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...possible. But it would be a mistake to confuse the reaction of the past weeks, a culture of mourning, with a long-term change. The public's current emotions are many--grief, anger, shame, helplessness--but we may look back on them as the simplest ones we experienced during this chapter of history. And our response has already been more complex than you might think. Some have predicted a return to light escapism. Video-rental stores reported a spike in comedy rentals. MGM expanded the comedy Legally Blonde onto 1,300 screens after movie houses began pleading for feel-good...
...well as the trees. Morrow's essay is the most incisive statement on the tragedy I have read. Anyone hoping that some good will come of this insane act by bringing people together for a common cause is as misguided as those who committed this barbarism. There is no shame in feeling outrage, and certainly nothing wrong with taking all necessary means to correct an injustice--especially one inflicted on those who are truly innocent. CLIVE L. (CHIP) PEDERSEN Huntington Beach, Calif...
...fuller, richer Natalie Imbruglia has a touching frankness and honesty devoid of pretense. Throughout this 14-track outing, Branch muses openly and unapologetically about love. With lyrics sentimental but not saccharine, she opens up a soul obviously already mature. When describing such a precocious talent, it seems a shame to bandy about such an overused descriptor, but none other truly suffices...
...great shame that Giuliani will not have a chance to hold office into 2002. Since New York State has recently imposed term limits on all of its elected officials, a new mayor will take office on Jan. 1. While we believe that terrorists should never be able to disrupt the smooth functioning of American democracy, we sincerely regret that Giuliani will not have the chance to serve his constituents in a continuing time of crisis...
...concluded with the singing of “Dona nobis pacem,” a heartfelt hymn for peace at home and abroad. The most moving speeches were those condemning the acts of intolerance toward Muslims or those of Arab or South Asian descent. It would be a great shame if the horrific tragedy of Sept. 11 makes America an uglier place for citizens of any ethnicity or religion to live. Fortunately, all of our political leaders have echoed these sentiments, and anyone who has taken the time to discuss these acts has agreed that they are unacceptable...