Comments on: “Would you be able to cope?”: Letters by the children of control order detainee Mahmoud Abu Rideh

By: Andy Worthington

Andy Worthington — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 10:36:50 +0000

Todd and Eureka,
Thank you very much for your comments. I hope they will be read by Mr. Abu Rideh’s wife and children, as this kind of empathy and support is invaluable.

By: Andy Worthington

Andy Worthington — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 10:35:37 +0000

Thanks, Frances. Although I spend most of my time writing about Guantanamo, the situation in the UK needs constant attention; in particular, I’m sad to say, because so much of the control order story never makes it into the mainstream media at all.

By: Eureka Morrison

Eureka Morrison — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 19:33:18 +0000

Dear children and mom, I know words do not mean much when hearts and lives are so shattered. Hold fast, hold steady. Nothing lasts forever. Pray for your dad and mam, for your husband as often as you can. The wings of prayer fly high to God Almighty. I hold you in my heart.

By: Todd Armstrong

Todd Armstrong — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:14:30 +0000

you have to promise yourselves that you never will give up, will never stop trying to see him, write him, call him or get him out. He has one good thing in his life, his family. Somehow just knowing your family is there or somewhere brings strength.

This is an injustice caused by a very just people. They will come to understand this – you have to believe this.

You are strong and loving, use this to keep your head clear as you fight for your father. You will be in my prayers.

By: Frances Reiss

Frances Reiss — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 12:07:36 +0000

So glad whenever this kind of behavior by any nation is exposed.

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