Well said, Russell. There may be some point to that "turn the other cheek" thing... ...or it may just be that we have to nuke 'em all. I don't know. But I do know that my neighbor is working again and has her house payment up to date. Keeping it close to home, James. > -----Original Message----- > From: piclist-bounces@mit.edu > [mailto:piclist-bounces@mit.edu] On Behalf Of Russell McMahon > Sent: 2005 Jan 04, Tue 17:07 > To: Microcontroller discussion list - Public. > Subject: Re: [OT] Alarming New Report re Earthquake/Tsunami > > > And what's with the dude wearing a shirt with a picture of > Osama Bin > > Laden on it while watching Americans helping them during > their time of > > need? > > I didn't see that, BUT that's superb. > This is the best possible way to address such things. > If you are encountering people who wear OBL t shirts because > they believe OBL is their friend and the US are their > enemies, what better way to change their mind than to help in > time of greatest need? I wonder how much aid OBL has given to > his kinsmen so far? > > The man isn't going to tear off his shirt on day 1 - maybe he > gets the idea at day 10 or 100. I assure you that at day 1826 > he really begins to get the point. Changing minds is a slow > process AND is best done with sincerity. > > > RM > > -- > http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change > your membership options at > http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist > -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist