WWAG Mission To Idaho When I left Missouri in the wee hours of the morning on May 16 nothing was on my mind or in my heart except the fact that hundreds of wolves will soon be losing their lives in a bloody massacre ordered by Gov Otter of Idaho. In the am my plane landed in Denver on time, I picked up the rental car, the weather looked to be beautiful. Not bad so far for my first outing alone in two years, though this small town country girl was feeling quite out of place. I felt I had been dropped by aliens into a futuristic domain. Still I stayed focused on my agenda to reach Boise. Gov Otter must answer for his atrocities both current and to come. What is it that drives a human being to kill the innocent? Jimmy StGoddard would soon give me that answer. What type of person who makes way for such things... Soon I would know. I went on my way meeting my first wolf warrior, Xotzin Omecihuatl, for a quick breakfast and guide to my first pick up, Steve Thomas. Thank you Xotzin or Im certain I wouldnt have found him. Ok so now Steve and I are ready to head downtown to the train where we picked up Micki Deppe and Sara Freighner. I will skip many details here as Im sure Steve doesnt want to remember me almost turning onto a bike path I mistook for a valet parking lane lol. Please keep in mind the little town I live in has only two 4way stop signs. So I call Micki to see where they are because I dont even know what they look like when I glance to my left and see a woman on a phone and I can read her lips as they are saying the words I hear in my ear lol. Ok now all together we proceed to find our hotel...simple right. Oh lord help us, we searched for 3 hrs but I can tell you I know the outskirts of that area of Denver now. Around and around we went, laughing hysterically as exhaustion and fatigue overwhelmed us. We call that part of the trip GroundHog day. Late that night Steve and I made a trip back to DIA and picked up Wind Dancer, tripled up in our beds, and the next morning were again on the road. We saw many wonders assuring us our path was being guided. Im certain the others will write of these things. With each one I was more in awe and assured that my mission to meet Otter would take place. For months I have prepared my soul to face the darkness. Driving 22 hrs straight with few hrs rest in between was exhausting but the cries of the wolves were calling to me, pulling me closer and closer. We laughed, we bickered, laughed even more, until finally the sun started to rise and I was now driving into the darkness of Idaho. The stench of feed lots was nauseating, cattle crampacked and laying nearly on top of one another, sheds falling down and junked vehicles littering the landscape. An obvious clue as to the disrespect that lies within the hearts of those who are blessed with this beautiful wilderness. I get to our room and collapsed from exhaustion. It is now Sunday the 18. So many events tried to deter us, yet we fought through each one. That even I had the honor of finally meeting Jimmy and his beautiful family. The overwhelming presence of the spirit if our Creator was strong within this man. I clung to every gentle word he spoke, absorbing it into my being. Coming to learn that the evils and killings come so easily to those who have severed the heart from the mind. Yet our victories will come as more and more beings who make choices with their hearts are brought back here through the spirit of the buffalo and the wolf. We fight for their lives because it is the right thing to do. And that is what we did on Monday May 19. Our group was running a bit behind as we had many little things here and there to accomplish on the way. Most were already at the park across the street with a reported when we arrived. I bailed from the van asking Steve and John Idema to park the van and bring the bull horn and signs. Once across the street I didnt really have much time for introductions. Jimmy gave the blessing and as I was giving the interview with the reporter the WWAG group went across the street to the State House in full force. Ok interview over and now Ive joined the others. Wow Im met with hostility by two WWAG members. I dont allow it to side track me from the mission...demanding protection for our wolves. It was thrilling to be joined by residents of Idaho who had seen our protest on FB!! Total strangers who came to speak for the wolves. As Jimmy was on the steps speaking, now with the bull horn in his hand, to my left a large black car pulled up and out stepped gov Otter. Im screaming to the others but they cant hear me so I start screaming at otter telling him to come talk to us. He glances at me quickly and proceeds out of sight. Now my entire focus has changed. I know he us unside. Omg my insides are charging, i try to stay focused. What to do what to do!! So many passed by honking and howling in support. Only a couple of anti wolf bullies came through and were too much the cowards to have a conversation with us. I watch the media, they are leaning, bored, one reporter is missing. I decide its time to try for an arrest, Wind Dancer says she will too. We try blocking the doors Otter went in. No traffic. I cant be still. We need to go inside. We will take the fight to him. Wind Dancer and I are going to Otters office!! Who wants to go!? We gather at the top of the stairs. I will never forget the feeling as I ascended to the top. One step at a time, fearless and focused, drawing courage from those around me and especially Wind Dancer who matched me step for step, glancing over at each other as each foot took its turn. Not many in number but fierce in spirit we walked through the marbled hall led by Jimmys two oldest children. We are now inside and asking to see our enemy. The secretary plays her game of calling numbers and stating no one can be reached. Tells us otter has left. Im not buying it but tell her his assistant or a rep will be fine. Nope she says no one available. Hmmm, the couch looks comfy, I sit down and tell her thats great, I will be here waiting until someone talks to us. We arent leaving. Dagmar continues talking to her and giving her facts and information. Now a Statesman and a reporter has joined us. Soon a rep with DNR arrives and takes us to a connference room where we are all seated at a large table. The questions and discussion gets heated at times. He is clearly passing the buck and at times clueless. Im certain he was educated by a handful of warriors that day. Im informed media is out front. Something inside nudges me to excuse myself from that room and head out the door. Im stopped in my tracks!! Ahead and slightly around the corner sits Gov Otter in a leaned back relaxed pose, slightly leaning onto the shoulder of the reporter that had disappeared from outside earlier, Rocky from the Idaho Sportsman!!! I dont even remember thinking, I just turned around quietly, went back to the room and motioned for Evie, the Idaho resident running the video, to come join me. Holy shites!!!! This is really going to happen. I dont remember walking ti him, it was as though i simply appeared before him, stuck out my hand and said, Gov Otter, Ive been waiting to talk to you. He squeezd my hand with force as he stood and I squeezed his back equally hard. He was tall and arrogant. He tried to be humorous, serious, factual with lies, but in the end he could not hide his hatred for wolves and the fact they are being killed because the Democrats put them there and We never wanted them here. he said. This is his way if showing the world that his party is in control. When you hear the entire conversation you will be appalled!! Now the others have come out of the room and are headed towards us. Obviously Otter is feeling cornered and says he has to go. Im ticked because I wasnt done with him. Im shouting down the hall after him that Americans believe what youre doing is wrong Gov Otter. He shrugs his shoulders as he makes his exit. We go back outside and the others are taking a break as the reporters left. Im on the phone with peter and he encourages us to keep going. Otter will say he won if we stop. So we reassembled, steve took the horn back up the stairs, we all met at the top blocking the doors and channel 6 came back out. With all the taunting, yelling in the horn, and storming the halls, we could not provoke an arrest. Otter has been put on notice and exposed. There are now warriors inside the state who will be continuing to demand protection for the wolf along side of us. The fight for what is right must continue. I know our action has helped. Yet, still it was horrible leaving and knowing are beloveds still face death. We must go back! Peter Souza
Posted on: Fri, 23 May 2014 14:51:36 +0000
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