MEMORIAL DAY
World War II was "The War to End Wars" which
didnt work. And now President Clinton and NATO allies
are waging war with the purpose of stopping war. Killing is
not the way to stop killing.
BREAKTHROUGH FOR PEACE
On this Memorial Day the power of truth can provide a
breakthrough for peace. The fact is that Memorial Day began in
Georgia at the time of the Civil War when women burying the dead
decided they would honor the enemy dead in their burial the same
as their own soldiers who had died. They buried them
together and planted flowers on their graves honoring
friend and foe alike.
Most people on both sides of the Kosovo conflict want to do what
they think is the right thing to do. There are difficult
differences. Peace, which requires agreement, begins in the
mind. Resolution of conflict results from attention to
common rights and common values that are shared. Begin
where you agree and effective dialogue will follow. The
important thing is the rights of individuals not
governments. Peoples rights to their homes must be
recognized.
Let leaders rally world opinion and support for return of
Christian and Muslim to their homes with assistance in
rebuilding. Forgive the heroic soldiers who kill (the wrong
solution) and the leaders on both sides who order the
killing. Praise and reward the peace heroes who visit
enemies, who motivate reconciliation and assist restoration of
lost homes and relationships Memorial Day and the war between the
states reminds us that enemies can become friends. Each
year since 1948 the president of the United States has proclaimed
Memorial Day a "Day of Prayer for Permanent
Peace." With todays incredible technology
phone, fax, radio, TV and Internet a powerful idea can
quickly spread around the world. Pray -- and where possible
take action for peace on Memorial Day.
Email this message to a few friends. Put this on the front
page and peace will prevail in Kosovo.
John McConnell The man who started Earth Day and the Earth
Trustee idea.
www.earthsite.org
and www.wowzone.com