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[pearwaldorf]

A candle and incense for the dead, and a prayer to anybody listening that the realization of common humanity stop any more such acts precipitating and following such a day.

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A candle and incense for the dead, and a prayer to anybody listening that the realization of common humanity stop any more such acts precipitating and following such a day.

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<font color=#D6E0DB face=Trebuchet MS, Arial size=2><b>walking a thread of steel</b><br /> by Joe Haldeman</font>
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<pre>anger at the enemy

the need to harm him

revenge for innocents

have to do something
-- even if it's wrong

five pillars of faith
minus one

lock and load
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understanding his anger

the futility of revenge

concern for innocents

one wrong move --
immense destruction

ten commandments
minus two

turn the other cheek
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See also <a href="http://www.exhibit13.com">Exhibit13</a> and <a href="http://www.scifi.com/tribute/nightfall.html">Nightfall</a>.