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On Sunday, February 2, 2003, at 12:50  PM, Steve Steele wrote:

> Jeez, with such a quick leap to fear and paranoia one can't help
> but to wonder if there is any room for thoughtful consideration.
>
> I think it would serve the America that we all strive for, to give
> compassion a little more room to breath. Let us not assume that an
> acknowledgment of one's pain and grieving is synonymous with 
> compassion.
>
> This is a little off topic but I feel moved to ay it anyway.
> Corporate America, government, technology and which ever demon
> you would like to rail against today are only as powerful as we the
> people allow them to be. I believe that embracing a sinister mind set
> only serves to disempower yourself and others.
>
> If there is a conspiracy, it is perpetuated by we the people. It is
> one of greed, comfort and slothfulness. You and I are far to
> distracted with maintaining the facade of fiscal and physical
> security to devote any significant time to stay aware and manage
> our control over the big three demons.
>
> Your comments made me sit up and take note on my own contribution
> to the social conscious of fear, paranoia and blame the other guy.
>
> Thanks for the wake up.
> Steve S.