Yesterday was the 50th anniversary of the day I started copying the Pentagon Papers. My older son @RobertEllsberg was 13 when he helped me for several nights in that action of whistleblowing civil disobedience. This helped shape his life of right livelihood, as described here:
Heidi Schlumpf @HeidiSchlumpf
2 Oct 2019
Whistleblowing is about truth-telling, says @RobertEllsberg. And he should know, since he helped his father, @DanielEllsberg, one of our country's most significant whistleblowers so far. My story: ncronline.org/news/justice/r…

Oct 3, 2019 · 7:58 PM UTC

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Replying to @DanielEllsberg @Snowden @RobertEllsberg
You used a photocopying machine? Does it still exist? If so it belongs in a museum.
Replying to @DanielEllsberg @RobertEllsberg
Thank you, Mr. Ellsberg, for your valiant service to our nation.
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Replying to @DanielEllsberg @RobertEllsberg
To me, sir, this remains the greatest act of courage and patriotism in American history. I am deep grateful to you and hope very much to shake your hand one day (as would the high school students I teach).
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Replying to @DanielEllsberg @RobertEllsberg
Mr Ellsberg, for 50 years you & I have been on this earth together, benefiting from the courage you had on that day, copying the papers. Today, as I have done many times, silently, over the years... I thank you. With warmth, gratitude, and appreciation, I thank you. Be well Sir.
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Replying to @DanielEllsberg @MillerTimeCars @RobertEllsberg
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Replying to @DanielEllsberg @RobertEllsberg
We need more patriots like you now more than ever.
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Replying to @DanielEllsberg @RobertEllsberg
And you’re probably both proud of one another for your life choices. ✊
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Replying to @DanielEllsberg @RobertEllsberg
...in today’s bizarro world authorities would have tried to relocate your son and accused you of abusive parenting... were lucky they didnt!
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Replying to @DanielEllsberg @RobertEllsberg
Thank you
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