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Paul Mackin
pmackin at clark.net
Sun Jan 23 10:52:56 CST 2000
On Sun, 23 Jan 2000, Jeremy Osner wrote:
> My problem with this is, I know some inmates were given favors and
> privileges in exchange for cooperating with or working for the camp
> staff;
> but I couldn't imagine these jobs (or the exchanged privileges) would
> involve leaving the camp -- it seems like the impetus to try to escape
> would be overwhelming. (Especially at Zwölfkinder, so close to the sea
> and passage to Denmark.) And then assume They found one girl whom
> They could trust to behave; but a *different* girl every year?
I envision the usual way to try and insure obedience and return would be
to hold some family member or loved one hostage?
P.
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