Update on Whistleblower John Kiriakou

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Catherine J. Frompovich
Activist Post

As my readers probably know, I’m a pen pal with whistleblower John Kiriakou, [1] who is serving time in the federal pen at Loretto, Pennsylvania, for exposing the waterboarding of al-Qaeda prisoners that was taking place in Guantanamo Bay prison in Cuba.

Even though John’s whistleblowing happened during the Bush-Cheney administration, it was the Obama administration that prosecuted him, apparently to make an example of Mr. Kiriakou for others to note what happens to whistleblowers.

I have written about John a couple of times: “Whistleblowers, Prison, and More…” and “Campaign for Release of Whistleblower John Kiriakou.” In this article, I’d like to share some very good news regarding my friend John Kiriakou. I’ll share what he wrote in the letter I just received:

I had some great news this week. The Peace and Justice Center of Sonoma County, CA, gave me their “2014 Peacemaker of the Year” Award. The Executive Director will accept it on my behalf on November 9. I wish I could be there. 

Thanks again for thinking of me! It’s always great hearing from you.

Congratulations! John. I’m so very proud of you, as I’m certain your wife, family, and friends are too. However, in my humbler opinion, ALL whistleblowers should be honored for the risks they take knowingly to expose the crimes of government, science, medicine, law, and any segment of society where the dirty, hidden secrets that affect our lives are plotted and carried out.

Again, I salute all who stand up and disclose what amounts to tyranny no matter where and at whatever levels it is found. Job well done, Mr. John Kiriakou! History will not forget you, and neither should we during your time in prison. It’s my pleasure being your pen pal friend.

Notes:
[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Kiriakou

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Catherine J Frompovich (website) is a retired natural nutritionist who earned advanced degrees in Nutrition and Holistic Health Sciences, Certification in Orthomolecular Theory and Practice plus Paralegal Studies. Her work has been published in national and airline magazines since the early 1980s. Catherine authored numerous books on health issues along with co-authoring papers and monographs with physicians, nurses, and holistic healthcare professionals. She has been a consumer healthcare researcher 35 years and counting.

Two of Catherine’s more recent books on Amazon.com are Our Chemical Lives And The Hijacking Of Our DNA, A Probe Into What’s Probably Making Us Sick (2009) and Lord, How Can I Make It Through Grieving My Loss, An Inspirational Guide Through the Grieving Process (2008).