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Oh, they do: 2007 demonstrations in Burma, monks were killed, tortured, and imprisoned because of peacefully demonstrating against the junta. Thich Nhat Hahn and his fellow monks and lay followers provided natural disaster aid under threat of attack by government forces, had their temple destroyed 3 times, and he was finally banished from Vietnam by the communists. He was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. There are plenty of other examples. No serious Buddhist monk believes something like this will "achieve world peace". These guys (and Aloka the dog) are the real deal, and they're reaching/supported by a lot of people in this endeavor, showing by example how people - regardless of religion - can develope more peace and happiness in their lives and the lives of others. One step at a time.

I think that's a good thing.

Real Buddhist monks aren't allowed to touch money. Tell them to frick off.

It's my favorite movie, ever. So many great characters and performances.

Man, if Big O had just had some self-control... Great passer.

I've never addressed you personally, and I don't post very often here, but you're one of my favorites on this board. I try to keep my faith in humanity, but in the midst of everything going on in the world and how people are inundated with the worst news, it's a wonder how much peace we enjoy. I wish I could answer your last question, but I can only struggle on and try to do some good in the world on my small journey. You'd think mankind would learn from their mistakes, but that doesn't seem to be the case.

Anyway, this incident so long ago could and should be an inspiration, and it moves me every year. In the end, we can only do our part and hope for the best. Merry Christmas to all of you, and I hope every one of you can appreciate and enjoy what we have, and I wish all of you the very best for you and your families. Maybe a small part of this story will stick and our world will be a little better. God bless all.

Ed Podolak.

Never. I lie in bed reading every evening before sleeping. Certified life-long bookworm here. :cheers:

It was wild. After being crushed for a few minutes I had to get out of there, and by the time I got back to my friends my shirt was ripped up, buttons were missing... But I wouldn't trade it for anything.

It just occurred to me that there was no security in front of the stage (probably because it was raised so high, maybe 6 or 7 feet). It wouldn't have been that hard to get up there. Tickets were like $25. Oh, the old days...

If it holds 88 oz. I want it for Christmas...

Unfortunately we were just driving through on our way back, but I will return. It's an easy drive through Slovenia and Croatia from where I live in southeastern Bavaria. Our trip was mostly concentrated on Albania, but I really want to spend time in Bosnia and Kosovo to try and wrap my mind around all the shite that went down in the 90's. From what I've gathered, they love Americans there. I had coworkers from Kosovo and they said it's really the wild west there; you have to have supplemental car insurance to cross the border. The entire region is extremely beautiful and can be pretty rugged, and Bosnia seemed to be the most inexpensive place we stopped in.

Whoa.