Pubdate: Wed, 19 Sep 2001 Source: Rock River Times (IL) Copyright: The Rock River Times 2001 Contact: http://www.rockrivertimes.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/539 Author: M. Simon COMING INTO A NEW ERA With the start of war on September 11, 2001 I think we are coming into a new era. Since this is a start that can be easily identified I think its important to do a few things. 1. Remember that in time of war that all governments lie. Make your own judgements and conclusions. 2. News reports will often be fragmentary, incorrect, or just plain lies. Make your own judgements and conclusions. 3. We will be losing some freedom. Make an actual note of each loss. Protest those losses that seem excessive and fight to return our necessary and normal rights once the emergency is over. 4. Go on a diet and start training. Any of us may be called on for a heroic act at any moment. Be prepared. 5. Steel yourself psychologically. Think about what you might do in any emergency situation. 6. Learn a martial art. Buy a gun. Teach everyone in the family gun safety and shooting straight. 7. Be alert. Now is no time to sleepwalk through life. 8. Enjoy every minute and always remember the one's you love. 9. Stop supporting drug prohibition. It finances our enemies. This will make us each better individuals and together a better nation. Peace and love to you all. M. Simon - --- MAP posted-by: Richard Lake