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To: LindyBill who wrote (43868)	9/14/2002 6:21:09 AM
From: stockman_scott	Respond to of 281500

Same as we ever were By Daniel Schorr Commentary The Christian Science Monitor from the September 13, 2002 edition WASHINGTON – I do not see the transformation of America in the past year that many talk about. Perhaps that's because of my age. I have vivid memories of the profound transformation that World War II brought about – the entry of women into the work force; the inception of the movement for racial integration starting with the armed forces; displays of volunteerism and a willingness to sacrifice; a multilateral world view that enabled the country that had torpedoed the League of Nations after World War I to create the United Nations after World War II. By contrast, the year since 9/11 left us with little more than a profusion of flags, a heightened sense of respect for uniformed public servants, and an uneasy sense of vulnerability. Taxes are not being raised to (happily) pay for the war against terrorism. The USA Freedom Corps that President Bush launched has not taken off. The State of the Union summons to a new "culture of responsibility" to replace the "culture of selfishness" became almost a mockery when the series of financial scandals starting with Enron broke. The Wall Street Journal records that, by 38 percent to 30 percent, the economy outranks terrorism as a priority for Americans, and 64 percent lack the confidence to invest in stocks. The Washington Post records that positive attitudes toward government, which soared after 9/11, have largely changed back. And, by a small majority, Americans believe that the country is seriously off on the wrong track. The saturation coverage of the anniversary on Wednesday was a media field day. Television knows that it conveys emotion better than it conveys information, and the networks had to wrestle with the problem of commemorating without exploiting a day full of unsettling images. One hears much of a greater sense of solidarity among Americans since 9/11, of public spiritedness and religious tolerance and a newfound civility in encounters in public places. But there is also increased apprehension and much bridling at the inconveniences imposed by security requirements. In the end, I suspect, we will end up being much the way we were. __________________________________________ • Daniel Schorr is a senior news analyst at National Public Radio. csmonitor.com

To: LindyBill who wrote (43868)	9/14/2002 6:26:20 AM
From: maceng2	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 281500

But this natural war frenzy was carefully suppressed from the very beginning The important matter in any war is winning. Therefore any amount of damage to self pride is worth the effort. Pride built in the face of adversity needs no "sustainment" My nation fought WW1. Amongst all the terribleness history tells us, they don't tell you about the survivors. I was taught wood work by a teacher who was a sergeant major in WW1. He would give us 11 yr olds plenty of room to misbehave, but his shout would bring us around, I remember several kids had to go home for a change in underclothing. He still had all his fingers and thumbs after 40 yrs in the timber trade, I had no qualms working a 10 horse saw bench under his direction. I can never pass a wooden propeller in a museum without taking a real careful look at it. -g- My history teacher was a rear turret gunner on Lancasters in WW2. Some old soldier taught me to shoot a rifle with both eyes open. He taught me how to shoot straight too. I think I am one lucky guy.