Thanks to reader Mario for the heads up on this. Crying doesn't describe what I did when I read about this case. The rage I feel for the plight of this strong, beautiful woman is like a disease. But I've learned to use it for good. I'm going to contact her. Reading between the lines of patriotism, politics and all of that (yes, doubles the anger) is really just a story of a girl who was gang raped. It does not matter who the perps are, although it makes for an interesting media angle, which we survivors don't love. At the end of the day, it's about white-knuckling it through, then trying to make some good of it. She has done that.
I have no words. Just read this and be justifiably incensed, because with that emotion comes action. Sometimes, there really isn't justice and that's a reality we need to face. Jamie Leigh Jones, my heart is with you. You are my sister.
Something else actually happened with my case today, but I'm saving it. I was under the impression my case was over and life was normal, full of love and light, a work in progress. Apparently, William Beebe and Rhonda have cooked up new ways to torture me and the system. Obviously, I know Beebe continues to haunt, manipulate and swagger - he's not the "nice guy who did a bad thing", as so many believe.
2 comments:
liz,
to make matters worse, there appears to be a coverup or stonewalling by those in power, just as there was in your case with carnevari's coverup.
mario
Mario -
Well, quelle surprise! Of course there is. I also applaud her for suing. I always find it interesting when people criticize crime survivors for suing. Money doesn't make it go away, but it can help a lot of people via charity and also send a very strong message that this behavior is not to be tolerated. Sometimes, civil remedy is the only course of justice people have. Amen to Fred Goldman for his suit. No one ever ever critcizes the Duke Three for suing the city of Durham for $30 million (nor should they, really). Why shouldn't victims of the other sort?
I know if I plan to sue some of the many people and organizations I am able to (haven't decided yet) that I'll get a lot of flack and I don't understand it. People who sue for the wrong color flower at a wedding? Frivolous. Me suing rapists, fraternities, Universities and those who messed up investigations? Seems fair.
It's a personal decision and you have to see if you have the emotional fortitude to do it. Well, that was completely off topic.
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