On Fri, 28 Feb 2003 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: <snipped> > .....btw....(war and rumors of war....sounded King James) > > Elliot
Yes, Elliot, I knew it was from the biblical expression, but wasn't sure which translation. It was intentional ... to draw attention to the fact that the subject of war was becoming THE major focus of our life. War here, maybe war there, etc. Woe is me!!! The sky is falling!!! But there are other options ... let's get involved in the solutions and not just bemoan the problems. It seems to me that one solution might be to create understanding and friendships by helping those who feel disadvantaged to overcome obstacles to their progress. Not so much *stopping war* as (hopefully) *creating an element of peace* by putting opportunity for options into the hands of those who feel hopeless. It's based on a recent paper by Rice University professor Eli Berman - essentially an economic theory about how the Taliban and Hamas have limited community services as a tool for eliminating opposition from among their people. The counteraction to this tactic is to provide multiple opportunities for services from multiple sources ... basically flood the market with abundant help. Taking the tool (of controlling services) out of the hands of terrorists would minimize their influence within the bases of support. So, I was alluding to the threat of war in order to possibly mobilize somebody to action (maybe as a Virtual Volunteer - hint, hint). I hope you weren't offended by the biblical phrase. I was trying to *convert* people ... but to action, not Christianity. <g> Bob - ________________________________________________________________ Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today Only $9.95 per month! Visit www.juno.com
