Friday, September 15, 2006

In search of truth and harmony

In search of truth and harmony

Ed’s Corner

No one needs to be reminded that we live in a world made increasingly ugly by ignorance, prejudice and unwillingness to work towards win-win. If a small fraction of the money spent on actual warfare or preparing for such, were invested proactively (not as an after-the-fact necessity) in helping needy nations solve their social, environmental, and healthcare problems, the benefits and goodwill would last generations and accrue to the advantage of not simply all Americans, but all mankind. The converse is also true. We owe it to ourselves to seek facts, and to fully understand--for only through that process can we effectively deal with the problems we face. .................................................(more).

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