Tuesday, October 2, 2007

What matters?

Immediately after writing my last whiny post, I read this news release from CPT Colombia, about the arrest of leaders of ACVC, the peasants' organisation. These are people our delegation met with in July. So this is what matters, that I support the struggle of people to improve their lives, and who do it without resorting to associating with violent groups, no matter what the government says. As LC's song says, "ring the bells that still can ring".

2 comments:

Debbie said...

So will you be doing the CPT training?? :) :)

erika said...

The application is due on Monday. I've filled it out, but haven't sent it yet. I'm still thinking about whether I have the emotional stamina to live with people for 4 weeks. Wimpy, in the bigger scheme of things; perhaps I need to develop the stamina by doing it; perhaps I should just recognize my limitations and contribute in other ways. Still don't know.