May 31, 2004 (morning)
Exhibit #1, 2, 3: We found and removed propaganda and hate literature glued to the windows of the Storefront
Exhibit #4, 5, 6, 7: Four orthodox women showed up at Storefront, I had to leave for about an hour so I asked Susan to take their pictures for me. The woman hiding her face in a book, objected to her picture being taken and slapped and backhanded Susan.
Exhibit #8: When I got back, the orthodox women were gone and the best of the Black Hebrews was in a best 5 out of 9 match against our best (Joe). Joe won 5 to 0.
Mid-day
Exhibit #9, 10, 11: While the chess match was in process, I noticed what appeared to be some kind of nut circling the building. He was on his 4th or 5th trip around the building when I noticed….Now What!!!
The best I could figure, this guy was doing a One Man Joshua / Wall of Jericho thing.
Exhibit #12, 13: I decided to walk around the walls of the Storefront with this guy, wanting to keep a close eye on this dude. I walked him right out of the area!
Exhibit #14: A little later, 4 more dudes showed up. Their leader spoke English; in fact he boasted that he spoke 9 languages fluently. He talked about Israel having the best intelligence system, snipers, and assassins. Think he was dropping some subtle hints. I also think my friend Gadalia dropped a subtle hint when he hugged the little guy!
Evening
Exhibit #15, 16, 17: When we got home we find 2 more clowns across the street from our house with their signs! Wow, this has been a long day!
Edwin Beckford
(5/04)