Comments on: Episode 27: He Died For Nothing

By: alwayshope

alwayshope — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 22:35:22 +0000

I like this idea too. Think about it Steve.
Another of my favorites is Episode #15 “The ruthless bunch”.
This really is powerful stuff.

By: iowametal76

iowametal76 — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 18:32:55 +0000

Ditto here in Chicago - many, many of whom would LOVE to give this a run, I’ve no doubt.

By: Chuck

Chuck — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 17:26:44 +0000

Go for it Phil! We have a lot of good playwrights here in the Seattle area & a lot of good theaters. (Of course Steve might have other Ideas.)

By: Again

Again — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 06:53:42 +0000

Simon Jester

if community theater groups all over the place

great idea - theater groups attract the sort of people needed now - and they fly under the radar of mainstream…

Politically controlling six TV channels does not mean controlling the heads of the people who work there or the reaction of the people who are struggling to get to the end of the month with their wages Hear no evil, report no evil

quote from italy - where Berlusconi now wants to duplicate George “I’mAboveLaw” Bush’s success by recounting until the counting “proves” his victory

- but also: where Adriano Celentano was able to prove, that “politically controlling six TV channels does not mean controlling the heads of the people”:

In October 2005, popular entertainer Adriano Celentano launched a three-hour variety show, Rockpolitik, that railed against censorship and showcased blacklisted news people and performers. The first episode received near-record ratings

it can be done

By: Simon Jester

Simon Jester — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 05:49:25 +0000

Even better… Steve, have you ever considered the possibility of turning parts of the Cafe series into a stageplay? Imagine the effect this could have if community theater groups all over the place started staging production of your powerful writing. Reading this is breathtaking, but having the emotional impact of it amplified by actors who care about the message would be even more powerful.

Phil Zack (Sweet Spirit Candles, Renton, WA)

By: alwayshope

alwayshope — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 00:25:50 +0000

I’m glad I am at home because I am weeping too.

“You can waste a hero’s life as easily as anybody else’s.”

That is powerful stuff, I agree with musicteacher that more people should read these sentiments, these beautifully put arguments against “staying the course”. This imaginary cafe is rooted in truth and honor and managed by an eloquent, passionate patriot.
I love reading the Episodes, I wish everybody could read them.
Thank you, Steve

By: Chuck

Chuck — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 00:02:17 +0000

Put my signature & donation on the list.

Chuck

By: armagh444

armagh444 — Mon, 10 Apr 2006 23:53:25 +0000

A heart-rending story, beautifully told. Thank you.

By: musicteacher

musicteacher — Mon, 10 Apr 2006 22:25:31 +0000

I’m thinking - could we pay for “Episode 27: He Died For Nothing” as an AP or Reuters full page advertisement? It could appear with signatures of the thousands of people who would pay to print the truth throughout the country. Motive: to teach… in Chester’s honor. As learning begins to dawn for those who realize no sacrifices in this war, Chester’s family, together, can allow his dream to live on.

Storytelling has always been the most powerful teacher of history. Chester knew that. Thank you, John and Elaine, for entrusting your story to us - my thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

By: iowametal76

iowametal76 — Mon, 10 Apr 2006 16:12:39 +0000

I’m sitting at my desk at work reading this right now, and I had to nearly bite through my tongue to keep from openly weeping.

Thank you Steve.