On the FatLand page on Facebook, I noted that the Fat Underground Railroad that smuggled out fat people from the Other Side to FatLand, especially fat people who were about to be assigned to Reeducation Centers, was inspired by the Underground Railroad during the 1850's and early 1860's, led by Harriet Tubman (with, by the way, strong participation from the Boston area. Yet another reason I love Boston..). She smuggled more than 300 slaves to freedom.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harriet_Tubman
And here is the wonderful song about her, sung by Ronnie Gilbert (originally of The Weavers) and Holly Near.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6MpN2GfBCQ
I am honored to draw from real life occurrences and sheros. Let us hoist a glass to Harriet Tubman, our spiritual ancestor who saved so many lives.
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