Jill, I have never met you but I have tremendous respect for you. That makes me hesitant to publicly disagree with you, but I must... I wish this had only to do with politics & "imbalances of resources, power and status". Perhaps those things we could learn to deal with. No, this is the face of evil - beyond any reason. We are now witnessing the best of Mankind, in the rescue efforts. Unfortunately due to the acts of something other than human. God help us, Richard Rose (Toledo, Ohio)
> Dear friends,
>
> Well......the sun indeed has risen - as it has for millions of years.
There
> is comfort in nature's resolve.
>
> I do not know what to think. I know the politics are very complicated.
> Ultimately it's a factor of the imbalances of resources, power and status.
>
> Even more important is the general lack of love and respect at the most
> fundamental levels. The burden is on each of us to love and give. Our
> families, our friends, our neighbors, our employees, strangers. The
ability
> of a world community to live harmoniously can only start with each of us.
> Little things. Compassion. Understanding. Respect. Love. Sharing.
> Governments will only act as kind/ethical as does its citizens.
>
> I give bicycles and bike support freely and joyfully because I love
bicycles
> but more importantly because I love people. For many of us on this list -
> bicycles can be our vehicle to heal ourselves and others. Let us all reach
> out.
>
> Jill DiMauro