| September 27, 2001
From Vicki Weeks
President, Key West UU Fellowship
Hi again Mary,
I'm sure you are correct about the up coming discussion regarding our national
direction and response. We have already begun that discussion here, and
from what I've seen in the televised town hall meetings, around the country.
One of our members, Jennifer Mitchell, has suggested that we open our space,
possibly for a set time each day/evening, for those who are uncomfortable
with being/supporting either extreme end of the peace -war spectrum. She
has offered to coordinate that outreach.
There are so many who want justice, but realize that that can't mean indescriminate
blanket attacks on innocent civilians either within our country, or in other
countries. At the same time, many of these people strongly perceive a futility
in simply turning the other cheek, despite having been involved in peace
and/or civil rights movements for years (or perhaps in years gone by).
I am hoping by providing a forum, that we will, at the very least, allow
those in deep personal conflict about the best direction to connect and
realize that they aren't alone. At the best, we may find that this type
of connection will result in the development and dissemination of constructive
creative options.
Try to make sure that you too, are taking time to heal and recharge.
Fondly,
Vicki
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