Comments on: Violence Hits Home

By: Dawn Moncrief

Dawn Moncrief — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:49:21 +0000

I’d rather not use violent language in describing how the news hit me, but it felt like a punch in the stomach that won’t go away. Hearing news of Nathan’s recovery and the push to expand the hate crimes law is helpful, but the feelings remain.

Thanks, pattrice, for providing a course of action, a voice and a forum for those of us who grieve with/for Nathan and his friends/family. Thanks also for taking my post-midnight call :-).

By: veganarkey

veganarkey — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 07:26:26 +0000

There are so many powerful statements here already that I want to express a hopeless pity for the poor animal who reacted violently against Nathan. As I concluded that the attacker submitted to the least of his own nature it must be brighter for him from here on in.

Mercy for all animals, even each of us.

By: Susan C.

Susan C. — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 07:14:20 +0000

Nathan,
I did not know of this horrible incident until I read the Animals Voice newsletter tonight. After having communicated with you a few months ago and having been so impressed with your passion for helping innocent animals, your generous nature, and your upright character, I can safely conclude that this attack will only motivate you to be even more determined to press on with your mission of making the world a more merciful place. I am sure you feel only forgiveness in your heart, so as a way to honor you, I am refusing to let any feelings but forgiveness into mine. I’m sure all the animals and their human friends are sending you showers of blessing, Nathan.

By: Dan Hanley

Dan Hanley — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:18:02 +0000

Pattrice

Thanks for posting this. Mike and I are horrified and angry. There are so few of us gay vegans out there that it hurts a little more when the reality of anti-gay violence hits one of us (although it shouldn’t matter who it hits). There are so many folks in the AR movement who have anti-gay opinions that this action just reminds us to speak out against those who express their anti-gay vile.

Dan and Mike in Lakewood, Colorado

By: Felicity Brach

Felicity Brach — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 01:59:19 +0000

We need more people like you,Nathan to advocate for animals. What happened to you makes me ill. How do people get to be so hateful, & why? I hope you recover soon so you can get back to your wonderful, caring work. We all love you!
Felicity
Rochester, N.Y.