Looking into the future the Pelican feeding its young from a self-induced wound in its own breast (as depicted, mysteriously, on the state flag of Louisiana) is accepted as an appropriate symbol of both self-sacrifice and rebirth. Through his selfless efforts, man is raised from the slavery of ignorance to the condition of freedom conferred by wisdom.
   Given the current state of affairs in Louisiana, one hopes that the understanding of t he Pelican as a symbol shall point the way towards a new consciousness of ourselves as a whole, and lead us to face our futures with strength, grace, wisdom and faith, to learn from our mistakes and carry our successes and zest for living to future generations.





Government Deficit at $201 Billion and Rising



From wire reports:

WASHINGTON – The government ran up a deficit of $201.6 billion in the first seven months of the 2003 budget year, more than three times the total for the corresponding period a year earlier. The latest figures, released Tuesday by the Treasury Department, underscored the government’s worsening fiscal situation. Record deficits are forecast this year and next. The total deficit so far this fiscal year, from October through April, compares with a shortfall of $64.8 billion a year earlier. Revenues were down by 5.4 percent to $1.06 trillion for the seven months of the 2003 budget year in comparison to that period a year earlier.




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