1960s Terrorist RegretsUnfortunately
what she regrets is that she wasn't there for her son:
Boudin, released in a controversial 2003 parole decision, told a panel on prison and post-prison life that feelings of guilt and loss are "palpable" among female inmates, particularly mothers, like herself, who leave children behind.No mention (by Boudin) of the others whose children will never see their fathers again:
Her parole sparked protests from police and relatives of the slain men. Their deaths left nine children fatherless, and emotions in the local community remain raw.Reuters tries to minimize her guilt:
Boudin, whose role in the 1981 robbery was to assist the getaway, was convicted of murder in 1984.True enough, as far as it goes. What
it doesn't tell you is that Boudin was directly responsible for the deaths of two cops.
Kathy Boudin, an occupant of the U-Haul, complained to the police that their guns made her nervous. Apparently, thinking they had the wrong U-Haul, the police stowed their weapons and shotgun. At that moment the rear of the U-Haul flew open and half a dozen heavily armed killers jumped out, each with military-style fully automatic weapons. Police Officer Waverly Brown was hit immediately and died at the scene. Detective Arthur Keenan was struck before he was able to take cover and return fire. Sgt. Edward O’Grady was shot numerous times and died ninety minutes later at Nyack Hospital. Officer Brian Lennon exchanged shots but was seriously outnumbered and under heavy fire.
