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Show Opinion pigo Toll Mo About It Letters Recycling by Leon Slmlster I'm sure is ihc best all heard il. Wi-'- that "Experience -- I unuciimcc llmik. Ixiw-cvc- i. lc;u.licr. that llic codicil, . . logctlicr nh common sense. . . should have been adiled to it. Those of us who vividl) remember WWI1, the Korean conflict. Viet Nam, and (of more recent recollection) the Gulf War and Kosovo plus the endless. on going tragedies in Africa, Isiael. I'alcslme. and other incus - would wonder if most ol tla leaders in our wmlil of multiple countries, lei ids and diversities have used any comiiHin sense at vc all. Im certainly not qualified (nor brilliant enough) to have a sine lire, lail sale solution to what ails mankind - sans common and its pioblems about sense usage towards each other. Hut. "God Bless America." and the freedoms alforded us in this great country: especially that of freedom of speech. Because it allows me. and every cilicn. to express our opinion. So. my opinion is that most all of mankind's problems, may lie historically, tend to prove that the of (lie woild's hoi spots arc not the ones who suffer. No, it's always the inhabitants, the citizens, the very people wIhi arc innocent and. to a vast degree, blameless. as to why their problems have led to violence. Many times we humans - probably more than we should be - arc quick to anger, and our immediate response is usually to strike Kick. Agreed, there have been a few times that if our country did not respond quickly, aggressively, and with firm determination, we pmhubly would not, currently, he in business as the United Stales of America. Admittedly, the 9 - II terroristic Imrmr is not one we can lake a whole hunch of time thinking ahoiit responding to - which we have already done. . . dramatically and with no mistake, emphatically. Now. we are rushing to consider how to best mitigate the collateral damage to the many thousands of innocent civilians who have already experienced incredible suffering as a result of many human-right- s violations at Ihc hands of these kinky, Islamic extremists. religiously-warpe- d In the meantime. Ihc Afghan populace suffers. I doubt if there is a true American citicn. anywhere in range of a TV set. that does not cringe as they watch scenes of the unconscionable treatment the Taliban perpetrates against tlieir own women and children. And lltere is reason aplenty to realize that this treat- ring-leade- rs -- over-higotte- d. To tIie EdiTOR Experience merit is quite prevalent aiming all those nuts who prac- tice this extremist philosophy. The sad. but true, part of the whole scenario is that it is not just a conflict but it is (and we between the U.S. and these hjd better never forget just how extensive and deep-rootea horrendous conflict against the incredible tenacity of terrorism; very complex and indelibly estas, d) blish. To add to the problem, mankind has for some time now. been very creatively inventive. We have been technical geniuses by concocting all sorts of wonderful inventions and contrivances - some of which have changed from blessings to possible threats. We have even improved upon our patience with other despots and merchants of evil deeds - so much so. in fact, that we have allowed them to steal all our secrets and add iliem to tlieir already (shudder) huge inventory of biological and chemical weapons of destruction which we have been tmi ethical" to even consider using. And. U) add to our already overburdened list of concerns, our main (and only) entryway into Afghanistan is through Pakistan, a country that, along with India, now has nuclear weapons, a population just of that of India's, a vastly inferior total of money and resources in comparison, and the dubious credits of originally creating the Taliban force through which they hoped to control Afghanistan. The strained IndiaPukisian relationship, in itself, is a very precarious, worrisome powder keg with an already sputtering fuse. Well, undoubtedly it's a good thing for at least one segment of humanity - America - to show good conscience. Logically, and from all I have read, studied, pondered about, my conclusion is that terrorism (by far the most frightening episode of human errors) cannot he resolved quickly. And it probably will not end in what we consider a . . . reasonable period of time," because terrorists have been their philosophies for many, many decades in order to reach this stage of activity. It is. I'm convinced, probably necessary that we recognize it as a long campaign that, no matter how long it takes, or whatever privations we Americans have to undergo, there is simply no other viable choice. In fact the whole world had better wise-uat least in my opinion, and combine forces as they prepare themselves for a king, arduous journey. Editor: For months three times per week a volunteer has been pushing the 100 gallon junk mail container in the Coalville Post Office up the street to the fire station and by hand-fu- ll dumping it. hand-fuinto the recycling bin. He does