[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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