I am writing from an airport hotel in Narita, Japan after my flight to US got cancelled. We sat on the plane for 6 1/2 hours yesterday with mechanical problems. United Airlines pushed us back from the gate three different times but after sitting on the runway the plane went back to gate for more repairs. Finally, hungry, tired, and extremely frustrated, we were unloaded and had to wait in long lines to get hotel passes and then more long lines at the hotel to check-in. We still have no idea when the plane will finally leave.
Once I got to the hotel I was able to check emails and I found an enormous response to my post yesterday about Gangjeong village. (I apologize for multiple emails on the same subject, my server went wild on me and sent out 3-4 emails to each person on my list.) I've been asking people to call the South Korean Embassy in Washington DC. Several have written back saying they only got a recording but they left a message. No matter where you live just search the Internet for the nearest South Korean consulate or embassy to you and call them. Make that effort on behalf of the Gangjeong village on Jeju Island. It is the least we can do. Please help spread the word and ask others to do the same.
Thanks to Keven Zeese at the web site Popular Resistance for posting my story about the village. I'm sure many more will read about it at this very popular site. You can see it here
Hopefully I make it home tonight.
I hate flying anymore. I prefer taking the train when I can. But I am glad I was in Gangjeong village during this aerial flyover. I felt like I was in a war zone. The truth is that for villagers every day of their life is like living in a war zone.
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