A Day in the Life of Lam Vo
By Debora Gordon Lam ended a recent letter with “Write me when you find the time. I certainly have all the time in the world to wait.” This prompted me […]
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Alicia’s Story
I asked her what she would say directly to Lam if she could speak to him. At first, she was silent. And after a moment, tears flowed from her eyes, and her mother followed suit. Soon, all three of us were crying. What can someone say to someone else who caused such grievous injury? Finally, she just said that she would ask, “Why did you do this?” She said there was nothing Lam could say to her.
GUNS Part III: Protection 2012
Recently, two Oakland Voices writers offered very different views on whether owning guns is a bad idea for Oakland and people in general, or just common sense preparedness for life in a tough town. But it didn't stop there. They read each other's piece, and replied.
GUNS Part I: When in Rome… Stay Strapped!
Gun violence is rocking our city. But at Oakland Voices, not everyone agrees on whether or not owning them creates or feeds a culture of violence, or if it's just smart self-defense. Two of our correspondents have very different perspectives on the need for guns in our homes and society. Here, one has his say.
GUNS Part II: For My Students & City, The Case for a Life Unarmed
Gun violence is rocking our city. But at Oakland Voices, not everyone agrees on whether or not owning them creates or feeds a culture of violence, or if it's just smart self-defense. Two of our correspondents have very different perspectives on the need for guns in our homes and society. Here, one has her say.
Alicia’s Story
I asked her what she would say directly to Lam if she could speak to him. At first, she was silent. And after a moment, tears flowed from her eyes, and her mother followed suit. Soon, all three of us were crying. What can someone say to someone else who caused such grievous injury? Finally, she just said that she would ask, “Why did you do this?” She said there was nothing Lam could say to her.
GUNS Part III: Protection 2012
Recently, two Oakland Voices writers offered very different views on whether owning guns is a bad idea for Oakland and people in general, or just common sense preparedness for life in a tough town. But it didn't stop there. They read each other's piece, and replied.
GUNS Part I: When in Rome… Stay Strapped!
Gun violence is rocking our city. But at Oakland Voices, not everyone agrees on whether or not owning them creates or feeds a culture of violence, or if it's just smart self-defense. Two of our correspondents have very different perspectives on the need for guns in our homes and society. Here, one has his say.
GUNS Part II: For My Students & City, The Case for a Life Unarmed
Gun violence is rocking our city. But at Oakland Voices, not everyone agrees on whether or not owning them creates or feeds a culture of violence, or if it's just smart self-defense. Two of our correspondents have very different perspectives on the need for guns in our homes and society. Here, one has her say.