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Date:    Thu, 20 Sep 2001 20:45:43 -0500  
From:    "AlterNet " <info@alternet.org> 
To:      David MacClement <davd@thames.net.nz>

Subj. Headlines: Fanning Terrorist Flames; Admiring Osama; Flag-Waving?  
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AlterNet Headlines 
Brief summaries of leading stories from AlterNet -- 
the independent news and syndication service -- for September 20, 2001.
http://www.alternet.org 


Since the horrific attacks of September 11, AlterNet readers have expressed
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Because of this, we have ramped up our production schedule and have been
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We hope the information we publish continues to inform and empower you in
this time of tragedy and conflict.


DON'T BOMB AFGHANISTAN
Stephen Zunes, AlterNet
With the deployment of "Operation Infinite Justice," as the Pentagon has
dubbed the order of combat aircraft to bases in the Persian Gulf, it
appears a military strike against Afghanistan is in the works. Here's why
it's a bad idea.
http://www.alternet.org/story.html?StoryID=11541

SPEND WISELY, NOT WILDLY, ON THE PENTAGON
Vice Admiral Jack Shanahan, AlterNet
A retired vice admiral of the U.S. Navy argues the government should not
simply throw money at military preparedness, but should focus on
transforming the military's cold war strategy.
http://www.alternet.org/story.html?StoryID=11549

WE'LL NAME HIM OSAMA
Muddassir Rizvi, Pacific News Service
Considered "Public Enemy No. 1" by the United States, Osama bin Laden is a
hero to many in Pakistan, where some couples are naming their newborns
after the reclusive Saudi exile.
http://www.alternet.org/story.html?StoryID=11548

FANNING THE FLAMES OF TERRORISM
Geov Parrish, AlterNet
Terrorism is best encouraged by creating thousands, or millions, more
martyrs during a war in the Middle East. The United States can't be that
stupid. Can it?
http://www.alternet.org/story.html?StoryID=11547

FLAGGED FOR APPROVAL
Virginia Vitzthum, AlterNet
The ol' stars and stripes are flying everywhere these days, uniting
everyone from those determined for war to tofu-eating peaceniks. But what
does flag-waving mean?
http://www.alternet.org/story.html?StoryID=11539

HUTCHINSON: WILL BARBARA LEE'S RISKY GAMBLE PAY OFF?
Earl Ofari Hutchinson, AlterNet
California Congresswoman Barbara Lee, a black Democrat, cast the lone vote
against giving President Bush carte blanche to unleash war against terrorists.
http://www.alternet.org/story.html?StoryID=11546

A POLITICAL SOLUTION IS REQUIRED
Tariq Ali, The Nation
An overcommitment to Washington could lead to a civil war in Pakistan and
split the armed forces. 
http://www.alternet.org/story.html?StoryID=11538

AVOIDING WAR: PEACE LEADERS SPEAK
Janet Jai, AlterNet
Take legal action instead of military action. Involve Nobel Peace Prize
winners in strategic discussions. These are some of the suggestions from
peace leaders in the wake of 9-11.
http://www.alternet.org/story.html?StoryID=11544

SOLOMON: WHEN JOURNALISTS REPORT FOR DUTY
Norman Solomon, AlterNet
Now that we're marching towards war, the news profession is morphing into
PR flackery for Uncle Sam, as reporters salute the commander-in-chief and
await their orders.
http://www.alternet.org/story.html?StoryID=11552

RISCOL: FIGHTING FOR FAITH, FAMILY AND FREEDOM
Lara Riscol, AlterNet
A day after Terrible Tuesday, the Family Research Center praised our
country's courage, but added, "Americans are not rising up to defend the
right to slaughter the unborn [or] so homosexuals can marry." This is their
idea of unity?
http://www.alternet.org/story.html?StoryID=11532

HIGHTOWER: STAND UP FOR YOUR DEMOCRACY
Jim Hightower, AlterNet
Our "defenders," full of made-for-television bravado, are rushing to
protect us by mounting a macho crack-down on -- guess what? -- our freedom!
http://www.alternet.org/story.html?StoryID=11537

