LeAnn Krokker and Bo Petersen
Recorded
August 11, 2023
Archived
August 11, 2023
51:56 minutes
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Id:
osh000036
Description
One Small Step conversation between LeAnn Krokker (64) and Bo Petersen (68) talks about Apartheid South Africa, history and how politics impact friendships.Subject Log / Time Code
Bo Petersen (BP) feels that since the election there is a lot of isolation. She doesn’t want to be categorized.
LeAnn Krokker (LK) talks about her love of history
BP talks about being from South Africa, becoming disillusioned by the violence there and relocating to the U.S.
LK shares that her friend since thew 10th grade has been most influential in her life. She admires how she lives the values of integrity, gratitude and grace.
BP feels her mother was a true christian. She was a rebel. She talks about Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu as good and respected public officials
LK thinks she frustrates pollsters. Considers herself independent, but was raised conservative.
LK admits she struggles with the issue of abortion. She has “concerns for the life of the unborn.”
BP talks about Apartheid. She feels Americans should have more appreciation for American democracy.
LK rejects labels. Not certain where she fits in. She’s Christian but feels people have false assumptions. Her views are not what people think.
BP is concerned with book banning.
LK talks about a rift between her husband and a life long friend due to politics.
BP feels the corruption in U.S. politics are warning signs and parallels with events in South Africa.
LK feels that politicians insult voters. She feels they should do the work.
LK hopes her 3 grand daughters will live in a society where they are heard
BP who looks white but is actually bi-racial, thinks we must trust more in the youth to make our country better."
Participants
- LeAnn Krokker
- Bo Petersen