Kate P wrote: I read the article - is Ms. Haidar participating in the hunger strike because of the detainment of 7 Sahawari human rights activists? posted 11/30/2009 at 10:08 AM

Andy S wrote: Expelling someone for something they wrote on a form seems a bit over zealous, especially as it was not threatening or harmful to any individual or group. That action is a clear violation of human rights. Another illustration of how colonial borders which do not take into consideration cultures, ethnic groups, languages, or traditional land use, continue to cause problems. That is why democratic freedoms are so important. We need to be more concerned with peoples needs and less distracted by bureaucratic concepts. posted 11/30/2009 at 10:42 AM

Dawn E wrote: Go, Jose! He continues to do such great work in the world. posted 12/1/2009 at 8:24 AM

Jes W wrote: Andy S wrote: We need to be more concerned with peoples needs and less distracted by bureaucratic concepts. So true! Can you imagine what would happen if we stopped letting bureaucracy and other types of borders (geographical and otherwise) separate us from our personal and common humanity? We waste so much time keeping people out of things. In Jose's book Funu, he talks about being arrested due to some statements he made against the government in East Timor while in a pub with friends--this lead to his exile. How many more unsung heroes are out there taking a stand? I've started an "Unsung Heroes" thread in the general chat. Anyone have someone's story to tell? posted 12/1/2009 at 8:58 AM

Jes W wrote: Put your unsung heroes here! Unsung Heroes Message Board posted 12/1/2009 at 9:30 AM

Theresa K wrote: I had not heard of Haidar before and it looks like she is doing great work against difficult odds. I am glad that Jose stood up for her and brought her some recognition so we can learn more about the situation in Western Sahara. posted 12/2/2009 at 4:15 PM