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Scott Hunt : The Future of Peace

Scientists look at the impossible, and scientists research in spite of the seemingly impossible. People marshall resources, strengthen resolve, and committment to make scientific and technological progress.

Similarly, we can do that toward the goal of peace.

HOPEFUL.

It is not surprising we are not hope full. That many are hope less. Not surprising in a world of media that shows stories that are sad, pessimistic and scary. These garner attention. These things sell air time and product. Conversely, hopeful stories do not sell. It is not a balanced view.

Admonishment - after each story say, "There is something I can change." "What can I do with that information?"

In response to those who say we've tried, it hasn't worked. We haven't tried. We haven't committed as yet. We haven't believed it was possible.

Me: Scott Hunt speaks earnestly to an attentive audience. He has one visual aid. The word "Hopeful" in white on a black space behind him. He is sincere.

Contrast to the previous talk.

Think globally. Think globally really hard. Think personally, hopefully, harmoniously. Interact with human dignity. The challenge is to allow people to pursue happiness as we pursue our own. Happy people do not start conflicts.

A journey of ten thousand miles begins with a simple step.

Human rights begin when we see one another as one great human family, and each person has the aspect of allah, buddha, and christ.

The most terrible weapons are intangible - greed, and anger. This type of disarmament is much more difficult.

Never give up. No matter what is going on around you. Never give up. We can't wait for our leaders to become enlightened, not the hand of God to intervene.

What lies before and behind us and before us are small matters compared to what lies within us.
-Emerson

Posted by weez at October 19, 2003 09:34 AM