kakki >>People around the world resent us. What can we do in real action to change our ways so that those people are relatively happy with us? All I can see is to begin pulling out, sending aid as needed for the transition and spend our resources taking care of our own problems and issues at home. What are your ideas?<<
these are such good questions kakki...when i majored in religous studies i realized what a goldmine of information was available about understanding different cultures by studying their religious beliefs...this led me to imagine how wonderful it would be if our government had advisors with backgrounds in world religion...especially in times of negotiation & conflict...because the world is made up of relationships & the foundation of relationships is listening, understanding, negotiating (rather than threatening & bullying)...that is just one idea...not being the world's arms dealers is another...we need visionaries in power in our government... ******************************************** Kate Bennett: www.katebennett.com Sponsored by Polysonics/Atlantis Sound Labs Over the Moon- "bringing the melancholy world of twilight to life almost like magic" All Music Guide ******************************************** "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world, indeed it is the only thing that ever has." Margaret Mead
