tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post109969076180358280..comments2024-03-22T03:35:27.752-04:00Comments on Written Inc.: Surrounded by fearcarmilevyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00360045114379957605noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-1100310733869836522004-11-12T20:52:00.000-05:002004-11-12T20:52:00.000-05:00There's quite a bit of this where I live in Florid...There's quite a bit of this where I live in Florida, although the hatred of blacks seems more noticeable...<br /><br />keep up the good workLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04384668229076824929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-1099857355981738492004-11-07T14:55:00.000-05:002004-11-07T14:55:00.000-05:00Thanks, everyone. Your words of support are very c...Thanks, everyone. Your words of support are very comforting through an experience that, because it is so new to me, seems a little unsettling.<br /><br />I'm sure it'll all work out in the end, and I'll be a better writer because of it. But for now, your help with navigating this new environment is an absolute blessing.<br /><br />Someday, the truth of words will hopefully prevail against those who use our freedoms to spread fear and hatred. Until then, I hope none of us is cowed into giving up the good fight.carmilevyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00360045114379957605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-1099758311411432892004-11-06T11:25:00.000-05:002004-11-06T11:25:00.000-05:00In the early '90s, I dated a dentist. He was from ...In the early '90s, I dated a dentist. He was from a wealthy, influential Italian family. His mother was a descendant from "royalty" in Italy. He was extremely clean-cut, family oriented and involved heavily in the community. One night, while watching a movie on tv, he began to read outloud the names of the producers, director, etc listed on the credits, pointing out that they were all Jewish. Then, he picked up a bunch of newspapers and read outloud the named of the Editors and writers. My blood began to run cold. This guy spewed the same words of world domination through entertainment & the media. He then invited me downstairs to a storage unit in his garage. There, he displayed 5 semi-automatic guns and photos of him dressed up in fatigues. "I'm ready for when they come to town to take control," is pretty much what he said. That night was the end of the relationship and I was angry with myself for years for spending 2 months with him without realizing the inner hate sooner. You have every right to feel the fear Carmi because the hate is out there and it's covert. I saw it myself in all of its ugliness...hidden from the public eye because of a respectable job and envied social reputation. I was shocked back then and continue to feel scared and disgusted.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113523872827443664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-1099758129157953972004-11-06T11:22:00.000-05:002004-11-06T11:22:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113523872827443664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-1099748879271785152004-11-06T08:47:00.000-05:002004-11-06T08:47:00.000-05:00Your post once again provides proof, as if any was...Your post once again provides proof, as if any was needed, that there are still many wackos out in the world. I admire you for posting and writting your article in the paper. It was brave of you.Canuckehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04146718006878494362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-1099715458133149152004-11-05T23:30:00.000-05:002004-11-05T23:30:00.000-05:00Oh my goodness! That excerpt you included is so o...Oh my goodness! That excerpt you included is so off base and out of whack, that's it's almost comical! "Almost" because you can tell he sincerely feels the way that he wrote. <br /><br />It never fails to amaze me what people think in this day and age when we are allegedly an advanced society. <br /><br />Carmi, you so totally rock! Keeping wielding that pen!Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13913277364686232580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7449503.post-1099706315108694482004-11-05T20:58:00.000-05:002004-11-05T20:58:00.000-05:00Keep it up Carmi, you've got a lot of fans! I trie...Keep it up Carmi, you've got a lot of fans! I tried to write a good piece here for you but I'm not as good with the words as you are. Just keep on truckin and do what you do best. Kudos for being you!Photominerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05232338748980814124noreply@blogger.com