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.





Depleted Uranium Litters Iraq



Iraq’s war zones are littered with depleted uranium (DU) bullets, shells and debris. DU is made of low-level radioactive nuclear waste, left over from the making of nuclear fuel and weapons. Used mostly by the US, but also by Britain, DU ammunition is 1.7 times as dense as lead and burns its way easily through armor.

It is controversial because it leaves a trail of contamination that has a half-life of 4.5 billion years and because it is a serious health threat to anyone who breathes or touches the DU dust or ash. One estimate says the coalition forces in the most recent Iraq war left behind at least 75 tons of DU debris.

Press release from the Louisiana Activist Network: Depleted Uranium Awareness Committee

Press release: Louisiana State House of Representatives Passes DU Testing Bill

Full story and sources: www.commonground.ca


General Smedley Butler states that war is a racket and he was a gangster for capitalism and for Standard Oil.




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