this in hopes of saving some trees and saving land-fi- ll space for Summit County. It is a laborious task. ll If those who have been Cnntiminl from page A Thank you, Wayne Healey one-seven- th fine-tuni- School Thanked For Veteran Program THHnKsqipms I Editor; Thank you all graduated from North Summit High School in 1941 with many of the veterans of WWII, Korea and Vietnam. There are a lot missing now, but we were all like you students of today. We fought each other, we The Bee office will be CLOSED danced together and enjoyed this wonderful country. We all here, and those gone, thank you for remembering us on Monday, Nov. 12 as just people like you students. Our time is about gone. Take care of the future. The best to you all. Thursday & Friday November 22 & 23, 2001 All articles are due Monday Nov. 19 at 5:00 P.M. p, Chief Laurel Brewer US Navy, Ret Thuught for the day: "Good judgement comes from experience, and experience - well, that comes from ptxir judgement. Anon. Pam s PIace Here we go again another plane, and more heartache I for so many p eo p 1 e . And, in the . . . Utah I'otver this time as weather permits. "These safety inspections by air take place on the average of twice a year," stated Ray Walker, Utah Power line patrolman. Air patrols are coupled with detailed ground inspections of lines and other facilities in the field to assist the company in assessing damage from lightning, vandalism, fires or aging that could lead to safety and reliability issues down the line." Fire Restrictions Lifted As of Nov. I, fire restrictions have been lifted in the Summit County area. This means you may have con- -, milled hums under a few stipulations. Before burning, please contact Summit County Dispatch at 0 giving the following information; your name, place you will be burning, and the estimated starting and ending ' time. 336-360- Movies Shot In Utah Sow Haying Last year was a banner year in Utah for film and commercial production. A large number of movies were made in anticipation of the actor's strike. Among the many items made in Utah are two now out Joy Ride from Regency Pictures, is a thriller staring Steve Zahn, Paul Walker and Leelee Sobieski. One of the most There are a number of other suspenseful scenes takes place at the Dclle track stop at mile marker 70 on Utah highway scenes as well. Shot In The Heart is an I1BO movie that takes place in Utah in 1976 when the Supreme Court reinstates capital punishment. The movie deals with the Gary Gilmore family and how Garys brother Mikal tries to make sense of all the dark secret of his familys history. The movie has a scene shot on South Temple with all the 1976 vintage can. Other Utah visuals include Provo Canyon and the exterior of the State Prison. The new Dodge track ads feature tracks driving across the Salt Flats on their way to a town called "Trockville." Jhe Summit (Bounin J3ee Staff in Summit County, Senior Citizen Diicount, Slim county; $27 by Wave Publishing (he.. 165 South, 100 Wot. Heher City, UT 84032. Periodicals Postage Pud at Coalville. UT 64017. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to 77k Summit County Bee. P.O. Box 7. Colville, UT 8401 7. The entire contents of this newspaper is Copyright C 200 1 The Summit County Bee -- andor Wave Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. i The Summit County Bee (LTSP 525-64- . dumping garbage, soft drinks, food. etc. into the junk mail container would, instead, put it into Ihc garbage receptacle out front, it would help a lot. Regional News Notes t November 16, 2001 The Summit County Bee Page A2 puNidicJ weekly fcir $16 pe year No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the written consent of the Managing Editor or Publisher. same area. Through it all, neighbors and those living in the area, comment on the closeness they have felt throughout the events and how they have come to depend on one another. From the television and newspapers, stories emerge of this latest tragic event One report told of several of the passengers; one was a man who was supposed to have been in the trade tower but didn't go that day, a woman who was in the trade tower but escaped, a man found still holding tightly to a small child and a man who had recently retqnted from service duty. All died in this latest plane crash. While I was traveling by air last month, I found myself feeling some comfort by looking around me at the people going along on the ride with me. There was a mixed group of people and I thought to myself "this is a nice group to be associated with so if we go down we will all go together." On the return trip I was a little more nervous as there was a man that "made me feel a little funny." During the flight, I noticed the stewardesses rushing together in a hurried manner and got a sick feeling, so I just decided to ask what was wrong. I was told "someone is sick. Not long after, two female passengers were moved from the front area to the two vacant seats behind my daughter-in-laand myself and we thought "great, they are moving the sick one's by us