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Heroic Efforts in Haiti The people of Haiti are reminiscent of Sisyphus, who continually rolled a large rock to the top of a mountain only to helplessly watch it roll back down [Jan. 25]. How much futility can be absorbed before hope ends? We can at least be grateful for the immense generosity of the world in the face of this tragedy and the profound resilience of the Haitians' human spirit. Carol Faubert Woodstock...
...Clinton Has His Say Bill Clinton is right when he says all international efforts regarding Haiti are essential so "the Haitian people can reclaim their destiny" [Jan. 25]. However, he misses one point that is key to Haiti's becoming self-sustaining, and that is cultural change. The mix of West African religious and cultural influences prevalent in the country, like voodoo, sends the message that life is dictated by magic, and planning has no effect on the future. Haitian culture must be redeveloped and restructured, and although the circumstances are tragic, this is a time to change in order...
...article "Learning Curve" about how important it is for the U.S. to build schools in Afghanistan, and not see mention of Greg Mortensen or his little NGO, Central Asia Institute, which has been responsible for building 131 schools in the most remote areas of northern Pakistan and Afghanistan [Jan. 25]. This modest American nurse has virtually single-handedly (and single-mindedly) brought education to people who have been overlooked by the rest of the world. If anyone deserves the Nobel Peace Prize, it is Greg Mortensen. Jef Westing Isle Sur La Sorgue, France...
...Beefing about Carbon Here in the home of roast beef, cattle have been taking a bashing too [Jan. 25]. Yet if there's one thing this island of sunshine and showers will grow, it's grass. This is why the farmers round here have been grazing cattle on pasture for upwards of 5,000 years. Those neolithic herders had it right. Grass-fed cows don't just produce the heathiest foods, they put fertility (and carbon) back in our soil. Graham Harvey Watchet, England
...They are an extremely likable band. Live shows are swaying, drunken, multiracial carousals of mutual infatuation between audience and musicians. Lead singer Jan Curious has a litheness and thinness of girth that would make a Rolling Stone proud. The English-language songs are delirious paeans to fast cars ("Tell Her"), fast girls ("Caroline") and fast times ("Something Special"). And how is it possible to not be won over by a group that declares its chief influence to be "every song we've ever heard"? (See Asia's best bands...