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Re: 'A Few Replies' by James Penn

Posted by Observer on August 28, 2004 at 17:59:30

In Reply to: 'A Few Replies' by James Penn posted by Reposter on August 28, 2004 at 17:09:46:

What struck me the most was a comment by Cassie who asked why former top WS people don't speak out & she named Isaac Numbers in particular. Isaac was a big leader, I think he was a CRO at some point & in charge of sending money to Berg. What he could say about the inside story would be very helpful.

I have heard that he has a lot of kids to care for & work to support & I agree those kids are his first priority. But isn't there such a thing as second priorities? In my view top leaders or WSers who were 'in the know' & responsible for making the WS Nazi organization run have a responsibility to set the record straight. Penn has done this in two articles & Ed Priebe's expose of the military coups in the Philippines has helped fill huge gaps in our knowledge, but there has to be a lot more.

I know Isaac is probably ashamed of what he's done & maybe just wants to leave it behind but shouldn't he speak out for the sake of those he hurt? He was also the one who debated Rick Dupuis on Larry King Live & called him a liar. I for one would admire Isaac for speaking out & I think a lot of other people would as well. Is anyone in touch with him who could ask him about this? I'm not Isaac's judge so about all I can do is make a suggestion here & raise the question.