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From: "helenware" <>
Subject: Re: [GENMASSACHUSETTS] Executions
Date: Thu, 10 May 2007 09:14:41 -0400
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What surprises me is that these "religious" people used such barbaric
customs to end peoples lives---and that people had to stand for it.
We have sure come a long way in 300+ years!
Thank goodness!
Helen
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From: "james twycross" <>
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Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2007 8:57 AM
Subject: Re: [GENMASSACHUSETTS] Executions


> It interesting to try and place yourself in that position, and like you
> Terri I'm glad we don't have to. However, by revisiting those rather
savage
> times it makes us, or certainly me, think of the great hardship people had
> to contend with to survive. Collectively, they were very brave people and
> they deserve to be remembered and their stories told, and I guess that's
why
> we're here engaged in this great interest. Best wishes, James.
>
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> I must agree with James -- Giles Corey must've been a very brave man. I
> remember from years ago, watching a movie about the "witch trials" and
> being very moved by ALL the victims' responses. In those days of such
> misguided beliefs, it must've been a very hard decision to make --
> whether to "confess" and live but be labled a witch, or to not confess
> and die. Sorta made me question myself as to what I would do.
> Really glad enlightenment came along!! And also pretty glad I didn't
> live in those times.
>
> Terri
>
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