"It is an important old Testament story of justice in response to oppression.
But in our time, we are working together with information, art, and democracy
to stop the virtual siege of our communities
and to stop those who misinterpret such stories to mean
that they can play God with the lives of people who believe differently than they do.
He paused and then said to my mother,
"When you have time I would like to hear more about your childhood.
Perhaps your father's refusal to work on weapons of destruction
is an omen of the peace achieved nonviolently that we seek."
"The sun is out, It is the day of our wedding celebration day," I said.
Let us go outside where there is a view to the ...."
I wanted to say "peaceful hillside" but I was mindful of the white tower
that was always visible on the hillside across from our cabin.