Doug, it's a damn start, at least! Sorry, I know I probably sound like a pollyanna, but I won't accept "business as usual" because of the cynicism of the world. Just because there are terrorists does not mean we have to cave in and have no hope other than through massive destruction and continued strife. We've had two thousand years of patriarchal rule which has brought us no solutions. Bobert is right, the time IS now, we are coming into a time of more balance with women's voices and actions having more of a role and influence and we will NOT be silenced!