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jorgelito · 11-14-2004, 12:07 AM

Thank you for starting this thread and saying a few words about Iris Chang.

I was a bit surprised that on such a big board that this is the only thread concerning this huge event. I tend to be shy and introverted (yes even behind the anonymity of the 'net') but I can stay silent no more. Someone has to carry on the dialogue Iris Chang started and illuminate those that don't know.

This event is probably more profound than any of us realize. Aside from the tragic circumstances surrounding an abrupt ending, humanity has lost a "voice", a talented speaker for those who cannot speak for themselves, but cry out for justice from the mass graves.

The subject she dealt with is a monumental one. For context, try to imagine a 30 year old Jewish-American woman researching and discovering the horrors and cover up of the Holocaust. To be a sole voice for unspeakable horrors, and then, to be challenged, threatened, and dismissed. I belive that to be a heavy burden to bear, and ultimately, proved too much.

I wonder, who will continue her work, carry on the fight for justice?

I met Iris Chang about a year and a half ago at a book reading and signing. TO say the least, she was an extraordinary woman. I was inspired by her.

Well, hopefully you will read that book, and maybe when you're done, pass it along to someone else, or better yet, they can purchase a copy too. I hope, in some way, something good can come from this.

Thank you for your time.

11-14-2004, 12:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
jorgelito All important elusive independent swing voter... Location: People's Republic of KKKalifornia	Thank you for starting this thread and saying a few words about Iris Chang. I was a bit surprised that on such a big board that this is the only thread concerning this huge event. I tend to be shy and introverted (yes even behind the anonymity of the 'net') but I can stay silent no more. Someone has to carry on the dialogue Iris Chang started and illuminate those that don't know. This event is probably more profound than any of us realize. Aside from the tragic circumstances surrounding an abrupt ending, humanity has lost a "voice", a talented speaker for those who cannot speak for themselves, but cry out for justice from the mass graves. The subject she dealt with is a monumental one. For context, try to imagine a 30 year old Jewish-American woman researching and discovering the horrors and cover up of the Holocaust. To be a sole voice for unspeakable horrors, and then, to be challenged, threatened, and dismissed. I belive that to be a heavy burden to bear, and ultimately, proved too much. I wonder, who will continue her work, carry on the fight for justice? I met Iris Chang about a year and a half ago at a book reading and signing. TO say the least, she was an extraordinary woman. I was inspired by her. Well, hopefully you will read that book, and maybe when you're done, pass it along to someone else, or better yet, they can purchase a copy too. I hope, in some way, something good can come from this. Thank you for your time.