Being that your a leftist Roz, I know that you don't realize when you insult
people, so I'll forgive you. Kate is not an academic (thank God). She's a
journalist. I will be happy to talk into your camera if you will agree to treat
my views with the same respect you treat others'.
RozNews@aol.com wrote:
> David Horowitz writes
> <The fact that I am quoted in the book seems to be a taint on the author. Why
> Roz, did you justemail me and ask to interview me if that is the case? (I
> think we can forget that interview now.) Kate Coleman, who has written pieces
> documenting the
> Panthers' criminality and their responsibility for the murder of Betty Van
> Patter is a committed "progressive" in the sense of that term that people on
> this list would understand. >
>
> Kate is a good academic and I never said that panthers did not commit crimes
> . I know you have had alot of experience with the panthers and have many
> stories to tell about your work with them in the sixties/seventies. Last
> week while in Calif. Kate suggested that I interview you. Your stories of
> what you experienced with the panthers is part of history. Why would you get
> pissy with me about interviewing you about your experiences after I mention
> that you are quoted many times in Pearsons book. What I object to is
> lumping all panthers as criminals. There were panthers that did horrible
> things including murders, tortures , burnings etc.
> As academics we have to think about all the facts. If we talk about the Alex
> Rackley murder it is important to include the fact that the torture session
> was led by a police informer.
> Come on David do a video interview with me.
> my best, roz payne
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