When I return to Washington
[complete essay] for my arraignment in federal court this week, it will be by car, not
gyrocopter. My flying days are over, perhaps forever. Accepting responsibility
for my actions means I accept their consequences, which I always took
seriously. As my freedom rests in the court’s hands, my hope is that Americans
will understand why I took the risk to deliver them a message: We the people
must pay attention to democracy.
Everyone is entitled to an opinion about my flight over the
Mall last month, but I did not commit this peaceful protest thoughtlessly. The
most important requirements were met: No one was hurt, no property was damaged
and the message was delivered. It was a message Americans agree with.
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