I saw this quote the other day and it really scared me, “Naturally, the common people don’t want war, but after all, it is the leaders of a country who determine the policy, and it is always a simple matter to drag people along whether it is a democracy, or a fascist dictatorship. Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders. This is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in every country.” Herman Goring, Nazi Leader, recorded by psychologist Gustave Gilbert, who interviewed German defendants at the Nuremberg Trials, published in his book, ‘Nuremburg Diary’, (1947)

The best hope for any kind of future peace is through the hearts and voices of the peoples of our planet. We are all victims. We need to reclaim our connection as a family, use our words, our souls, our devotion to the human spirit to rebuild the relations that have been so despicably soiled. Throughout history, great populations have been destroyed at the hands of those in power. Yet with all the generations past we are no closer to changing these behaviors. There are so many gentle people who believe in the necessity of peace. What’s the next step? If only our united voices could be heard. Something in my heart says it might start at home with a great retreat of some sort that would bring native peoples and immigrants of this country together in one place for all the world to see. A Woodstock, of sorts, for peace. I for one, would love to be involved in such an effort. Kent, if you agree, if any one else agrees, lets get things started. You have my e-mail address.