world peace

[Marvin Eisenstein]

I second Barry's thoughts.

Marvin Eisenstein

On Mon, 24 Sep 2001 14:42:23 -0700 Barry Schuyler <jbs1947aYAHOO.COM>
writes:
>
>  I have read all the letters regarding the tragedy in New York City,
> and I find that Howard Mendes has consistently offered the most
> reasoned and logical commentary.  I have never seen him make any
> comments other than to forcefully offer his opinion.  I have never
> read an entry which would constitute a personal attack on anyone.
> I think certain members are taking personal affront to his entries
> because they don't like his opinion.  Howard responds to apologists
> and others who find excuses for the terrorist action and is then
> considered to be un-pilgrim-like.  I am grateful for his comments.
> I worked in the north tower for 5 years, on the 104 th floor.  This
> tragedy has had a great impact on me.  And I walked to Santiago
> twice, making many friends among the Spaniards and all others.  I
> consider myself a true pilgrim of Santiago.  I truly and sincerely
> believe that force is necessary to protect the country, to make our
> country secure.  I don't want or need revenge, but believe our
> enemies would only hope that we would turn the other cheek, to make
> their next attack, which is surely in the making, that much easier.
> I walked for a week through Navarra a year or so ago with friends
> from Pamplona I met on my first Camino.  When they heard I was
> walking again, they took a week off so that they could accompany me.
>  It was one of the best weeks I have spent.  I wish I were walking
> to Puente La Reina today.
> Best regards to all, and thanks to Howard Mendes for his clear
> thoughts and comments.
> Barry Schuyler
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