Daylia - Our discussions in these two threads have made me think through several issues. Thanks. I think my disagreement with you boils down to: I don't believe that my conviction that there will be war affects in the slightest whether the war actually occurs or not. There are situations where my attitude will affect the outcome (in fact I've told my children that the one thing they need to remember in life is that attitude is everything ..go ahead, ask 'em, I'm not making this up..) However, this is not one of those situations. I truly wish that I could BELIEVE (not screaming) there would be no war and the universe (or at least our jerk leaders) would obey my thoughts.
Instead my conviction drives me to wear my button, wave my (peace) flag, and write letters to editors and representatives in an attempt to fill others' minds with horrific images of war (that pleasure me none).
Between your approach and mine, perhaps SOMETHING (still not screaming) will work.