I was overwhelmed by the power shown from the screen.

I received a phone call from a former Argentine prisoner who was now in America and he personally knew our POC.Our human rights have to be fought for and maintained because they are easily lost to tyrants who want total control over the people.

We did not get any replies to our letters but one day.By BILL WATANABEYou occasionally hear people say something along the lines of Ive got my rights.I was to lead a letter-writing campaign for a prisoner of conscience or POC* in the Phillipines.

who assured us he was being fairly treated; later.we actually received a letter from the prison administrator.

Our letters made a difference and that was a wonderful feeling! Eventually the POC was released from prison and could return to his family.

This fight will never be over – and each generation must fight the battle to preserve their rights or face the possibility of losing them.Never in a blue moon could I do that in Japan.

Im so glad I was born and raised here.‘Maybe I can try to make a contribution.

Its a 90-minute commute in the morning.and I tried to convince (TSA workers) that if you have a smile on your face and just say a few words when the passenger is leaving.