[lbo-talk] Re: LBO London Members (and UK members)

[Peter Lavelle]

I am with Paul on this 100%! While the talking heads
and the least informed were spinning the Beslan
nightmare, there were those trying to come grip with
enormous personal loss and the loss as a people. I
also agree that the "obvious" human element is usually
lost in reporting such horrific trials. As I now work
for Russia's official news agency, all should know we
tuned into the BBC all today, didn't do much work, and
said out loud over and over again "We know what they
are going through."  

--- Paul <paul_ at igc.org> wrote:


> Yes, no doubt the thoughts of all us.  May I also
> add - based, IMO, on the 
> experience of LBO NYC and US members - that these
> will also be very trying 
> times in an additional way.
> 
> One must share in the caring, grief and simple
> reassuring of ones 
> neighbors, co-workers, family, etc (and deplore the
> random violence) while 
> remaining steadfast against those who would
> opportunistically stampede you 
> towards sacrificing your civil liberties (not to
> mention those of "others") 
> or towards jingoistic responses.  This sounds
> obvious but is not an easy 
> balance and it will be hard not to be drowned out. 
> Armchair generals and 
> hucksters will abound (the stories of outside
> manipulation we could tell 
> you from the WTC site...).
> 
> As you know, a lot (for all the world) will depend
> on the balance, nuance 
> and yet strength of your response.  We are with you.
> 
> Paul
> 
> Brian D. writes:
> >Dear List:
> >
> >I hope all London members (and those visiting
> >and with friends/family there) are okay.
> 
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