A number of Berks County residents traveled to Washington DC to be present at Congressional briefings and rally. Ardith Cunningham spoke with one of the participants. Here is the interview.
Ardith: So I thought this was going to be taped and I'd get a link?
Madam X: We had initially decided to do that, but then our group thought better of it. A number were afraid of retaliation.
A: Wow. So in America, you find it necessary to disguise your identity in order to prevent retaliation against your families?
MX: Yes.
A: Retaliation by whom?
MX: Elected officials and others that work in the system that do not wish for their dirty laundry ,or dirty deeds you could say, to be aired.
A: The system....define what you mean.
MX: Those in the court system as well as in the "child protection" division. Child protection should be in quotes please.
A: So you are all down there, this thing was planned a while ago and today there is a government shut down.
MX: We are participating in a historic event! On some level though, it's mass chaos down here.
A: I suppose you could say that.Tell me what you've done so far down there.
MX: Well, I'd love to, but that is probably not wise. Anything that is said and done can and will be misconstrued and will appear as court evidence at some point and used against the person who said and did it.
A: (laughs) Really?
MX: Yes, really.
(un-named participant) Yeah. Like Nancy for example. Nasty Nancy.
A: Nancy? Who is Nancy exactly? And who was that???? (laughing)
MX: I can't really say lest others get in trouble and lest it affect court cases.
A: Wow this is just absurd!
MX: Isn't it though? It really is.
A: Yet you seem very calm about it. I mean, you are at a rally, a boisterous group surrounding you and the government has shut down and you are....remarkably calm.
MX: I try to remain level headed in all situations.
A: Okay. In general, you have been?
MX: Meeting with people and talking.
A: Meeting and talking and remaining level headed. That sounds simple enough. Can you tell me specifically what you have been talking about or who you have been talking with?
MX:(laughs) Not really. I'm sorry. Again, refer back to the retaliation comments made prior.
A: So you have been meeting with people in Washington DC and talking to them about issues about?
MX: Family court and child protection agencies issues that we are dealing with in Berks County.
A: You aren't going to make this interview easy, are you?(laughs)
MX: I'm sorry. But sadly, this is necessary given the very tense climate that exists in Berks County. Being secretive is necessary to protect innocent children.
A: There was a rally in front of the White House?
MX: There was.
A: I suppose you can not confirm if the Berks County group participated in the rally?
MX: You are correct.
A: Tell me about tonight. I have heard that the group was invited to speak...
MX: Yes, we are very excited about that. We've been asked to speak at a Missionary Conference at a church tonight outside the DC area.
A: How did this all arise?
MX: Well, it is amazing how things work out sometimes. I probably shouldn't give details.
A: So tonight you plan to attend this conference and speak on the situation in Berks County.
MX: Yes. Myself and others.
A: And then?
MX: We'll have to see, won't we? Tomorrow there are more events scheduled in DC.
A: Well, I have to say, this is the strangest interview I've ever done.
MX: (laughing) Exactly how many interviews have you done Ardith?
A: (laughing) Well, not too many since I retired to be truthful. Well, thank you Madam X. Take care and keep talking and meeting people down in Washington DC!
MX: Thank you Ardith!!!
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