Rudin relays feelings through poem

Tuesday, May 1, 2001 | 11:04 a.m.

SPECIAL TO THE SUN

Margaret Rudin, who is on trial in the December 1994 shooting death of her husband, Ronald Rudin, provided the Sun with a poem she wrote that expresses some of her feelings about the past six years.

"What Would You Do?"

Jan. - Dec. 1995

Due process self-destructed My civil lawsuit was involved; Judges ignored probate laws, Political favors got resolved; Unethical agreements behind scenes, Proved 'justice' was for sale; My lawyers never won once, I watch courts constantly fail.

Jan. '96

Lady Justice had reset her sight, U.S. Constitution was violated; Cops continually harassed friends, My family's fights were annihilated; A noose tightened around my neck, Threatening NV-style litigation; It was an impossible situation, I was an emotional wreck.

March '97

I felt alone, broke, afraid, It accelerated my fear of harm; Many times laws were ignored, It intensified my sense of alarm; Unknown enemies threatened me, They're still impossible to fight; Democracy offered no santuary I left to save my life.

March 2001

Please scrutinize my enemies' actions, Their lawlessness hid from view; Let me know your reaction, Knowing might overrules right; In your conscience examination, By reasonable standards due; Honestly, what would you do, If this person was you?