'spaw ... thanks for the quote from Longstreet ... I knew the quote, but couldn't remember from whom. I work with a group of 20-30 y/olds, both black and white, and there is a serious lack of historical knowledge. They have "heard" about The Holocaust, Civil Rights Movement, and Anti-Viet Nam War Protests, however, and this is a direct quote, "It doesn't affect me, so I don't every think about it." I was appalled. We were discussing movies and I mentioned a movie I had just seen on TV, regarding the beginnings of CORE and SNCC. None of them had watched it and had absolutely no idea what the acronyms stood for. I printed out some information from the internet and gave it to them, but, it was wasted effort.

A hefty percentage of the population just simply takes for granted the fact that they have certain "rights." They "go along to get along." Living on this planet has been sometimes extremely difficult because I've never held the latter attitude. I thank g-d every time that I see something that was born out of strife.

Regarding memorials ... my hope is that it was cause some of the individuals who view it, and may not understand why it was made, to do some research into the cause and effect.

It obvious that we're not all in agreement regarding these issues, however, it is so good to see the differing opinions ... moonchild