Hi all,

I've been "hearing" a lot of talk, talk, talk, about all the problems we're 
having in this country and the world.  I wish we could have a gathering, in 
which, instead of making speeches, we will actually do small things, 
hands-on, that will plant seeds for the better.  I'm also realizing that, 
even if we cannot, or won't, fight and give up our lives, we can still make 
sacrifices.  For example, buying only those things that come from our 
country or state.  But how much of that can we do?  It seems that a lot of 
us think we can't do anything about it, because we're so busy working, 
driving, having to pay bills, having to buy food, etc, etc.  Come to think 
of it, many of us are taking one day off just to celebrate America's 
birthday.  Shall we circulate an email that says, "Instead of using the 
Fourth to have a relaxing picnic and fireworks, let's do what it takes, in a 
nonviolent way, to dethrone those crazy so-called leaders!"  What do you 
think of that?

Sharon