Comments on: Why we stayed inside

By: Twit Wit Radio Pacifica KPFA Berkeley

Twit Wit Radio Pacifica KPFA Berkeley — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 01:56:15 +0000

Submissive Obedient Syndrome is evenly distributed
among abused populations. As is Stockholm Syndrome.

3:50 in “Fear Management”

http://www.kpfa.org/archive/id/91112

By: Twit Wit Radio Pacifica KPFA Berkeley

Twit Wit Radio Pacifica KPFA Berkeley — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 01:55:19 +0000

Submissive Obedient Syndrome is evenly distributed
among abused populations. As is Stockholm Syndrome.

3:50 in “Fear Management”

By: Kristine

Kristine — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:19:18 +0000

Here in JP, I sent an email invite to about 30 families for a pick up baseball game in a local, somewhat secluded park. My feeling that KIDS NEED TO PLAY was far stronger than the level of risk I felt. I discussed with my 8 and 11 year old the considerations of disobeying the police and politicians’ request to “shelter in place.” One other mom showed up, with her 3 kids and 2 other kids. We had a great day of baseball, basketball, and kite flying. I took a bit of gruff from a few parents, but still felt I had made a good choice for my kids. Even though every time a helicopter went over, we thought we might get busted, and chased home. Made us appreciate the level of relative safety we enjoy daily, and made us feel for those around the world who do not. Good discussions with the kids that evening.

By: This Is Why I Suggested “Calm Down” | The Ratliff Writings™

This Is Why I Suggested “Calm Down” | The Ratliff Writings™ — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 23:22:20 +0000

[...] event. Boston citizens, for the most part, were NOT “cowering in fear” at all while asked to be inside. Some TV and online media outlets were saying otherwise [...]

By: Ruby Jo Faust

Ruby Jo Faust — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 21:13:22 +0000

Good comment, Joho, and I believe Dave Winer is spot on. However, far too many of my neighbors here in the deep South are dedicated Red Staters and military hawks. My own education, work, and views are informed by the liberal arts, and I began reading you and Doc and sometimes Winer thanks to my engineer husband’s longtime interest in your blogs. It strikes me as ironic that I often find you three techies striking the most balanced, humane views of politics and current events that I find anywhere. Thanks for being so sane and humane.

By: Mark Dionne

Mark Dionne — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 23:33:27 +0000

I went out for a walk in Newton that day, over 5 miles away from the crime scene. I expected that at least 10% of the population would ignore the “lock down” but the streets were empty. I thought at least people would be outside in their yards–it was the best weather so far this year.

It was very strange. I was all alone. I went back inside.