint Dian Fossey Predict Genocide?

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Dian's true battles were with the minions of USAID, the conservation organizations which misappropriated the Digit Fund, corrupt local officials, and mis-guided "tourism" interests.

It seems we are fighting the same battles once more as history repeats itself in the killing fields of DRC. Perhaps we should all reflect upon her legacy and revel in her strength. It will not be an easy battle in the war against greed and corruption--from whatever the source.

Thanks, Margaret Atwood, for bestowing sainthood on a spiritual mentor.
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This author is working on a narcissistic memoir about how Fossey led her to Congo. It will probably never be completed.



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Georgianne Nienaber is an investigative environmental and political writer. She lives in rural northern Minnesota, New Orleans and South Florida. Her articles have appeared in The Society of Professional Journalists' Online (more...)
 

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