and now we will probably get sick or they would upchuck on us. Fortunately neither situation happened. Upon our arrival, it took longer to get off. As we were exiting the area, a man was placed on a stretcher with tubes everywhere and a waiting ambulance nearby. It was the man we had noticed while waiting for our plane to take off. Still wonder what became of him? Since then, I have often wondered what the people flying overw head are thinking ar they travel through the skyways. I also continue to wonder what the people on the (now four) flights were think- - . ing. In all the accounts reported of cell phone calls, the time was all used to report "tidings of love" to The Korean War set more people against one another and more veterans were placed on the list of family members at home. Monday evening, my hubby and I went to visit an aunt and uncle in Salt Lake. My uncle Elmo is now 93 and my Aunt Ellen is (?) she would strangle me if I put that in print! Anyway they had been for a 130 miles. drive, at their age-ovMade me feel proud and scared that they would venture so far away from home alone without telling those fighting for our country. Vietnam was another story altogether. It was my first real taste of They are amazing and his comment was "we can't just sit here and is for living." What a grow old-lif- e perfect recipe for life and for me to be treated as heroes, but as strangers. It was a time when our - er anyone where they were going. follow. We can't sit here and remain fearful of every waking moment but should reach out and make the best of every day. What incredible examples we have had of patriotism in our country. There has been such a resur- gence of pride and dignity. Veterans are finally receiving the praise and thanks they deserve for all they have done to help preserve our freedoms. As I attended a special program on Veteran's Day this year, I couldn't help but compare it to years past. This year I noticed young people actually listening to the things which were being said and absorbing them instead of just ignoring them and wondering what they were speaking about. Now, unfortunately, younger Americans are experiencing the feelings so many others have gone through in years past. They are sending out friends, family and neighbors in service to our country, wondering if they will return home safely. Women are joining in service to their country in large numbers as well. Years ago, the Civil War was fought in a measure that often pit- ted family members against one another, some being confronted with death as they held their former playmates and loved ones in their arms as they were dressed in uniforms of different hues. Families fought hard to stay together despite their differing opinions on slavery. World War Two was devastating with the largest casualty count ever-oveight million lives were lost in this war. People were glad to have the war end, hoping nothing er like that ever happened again. BUT, it did, and Pearl Harbor was recorded into history with more lives lost in the pursuit of freedom and peace. wartime experience, although it has never been listed as a war. Sitting in my school classrooms, hearing of new and different terms and places was like being part of a bad dream. Soon, classmates, friends and relatives were being called to serve and going away, returning home to find they were not going to country was divided in their thinking and actions with many fleeing our country for neighboring borders so they would not have to fight in a conflict they opposed. I know several names placed on the Vietnam Veterans Monument and to me all who served there were and are HEROES in the largest sense. Deseret Storm arrived and we could actually watch what was hap-pening on television. I wonder still if we could have captured Heussen if he didn't khow what we were doing and where we were each and every minute. Now, with the recent turn of terrorism in our nation, I still question the sense of putting the news media with their cameras and reporters in the thick of things. Those who we are chasing know our moves and what we are doing. f f f i, i f j They know where our President and those in charge are. That is one thing I personally have a difficult time accepting. Doesn't make much sense to me. (And here I am, supposed to be a small part of the news media.) I tip my hat and give my wholehearted thanks and appreciation to those who gave their lives for the freedoms we enjoy. How I wish I could visit with the many remaining veterans and ask them questions such as: "What part did you play-wh- at sites did you see? Thank you for doing all you did for me. What was it like watching your friends die around you. Did you think for a moment that angels did surround you. Being a hero was probably not something you thought you would be. At the moment you were hit was it angels you did see? With Courage and strength-yo- u proudly stood tall. You knew you lived in a land that God made best of all. , God Bless America and special thanks to the veterans who made our freedoms possible. ' |