September 11, just another date on the calender???

Yes, we all know that this is the 5th anniversary of the World Trade Center disaster. No one is going to let us forget it. Nor will the government and media let us forget that this tragedy is the "reason" we are fighting an all-out War On Terror. It's kind of a funny name, in a not-so-funny way. That being that our own government is the one trying to ensure that its' citizens are terrified. As I've said before, it's best way to keep us under control.
So, I prefer to focus on a much more positive note today. September 11, 1906. Yes, today is the 100th Anniversary of the introduction of Satyagraha by Gandhi, a type of non-violent passive-resistance. Of course, it's a little more complicated than that, or it wouldn't have such a nifty name. But he first introduced it on this date in 1906 in Johannesburg, South Africa. For a consise lesson on this, I refer you to Friday's episode of Democracy Now!  Amy Goodman interviewed Gandhi's grandson about the subject, and it is very interesting.  Although I have Gandhi's autobiography, he doesn't spend a lot of time talking about Satyagraha, as such, as he devoted an entire book to this subject.  So, I'll just let you follow the link, rather than trying to talk further about it.
I'm looking forward to this evening.  The Columbia Peace Coalition has put together what should be a wonderful gathering, "9-11:  Moving Beyond Fear"  It is to be a candlelight commemoration remembering the lives lost in the attacks in our nation, and the subsequent wars.  The hope is to address the need to transcend fear, break out of the cycle of violence our country is in, and protect our liberties.  (our what?)  All I can say for sure, is that it will be a hell of a lot better than watching CNN, or ABC's mini-series mockumentary about events supposedley leading up to the 9-11 tragedies.
I wish everyone peace, and a loving heart on this day....and all days.