Wednesday, June 6, 2007

Alejandro Toledo's editorial in the NYTimes

". . . silence breaks the heart and bends the soul . . ." ~John Cafferty from the Rock IV track Hearts on Fire

The former president of Peru is giving the current leader of Venezuela falk for closing down a radio station mainly b/c it eliminates the voices of his critics. I concur. A bona fide leader will be catholic enough to hear all perspectives, even those of critics. Being a leader of a nation is in essence being a servant to the people, and there is no shame in serving people. In fact, it is one of the most rewarding experiences life has to offer. Physicians serve the ill, teachers serve the inquisitive, and musicians serve those who appreciate culture. To be an effective leader, it is essential to accentuate the positive and eliminate the negative. Constructive criticism will be appreciated. Extremists like Rosie O'donnell will be derided anyway for their flagrant behavior, and in turn will denigrate their own character. So Mr. Chavez, I have to agree w / Mr. Toledo. Silencing your critics will only preclude you from serving your people optimally

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