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Where Truth Is No Defence I Where Truth Is No Defence, I Want To Break Free attack him. No-one disliked him. And so we walked away from school thinking about finding some lovely girls at Kyneton! Yes, there were some lovely girls there, though I had a girl at Woodend. But whenever a group of boys is on the prowl, nothing ever happens. We would have been pleased to see Veal marry Miss Edna Pool, the wonderful music teacher. Her task was not an easy one in an environment where many students did not care for classical music. It was not surprising for me to note the rapid decline of music teaching in Victoria’s schools. Twenty years later the scene was somewhat better – but the reluctance or general inertia is just as marked. At Edenhope, where I completed my matriculation, it was a different matter as regards discipline. By this time the education system is entirely voluntary – anyone who does not wish to learn may exit the system. Many students who make it to Year 11 – and this is a worldwide phenomenon – cannot bring along the discipline to complete the final school year. So, what had to be done? The final school year was adapted to such students – it was a democratic right of all students to achieve success at school. The dumbing down of the Western nations had begun. I look back on my education and thank those who dared fail me. No work and thought = no results. But that kind of philosophy is still considered to be oppressive and discriminatory – even racist and anti-Semitic. And here we are again at what is moving my mind at this present time. The thought that brought me to Mannheim Prison, the reflection on what transgression I have allegedly perpetrated, and whether actual physical imprisonment is a disciplinary measure befitting my alleged crime. What is my crime? Thinking and talking about those terrible allegations levelled against Germans: That they systematically, industrially, exterminated European Jewry in homicidal gas chambers. * * * Wednesday, 8 September 1999 Hofgang – Hubertus not well. Kraftsport OK. No Social Training Group from 2 p.m. Umschluß OK. 8.30 p.m.: Germany vs Northern Ireland – the latter wins the game. Thursday, 9 September 1999 9.9.99 = ‘Schnappsdatum’. The media is full of hype about this date. Couples have been coupling themselves since 0.01 a.m. – I wish them luck. I become extremely homesick because German and Swiss television screened live – from around 9 a.m. – the spectacular scaling of the north 214 After Five Months side of Switzerland’s Mount Eiger (3970 m). I am reminded of my own climbing around Wimmera’s Mount Arapiles area with my son and his two cousins and nephew. Now I lie on my simple prison bed and watch and dream. For a while I share this with loved ones back home. It moves me to see these four experienced climbers meet the challenge: Evelyn Binsack (32), Ralf Dujmovits (37), Hansrudi Gertsch (33) and Stephan Siegrist (27). Each carries a 5 kg media pack which permits us to see and hear what they are up to at all times. A special helmet fitted with a camera and microphone makes it possible. I recall how Heather Phillips taught me the basic 3-1 steps of climbing: one roaming grip and three firm. Natimuk, just a few kilometres from Mount Arapiles, has Jon and Brigitte Muir residing there – both are world-class climbers. Friday, 10 September 1999 Continued watching the climb as I cleaned my room – the climbers slept on a small ridge – and continued their climb before sunrise. Hubertus also cleaning room – we share a coffee. The dawning of the day – a beautiful sunrise. How do I know? The east side of our wing has huge windows through which I can see the rising sun – but only when out of the room. The sky is already filled with half- a-dozen jet streams. It is so clear – reminds me of Africa, nay, of home on the farm. No wonder I was not too ambitious in life. Another happy day – Andreas Röhler visited – and we talk about all sorts of things. The whole matter should not be in court because it offends against the Grundgesetz (Basic Law) to treat this historical topic in court. Just before Andreas departs he is again permitted to spend DM18 on fruit and chocolates. The latter I hand to my Umschluß mates in Hubertus’ cell, 1334 (my former one). After the visit, I return to my cell and watch the final moments of that historic moment when, at 3.30 p.m. the climbers reach their goal. There will not be a telecast of their climb down. They insisted that they not be picked up at the top – the return is the completion of the task. Frankfurter Rundschau item: An interview with state security chief, Peter Frisch, who claims that a democracy must cope with right-wing extremism, as allegedly embodied by the DVU and skinheads. Saturday, 11 September 1999 My legs and feet swelling still there – why? Is there something in the sauce or gravy at lunchtime that does not agree with me. This is the second time that it has happened. Hofgang helped reduce the swelling a little – no wonder sitting around is death for me. Either walk or lie down. Except when I attend the opera. 