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Jan 21

Hi, Joe

I would ask how you're doing these days, but considering how our last encounter ended, you'd probably think I was being snarky.  Nothing could be further from the truth. Learning of your arrest left me stunned and saddened, and that's truly all I have to convey right now. Liz gave me this address for you when she and I texted back and forth a few days ago. I hesitated to write, but then figured you might be open to hearing from me since Liz had my number and reached out regarding bail.

As for bail, I'm sorry I couldn't help out. It's a crazy high amount they set for you. I think Laura may be right in her perception that they want to make an example of you and a few others who are just regular guys whose plight will act as a deterrent to other regular guys considering civil disobedience. Is that what you consider it to be, civil disobedience, or is it still in your mind straightforward patriotic expression and duty taken to a level you feel is necessary? Just trying to understand.

Whatever the case, I'm sorry to say I'm not in a position to contribute right now. I don't know if you heard, but I 've been out of work since shortly after we last spoke. Back injury. Surgery is probably in my near future, but they're trying less aggressive treatments first. PT and injections. Not much relief so far. I'm already blowing through savings and filed for disability, but you know how that goes. Initial applications are usually denied. So, I'm tapped out financially.

I didn't think it appropriate to get into your finances too much with Liz, but I'm worried for her and the kids. I'm assuming she still works just part-time? Did you plan for potentially being out of commission before this Capitol thing (sorry, don't know what to call it)? Did you realize arrest was a possibility and think about how it would affect your business? Things were already slow because of COVID, right? Or did you think there was a a plan from the top that was going to assure your protection and the movement's success?

I have a lot of questions, but this isn't the time. I'm sure you're stressed by being in such a predicament and in an environment you probably never envisioned being part of your life story. I'm struggling for the right words here, so I'll wrap this up. Safe to say that for now you and I both have little more than reflection time and worry on our hands, so we might as well correspond. If you're open to it. I don't have funds, but I can support by writing regularly. As least that will give you something to pass the time. 

This feels a little strange. I can't recall the last time I wrote an actual letter and put it in the mail. Letter writing is a thing of the past, a lot art, sadly. Letter writing and so many other things fallen by the wayside.

Anyway...hit me back if and when you feel like it. 

Indy

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