Friday, July 21, 2006

Her statement made to the court

"Thank you for the opportunity to say a few things.


I would like to first apologize to everyone who has been hurt by my actions. It was not my intention to hurt anyone or to invoke fear. I'm sorry my actions had that effect.

These actions were motivated by a deep sense of despair and anger at the deteriorating state of the global environment and the escalating inequities within society. But I realized years ago this was not an effective or appropriate way to effect positive change. I now know that it is better to act from love than from anger, better to create than destroy and better to plant gardens than to burn down buildings.
I have taken responsibility for what I've done and will make amends by being a voice for peace in an increasingly hostile and polarized world.

Thank you."