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From our Mailbag 09/25/04 - 10/16/04

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THE WORLD - From Fernanda and Raquel (No City Provided,) BRAZIL:

SUBJECT: More Information

Hello, we are students from Brazil?and we are doing a research for our project so we?would like to know more information about your site. First we would like to know which countries make part of the G21 and also what are the criteria to be part of it.

Thanks for your attention,
Fernanda and Raquel


ROD RESPONDS:

G21 is open to writers from any part of the world. That is why we offer free translation into ten languages other than English. We especially encourage women writers to contribute.

You can find our Guidelines at http://www.g21.net/staff.html You can translate into Portuguese by using the link at the top of the page.

We are especially looking for new writers from South America and Asia right now.

Thanks for your interest in our publication and for taking the time to write us. I look forward to hearing more from you. Can you tell me a bit more about your project?

Regards,
Rod




From Rosangela P., Londrina, BRAZIL:

SUBJECT: All About G21

Hi, Rod.

I'm Rosangela from Londrina, Brazil. I'm writing to you because I'm English teacher at public schools and as I prepare my own didatic materials which focus on reading of many genres of texts. Nowadays, I'm working on an Opinion Article from your site so I need some information to understand the production context of the article.

If you could help me, I need of follow information:
a) All about G.21.net ( when did?it come up, who doe sponsor it, waht is your goal, Where is the site from (countrie)etc)

Thanks so much
Rosangela

b) profile of Stuart Altaman


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ROD RESPONDS:
Rosangela,

Thanks for visiting G21 and for writing us! It's appreciated.

In answer to your questions:

a) G21 first appeared on the WWW in March, 1996. (We preceded the New York Times Online by about two weeks.)

The site has mainly been supported by me, but over the years many readers and friends have sent in voluntary donations of server space, registration, time and money to keep us going. Otherwise, we've probably made a grand total of $300 from advertising revenues in the last 8-plus years.

The goal of G21 is to bring international perspectives from people "on the ground" on the issues that affect their daily lives. We have always espoused the notion that the real history of the world is that which the "average" person experiences. In the process, we hope that people from different parts of the globe will gain a better understanding of each other's lives.

We are produced wherever I am. Thus far that been the US, the UK, Serbia and Bermuda. We've featured writers from every inhabited continent on the globe and a number of island nations.

b) Stuart Altman is a New York City attorney who prides himself on his offbeat sense of humor. He is a frequent contributor to our magazine.

I hope this helps.

Regards,
Rod




From Ngozi Razak-Soyebi, Lagos, NIGERIA:

SUBJECT: My Glass House

Dear Rod,

I read your column in this weeks edition-To The Unknown God-with interest, as usual. I have never known anyone bare their life like you do. What you didn't mention in the end, and which I'd like to know, is if Doug finally did the right thing by you. He really doesn't sound like a good friend. And I quite agree with you, Only people who have been deprived have the inclination toward compassion; most others give it lip service.

Have a good week.

Regards,
Ngozi.

PS: Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC) strikes to protest the increase in the pricing of petroleum products commenced today, so my husband is forced to stay home from work and babysit while I have the luxury of visiting the cybercafe during the week.


ROD RESPONDS:

Ngozi,

Thanks for writing. Firstly, in answer to your question, I won't know until the end of the months when the rent is due and new bills flow in but the prognosis is not good. ... PLUS, I got the day off today because the Boss went in over the weekend and someone managed to screw up the office network. :-(

Don't need that financial hit right now but can't argue with the boss.

I hope these demonstrations in your country have a posit ive effect and don't lead to more repressive measures.

Cheers,
Rod




From Bill Shireman, San Francisco, CA, USA:

SUBJECT: Top 10 Reasons Republicans Support Kerry

Republican Bill Shireman's Top 10 Reasons Republicans Support John Kerry

I'm a lifelong Republican, though I vote for the best candidate - or the least objectionable one. Four years ago, I hoped George Bush would be a moderate, fiscally conservative leader, firm but thoughtful. I have been repeatedly disappointed. My top 10 reasons for opposing George Bush, and supporting John Kerry, are:

  1. Stubborn is not Strong.
  2. You can't promote the Bill of Rights by violating it.
  3. You can't advance democracy by imposing it by force.
  4. Brave and Free, not fearful and insecure, are the qualities great presidents inspire
  5. 30,000 deaths do not avenge the murder of 3,000
  6. Killing terrorists requires precise aim.
  7. You cannot protect 300 million rich by frightening 3 billion poor.
  8. In the military, Smart is as important as Strong
  9. Those who seek liberty through security lose both. Security is the result, not the cause, of liberty.
  10. The "Last Resort" should be the last resort.

Some say Kerry and Bush are equally unacceptable. That is a convenient illusion. Kerry has been an able, smart, capable, thoughtful legislator. He has demonstrated his heroism by placing his body in the line of fire, to protect his men. John Kerry will be a worthy resident of the house Lincoln and Roosevelt once occupied.

America is a great nation. We need a fresh opportunity to demonstrate that to the world. I hope you will join me by committing your dollars and sense to a cause to which many have devoted their lives.

Join with me at: http://www.democrats.org/epatriots/give.html?sourcecode=E006137

A Republican I admire very much, former Congressman Pete McCloskey, says it much better than I, at this site: www.pacsatpost.com/mccloskey.

And two websites that help provide an alternative to the negative, divisive politics of the right and left:
http://www.radicalmiddle.com/ (Radical Middle website)
http://noosphere.cc/iparticles.html (Integral Politics website)

Best wishes,
Bill Shireman
billshire@aol.com
www.future500.org

(Personal views of Bill Shireman, not representative of the views of Future 500 companies, board members, or affiliates)

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