i dont know if im going anywhere near your area with my research Lenny but i appreciate the thoughtful energy you give to these social and environmental concerns we all share in common... this 'one Earth' way of thinking necessitates a consideration of all that is...

not to get too deep too quickly, i am researching mans' habitual repetition of violence as an alternative path towards peace and joy... the idea bears doubtful promise from the onset...

alternatively, if we are peaceful in the process of seeking peace, we increase our chances of hitting our common aims...

when i think about violence against the child and its recurrent generational anger, i can easily forgive the past and the current because what is passed from the parent, becomes the child in some form...

it is our task as the current (hopefully not last) generation to do our part in this historic drama..

the world now suffers the effects of numerous unhealthy habits, not the least of which is violence...

we cant continue as a species and allow violence to be our disciplinarian.. violence only creates more violence.. there really is no acceptable degree of violence if we are to live free as a peaceful society...

generationally, humankind has failed to learn this simple lesson repetitively.. anger and resentment has compounded with each new generation and now we are at a point where weaponry is capable of complete annihilation of our common home and our industrial systems are knocking out environmental areas on a grand scale... the weather is responding ferociously..

it forces a new community concept and calls each of us into a front line and ancient dilemma... what does violence achieve for mankind... what good will it do our future? how can we improve our dilemma? it can be done in a spirit of common interest ... we each are shareholders of this project...

the children are depending on us as others have said... those who are able can do some part to make our world a safer place today and do everyday...

we need to understand that this is a decision that affects us all and is of great concern to us all... the bullying ways have damaged us as a whole.. financially as well as emotionally... we need to send these kids a clear message that there is an alternative to violent thinking and action...

stepping off the pulpit now, ty..