215 Where Truth Is No Defence, I Want To Break Free Frankfurter Rundschau items: Mario Vagas Lolsa writes about Dr Jack Kervorkian (‘Dr Death’) receiving a 10 to 25-year prison sentence in the USA state of Michigan. He has now gone on a hunger strike, and on the same day on which this was announced, the state announces that force-feeding of hunger strikers is prohibited. They are to be informed in writing of the consequences of their actions. Kervorkian’s lawyers cannot follow this logic because it is exactly that which applies in the argument that had him convicted, namely, the state is now permitting a person to suicide. It is assisting Kervorkian in his death-wish. The whole episode has further brought the taboo topic of euthanasia into the open – and that is a good thing. It is a pity that fear of death permeates our entire society and sick people who wish to suicide ought to be given an ear. In Holland the freedom of choice card is played out without inhibition. * There is also a full-page article by Daniela Dahn, a writer from Berlin, who focuses on the problem faced by democracies that call themselves ‘open societies’ but exercise censorship. She is critical of the current democratic economic system. It reminds me of Dr W. De Maria’s criticism of the democratic system as such: the only freedom we have is to go shopping! Dahn says that if the Grundgesetz is used to retain the status quo, then it is legitimate to challenge those who misuse the Constitution. It is done to intimidate those who think beyond a certain point. The concept of Verfassungsfeind (constitutional enemy) is nothing but an ideological Disziplinierungskeule, a means of disciplining individuals. It aims to shroud the question about power so that it is not asked. Again, what’s new? Sunday, 12 September 1999 A day of rest. Hofgang. Lunch. Umschluß. Good night. Monday, 13 September 1999 An uneventful day until a visit from Bock after lunch – 11.30 a.m. Information from home – good comfort. This evening Australian literary great, Les Murray, appears in the Literaturehaus in Frankfurt at 8 p.m. A Frankfurt cinema, Orfeos Erben, features New Zealand films from 16 to 22 September. Why can I not attend? Will have to ask the court for special treatment! 216 After Five Months On this day Professor Arthur Butz writes to The Sydney Morning Herald (Appendix 30). Ryba’s article, which had stimulated Butz to establish telephone contact with him, was published by The Sydney Morning Herald on 5 May 1999 (Appendix 30). On 11 September Butz sent Ryba a copy of his Pohl trial testimony as Jerzy Bielski and on 12 September he wrote to tell him that he had sent a copy to Faurisson (Appendix 30). Tuesday, 14 September 1999 Off to the prison hospital about my legs – will receive extra ration which contains fruit. Watched the Bubis memorial live coverage on the television. It amazed me to hear pure Volksverhetzung (incitement to hatred against a people) coming from a number of people. Martin Walser is referred to as ‘Der Mann vom Bodensee’. The contempt expressed so openly amazed me. There is something wrong somewhere. 5–7 p.m.: Umschluß – Klaus I preparing himself for tomorrow’s court case. Bible Group lively – value of money and sex! Wednesday, 15 September 1999 Good news about the Verfassungsgericht permitting witnesses from overseas to appear in a German court via video. This makes me think and revise my attitude towards fighting the case. I can bring in people who would never travel to Germany for the fear of being arrested. The court’s comment is interesting: ‘ist Zulassig zur Wahrheitserforschung’ (it is permitted to find the truth). TV’s Kennzeichen D discusses the right-wing scene and its perceived threat to Germany’s political stability. Thursday, 16 September 1999 Hubertus’s birthday – 51 today. He never thought he would be celebrating this day in prison. As recently as April this year he attended his 26-year-old daughter’s wedding. Shopping in afternoon – the usual things for me but little fresh fruit and vegetables available. Friday, 17 September 1999 ZDF-TV’s Aspekte program features Spielberg’s Shoah Project which Professor Yehuda Bauer rejects because it claims too much – thinks it is kitsch.
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