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Question of the Day | 10/02/2008 12:00 am

In honor of National Non-Violence Day, fill in the blank: Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with _____.

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Marlo Thomas

Marlo Thomas | 10/02/2008 12:00 am

Marlo Thomas: National … Phonetics?

Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with … real humanity, genuine kindness, cultural sensitivity, environmental awareness … and an American president who knows how to pronounce “nuclear.”  

Judith Martin

Judith Martin | 10/02/2008 12:00 am

Judith Martin: No Time Like the Present

Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with … today.

Joan Ganz Cooney

Joan Ganz Cooney | 10/02/2008 12:00 am

The Solution Is Clear to Joan Ganz Cooney

Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with … the election of Barack Obama.

Liz Smith

Liz Smith | 10/02/2008 12:00 am

Liz Smith: Which One of These Things Does Not Belong?

Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with taking the religious equation out of politics, international diplomacy and interpersonal relations.

Click here on this text to read my New York Post column.

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SUE RAMSEY
Hi ya all…….. I now know that I can not type well. Please excuse all my misspelled words. I agree with each of the writers. Peace must begin with-in, so that we all will not be with-out. Sue
By SUE RAMSEY on 10/02/2008 2:14 pm
iris odonata
Being it.
By iris odonata on 10/02/2008 2:46 pm
LuckyLady n/a
Careful parenting, excellent teaching in our public school system, and knowledge of other religions. Sometimes I think that if George Bush had any inkling of the various religions in Iraq we would never have invaded. You would think Croatia would have been a learning experience for him.
By LuckyLady n/a on 10/02/2008 3:36 pm
Linda Clark
Kermie …… My condolences on the loss of your friend ………. Thank you for sharing this with us. Stress is a vindictive condition that lashes out when you least expect it. Stress combined with sleep deprivation is also a very dangerous cocktail. This is a growing health concern for women of all ages …….
By Linda Clark on 10/02/2008 3:48 pm
Linda Clark
……….. let it begin with “right here, right now” …………. I write this in honor of my Mother who was finally able to free herself from the violence on September 6, 1991. She remains free of it to this very day!
By Linda Clark on 10/02/2008 3:54 pm
Erin T
Men…who STILL rule the world and would rather fight or cut one another with their words rather than take the high road to reason,collaborate, and find a peaceful solution for all.
By Erin T on 10/02/2008 5:33 pm
Buh- Bye
Erin, I love your avatar so much I wish I had a blowup of it.
By Buh- Bye on 10/04/2008 9:59 pm
Erin T
My Alias, So sorry! I haven’t checked this site in AGES and just saw your note. If you would still like a jpg of this my photo (I am the proud owner of a Yorkie!) Just send me your email address and I will get it out to you this week! Happy Thanksgiving! Erin T.
By Erin T on 11/23/2008 5:35 pm
Lynn Marie
me
By Lynn Marie on 10/02/2008 6:58 pm
Tee Zee
Let peace begin with listening…may all those that lost hope, their voice, be heard with respect and openness. May all be welcome.
By Tee Zee on 10/02/2008 10:31 pm
Tasha Jackson
Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with…….. me.
By Tasha Jackson on 10/02/2008 10:49 pm
Cathy Hoferka
forgiving. Nothing good comes from holding onto a grudge, all it does is eat away good will until people become shriveled, bitter and empty inside. Peace starts inside with forgiveness.
By Cathy Hoferka on 10/03/2008 11:32 am
Andromeda Jakes
An end to domestic violence against women and a safe, nurturing environment for the world’s children.
By Andromeda Jakes on 10/03/2008 12:55 pm
rocky rocky
… and let peace begin with people here on wOw. My wish is that the posters here could all argue all they want, but that we find a way to do so that embraces all points of view — that is of course unless someone is trying to convert me to their religion, or of course unless someone uses language that isn’t appropriate according to, well, me, or of course unless their opinion is not based on the facts as I know them, and unless of course they’re not in the political party that is mine, and unless of course … Hey, peace is hard work. It takes more than a wish and prayer …
By rocky rocky on 10/04/2008 8:54 am
Beth Cavalli
Let there be peace on Earth and let it begin with “me”. I pray that the way I live my life will somehow encourage others to live his or her life with a non-violent way and with charity and generous spirit. I have no contacts to influence the great minds of today, nor funds to help the UN. All I have to give is who I am and my actions as an example of how a peaceful life is what this world should be. The line if I remember is a part of a song? Yes? “Let there be peace on earth, a peace that was ment to be. With God as our fathers, brothers all are we. Let me live with my brother in love and harmony.” We may not see this in our lifetime, but, if star trek has any positive influence in the future, let it be with this as a goal of gobal peace……Leading by example, we can do this. One person at a time….Here is hoping Peace for all long after this week has ended.
By Beth Cavalli on 10/04/2008 9:57 pm