[thechat] making this more personal [was: What can WE do?]

Marlene Bruce marlene at digitizethis.com
Fri Sep 21 07:13:34 CDT 2001


>  > As many of you know, I unexpectedly lost my father on August 2nd.
>
>Very related.  I read about this some weeks ago and it really touched
>me.  I'm also a 'road warrior', and ever since I read this, I've
>wondered how I'd be treated in various airports.  For sure, it has
>created a resolve that -I- will be yelling/phoning if I see anything
>similar.

Fabulous. That's exactly what I was hoping for in sharing the story. 
Thank you so much.

>  > And that's why some of us are urging restraint in making decisions
>>  with the word "war" in them.
>
>The first problem is that our language/culture doesn't have a word for
>this.  "War" is our first choice.  We need one like "Jihad".  The road
>we've started down is a long one, in time and commitment.  The steps
>we take and methods used will define our standing in the world
>community.  And we -do- need to use our words carefully.

I agree. I didn't see all of Bush's speech, so I didn't know he'd 
used the word "campaign," but that's the first one that popped into 
my head as a better choice than "war."

>I agree a little with this, I hope this ?? -is- thought out and planned
>carefully.

I hope so too, if the military leadership has learned anything from 
past experiences.

>But it's also important to move quickly to find those that
>are still available for the catching.

If possible. Those responsible seem to be quite sneaky.

>I can only guess the emotions that you went through posting this.  But
>thanks for it anyway.  I hope all on this list read it and learn from
>it.  I know I have - and my heart goes out to you.

Thanks, and likewise.

Peace,
Marlene




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