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To: Crocodile who wrote (49126)	6/15/2004 2:03:55 PM
From: elpolvo	Read Replies (4) \| Respond to of 89467

croc- It's very weird and rather horrible that the things have come to a point at which it actually makes any difference to "the rest of us" who ends up being your next president. IMO, that's rather sad as it shouldn't actually matter. no. the world SHOULD care. it DOES care and it always has... and that is great. world opinion and world caring helps a lot. the world cared when botha was president of south africa. we spoke out about it and we rejoiced when he stepped down and handed the government over to the people of south africa with nelson mandela as their leader. ...many other examples, but the point is the same. this world belongs to no country, it belongs to all countries and all people. humanity is growing up, technology is such that all people can be educated and informed about each other. it's easier than ever before to move together on common visions like human rights, global health issues, and the sharing of resources and skills. wars are criminal acts outside of the law. the world will not and SHOULD not tolerate actions outside of the system of law EVER again. all countries and people must join in and support the development of international laws based on the common needs and rights of the planet and it's living creatures. multilateral enforcement, prosecution, judgement and disposition must replace unilateral action by any country, band of terrorists, or individuals. it's a pretty simple solution but it requires letting go of something that some are not willing to give up yet... an unbalanced, overabundant amount of power and wealth. eventually the poor and the disempowered will rise... they always do... and... we'll sure be glad when it's over, eh? -ep