FORGETTING FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Nina Burleigh, TomPaine.com
An American journalist who was among the first to enter Iraq after the Gulf
War looks at our shrinking foreign news coverage and finds it has left
Americans unable to comprehend what motivates those who hate us. 
* In MediaCulture: http://www.alternet.org/?IssueAreaID=19

THE HORROR OF WAR
Jay Walljasper, Utne Reader
It seems important for us to remember that responding to terrorism with
bloodshed on an even larger scale will only make us less safe.
http://www.alternet.org/story.html?StoryID=11550

HUFFINGTON: WHERE WERE THE LOBBYISTS FOR THE PUBLIC GOOD? 
Arianna Huffington, 
OverthrowTheGov.com
If counterterrorism had been an industry hiring powerful Washington
lobbyists to plead its case, our political leaders would have leapt into
action.
http://www.alternet.org/story.html?StoryID=11551

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Date:      Fri, 21 Sep 2001 20:29:41 -0500  
From:     "AlterNet " <info@alternet.org>
To:        David MacClement <davd@thames.net.nz>  

Subject:   Headlines: A New Patriotism?  
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AlterNet Headlines 
Brief summaries of leading stories from AlterNet -- 
the independent news and syndication service -- for September 21, 2001.
http://www.alternet.org 


*** A NEW PATRIOTISM? ***
The following three stories all grapple with the confusing, shifting notion
of patriotism. We hope you'll weigh in with your opinions in our very
active "electronic town hall":
http://forums.alternet.org/guest/motet?show+-ucwESg+Currents+54+1

--> WHAT DO THE STARS AND BARS MEAN NOW?
Like many Americans, AlterNet readers have been struggling with the
symbolism of the American flag. Does it stand for solidarity? Freedom? War?
http://www.alternet.org/story.html?StoryID=11559

--> WHY I FLY THE FLAG
Michael M. Smith, AlterNet
Americans advocating for war are flying the flag higher than ever. This
Vietnam veteran is doing the same while calling for restraint and peace.
http://www.alternet.org/story.html?StoryID=11563

--> WWII VET SPEAKS
Maurice Sher, AlterNet
As a World War II veteran who served in the South Pacific, I know the
horror of war first-hand. Our great victory in that "good" war should not
be twisted into military action now.
http://www.alternet.org/story.html?StoryID=11561
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BLACK TUESDAY: THE VIEW FROM PAKISTAN
Pervez Hoodbhoy, AlterNet
The crack that divided Muslims everywhere from the rest of the
world is no longer a crack. It is a gulf that if not bridged, will surely
destroy both.
http://www.alternet.org/story.html?StoryID=11558

U.S. BANK LAWS FUND TERRORISTS
Lucy Komisar, Pacific News Service
For years the banking laws of the United States and its allies have
protected money laundering, allowing terrorists to move money quickly and
secretly.
http://www.alternet.org/story.html?StoryID=11556

OLD WAR: DRUGS. NEW WAR: TERRORISM
Bruce Shapiro, Salon
In his address to Congress, President Bush didn't compare his war strategy
to its real predecessor: The War on Drugs.
* In DrugReporter: http://www.alternet.org/?IssueAreaID=17

WHAT FALWELL REALLY MEANT
Mike Gerber and Jonathan Schwarz, Village Voice
In the right context, Jerry Falwell's controversial remarks make a lot of
good sense. In fact here are nine possible contexts.
http://www.alternet.org/story.html?StoryID=11560

GEN (X + Y) + WTC = ?
Camille Dodero, Boston Phoenix
One young woman who descibes herself as "more Gen X than Gen Y, more
Nirvana than 'N Sync" argues that the events ofthe past weeks may finally
provide a shift away from the ironic.
http://www.alternet.org/wiretapmag/story.html?StoryID=11562

CORN: IN AN UNWINNABLE WAR, WE LOSE THE MOST
David Corn, AlterNet
We cannot win a war on terrorism, because such a war has nonatural finale,
no terms of victory. We can only suffer greatloses at the hands of more
terrorist attacks.
http://www.alternet.org/story.html?StoryID=11555


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