Agree with all Petr's items, and I'd add that it's quite possible that the so-called Battle of Seattle was a significant event. I hope so. People, especially young people, are tired of how global capitalism ignores their real needs and are finding ways to express this--and it's finally caught the media attention. As this generation of activists matures and develops its power, watch out!

When you ain't got nothing you ain't got nothing to lose.

W-O