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Tag(s): American Foreign Policy; Apathy; Fascism; Fascism-Cant Happen Here; Iraq; Iraq War; Peace Advocacy Activism; Poetry; Poetry Workshop; Sonoma; (more...) Sonoma County; Speaking; Suicide; Veterans; Veterans Neglected; Veterans Post Tramatic Stress; Video; World (less...)
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April 27, 2008 at 13:29:51

ANDREA GIBSON / A POEM FOR OUR TIME OF NATIONAL APATHY

by Allen L Roland

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The price of apathy is fascism and we are now paying that price in America: Allen L Roland

Andrea Gibson is a poet/activist, and winner of the first ever Women of the World Poetry Slam (2008).

She recited her short but powerful poem, "For Eli," at the Peace Isn't Quiet Festival at Hobart and William Smith College two weeks ago.

A poem dedicated to Eli ~ who recently joined the ranks of the 18 Iraq Veterans who commit suicide every week and have been forgotten by and shunned by both the Cheney/Bush administration and an apathetic Congress and nation.

You can watch and hear her heartfelt three minute recitation here:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=NCOb2YlTJkw

Allen L Roland

http://blogs.salon.com/0002255/2008/04/27.html

Freelance Online columnist and recognized therapist Allen L Roland is available for comments, interviews, speaking engagements and private consultations consultations ( allen@allenroland.com )

Allen L Roland is a practicing psychotherapist, author and lecturer who also shares a daily political and social commentary on his weblog and website allenroland.com He also guest hosts a monthly national radio show TRUTHTALK on www.conscioustalk.net

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THE PRICE OF APATHY IS FASCISM

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http://www.allenroland.com

Allen L Roland is a practicing psychotherapist, author and lecturer who also shares a daily political and social commentary on his weblog and website allenroland.com He also guest hosts a monthly national radio show TRUTHTALK on Conscious talk radio www.conscioustalk.net