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[Hoople]

Wow. That was a wonderful and terrible thing to share. I trust you understand what is wonderful and what is terrible about it.

I would like to forward to you a quote by Theo Van Gogh, the film maker. He said that America is like the big brother who acts when we don't. He was referring to Europe when he said "we". He was a rare bird for a European in that regard - he loved America and did not fear publicizing the fact.

In connection with your post I would like to also pass on something another friend from Europe told me the other day. He said there is at least one area in France where Moslem women can be beaten and even murdered by their husbands and family and the authorities don't even look into it. So, at least we are a little ahead of that level of indifference.

In closing, one more sentiment: Yet another friend from abroad just now said (he called to inquire about the elections), "One grows sad with age as it becomes clear that there is often nothing to put between power and idealism". What he meant was, often power is the only answer and that is so very sad, but so very true.

Again, thank you for the wonderful post.