On Fri, 21 Sep 2001, John D. Giorgis wrote:
> I agree with the person who rightly pointed out that what Lee has done in
> the past did not amount to terrorism (although it came darned close!), I
> think her past actions do make it nearly impossible to consider her an
> American Hero.
I'll grant that "hero" may be too glib. On the other hand, a questionable
past doesn't invalidate a valiant act in the present--hence the pleased
surprise with which many queasy Americans have greeted the good
performance of Giuliani and Bush, for instance--they've stepped up to the
challenge of the crisis. Barbara stepped up, alone, to face a challenge
presented by another aspect of the current crisis.
Marvin Long
Austin, Texas
"If you will not grant me victory, then grant me vengeance!"
Conan the Barbarian
"Blessed are the peacemakers."
Jesus Christ
