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Comment on A Brad Chin “Quickie” by Andy

Andy — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 04:48:58 +0000

Moleskines are also available at Borders!

Comment on A Brad Chin “Quickie” by Andy

Andy — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 04:48:10 +0000

Glad you enjoy the NetBook.

Comment on Locked Up Abroad: Peru by krista

krista — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 07:36:56 +0000

hmm, so who is this ‘S’?
I have been in Africa, again, just getting back into Los Angeles and reality (grrrr). If anyone would like to write me, I am open to communicating and or answering questions, please feel free to email me (my email is on my website).
http://www.thereelproject.org

thank you all for the comments.

krista

Comment on Locked Up Abroad: Peru by S

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 16:00:35 +0000

Just to clarify, I was responding to many of the comments left on this sight that ignorantly claim the girls were stupid and in no way manipulated. I did not mean to imply that Brad himself said those things.

Comment on Locked Up Abroad: Peru by Alison

Alison — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:03:33 +0000

I think that the people involved in the series are greedy and naive. I can’t imagine being in that kind of situation–probably because I would never put myself in that situation. I also think part of it is cultural. Do you notice that none of the people featured in these shows are black? (And no, it’s not because black people don’t travel, or can’t afford to) African American children are taught to have a healthy fear of authority, the police, etc. We are so often the targets of racism, that we have a pretty good radar about what situations to stay out of. Case in point—the young lady who went to Aruba and turned up missing. Who the hell goes to a foreign country, gets drunk and leaves with a strange foreigner? Why would you get in a car with a stranger? They teach you that in first grade!

Why would you let someone talk you into going to a foreign country to smuggle drugs? Why would you agree to walk into the fire for a stranger who wants you to do something illegal? If it’s so easy, why isn’t HE doing it? Why do you think you’re smart enough to trick customs agents, the police AND narcotics dogs? For $5,000, no less!

I get really nervous when I watch these shows on NatGeo. The one last night about the guy in Lima almost had me sick with anticipation for this guy. But in the end, he was STUPID! To go to a foreign country with no money with a girl you met weeks before?

I travel abroad too. I stay my butt on the cruise ship, then when it’s time to get off, I stay in the tourist areas. Then I get back on and go home.

Common sense, people.

Comment on Locked Up Abroad: Peru by S

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 03:31:57 +0000

Whether you want to believe it or not, these girls WERE manipulated. You say they were “dumb” but I knew them personally (friends in high school) and they were not dumb girls by any stretch. As a teenager, one can be incredibly naive and easily taken advantage of. You don’t know what their situation was at the time and what caused two intelligent girls to fall for whatever promises these guys made.

You also aren’t likely to have had experience with guys like the ones that used these girls. You cannot make judgments or accusations without experience. You have no idea of the powerful ways in which these people convince easily impressionable young women (it’s usually girls more than guys). The girls were naive, impressionable, careless, and manipulated (some have chosen to use the word tricked).

If you speak with Krista today and listen to what she has to say, you would see that she is far from dumb and has obviously grown incredibly over the years showing that naivete and carelessness, not stupidity, got the best of her.

Comment on Locked Up Abroad: Peru by krista

krista — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:25:09 +0000

Marcie, Timothy!!!! How are you? Please email me!
barneskrista@gmail.com
I am leaving for Africa again in three weeks- headed back to northern Zambia and the DRC. Much looking forward to getting back in touch- thank you for the comments.
with love,
krista

Comment on Explanation of inevitable pain, thwart destruction by Bradtastic

Bradtastic — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 19:22:55 +0000

It’s always nice knowing that people care, somewhere… I’m not one to become overwhelmed or even mildly “struck” by loneliness, but I’m not immune.

Although my condition occasionally brings immense sadness and pain, I’m aware that it does fulfill balance; it creates the other end of the scale, and forces me to enjoy the “good times” to the fullest.

Comment on Explanation of inevitable pain, thwart destruction by France

France — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 03:15:33 +0000

Lovely…you’re a great writer, I like the fonts very nice. =)

Comment on Explanation of inevitable pain, thwart destruction by Gayle

Gayle — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:44:22 +0000

This was beautiful.
Thank you.
I have, sometimes to my great surprise, ended up really cherishing my suffering for bringing out the best of myself as a human being.