When I began this blog in 2001, I was appalled by President Bush's headlong rush to an illegal war (we were not in fact under attack). As time wore on and Bush began his assault on the Constitution and any people bold enough to criticize, I believed that "the republic is endangered more by actions of our own government than by those of any terrorist." With the election of a high-minded, compassionate, intelligent man like Barack Obama, my fears have ceased.
"Honor them with peace, not war"
United for Peace
Monday, September 24, 2001
fresnobee.com | 11 days later, still looking: "Against mounting odds, Riccio says he believes there are people alive under the rubble that covers four city blocks.
" 'There's got to be pockets and water down there. I truly believe someone is holding out, waiting for us. If there's someone down there, I want them saved. It would make me feel so good.
" 'Please, God, just give me one.' "
Printed in the Fresno Bee Sun. Sept. 23, 2001
Copyright © 2001-03 Pam Shorey
(except the specific sources credited in quotes)
fresnobee.com | 11 days later, still looking: "Against mounting odds, Riccio says he believes there are people alive under the rubble that covers four city blocks.
" 'There's got to be pockets and water down there. I truly believe someone is holding out, waiting for us. If there's someone down there, I want them saved. It would make me feel so good.
" 'Please, God, just give me one.' "
Printed in the Fresno Bee Sun. Sept. 23, 2001
Palema
6:48 AM
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