Good articles

I ran across the following articles in Alternatives, a free mag here in Portland:

Some Dare Call It Treason-Wake Up America!
By Dr. Robert Bowman, USAF Ret.

I thought Dr. Bowman did a fine job articulating many of the thoughts I've had around the wrongness of this war.

Leaving Home: Facing Reality without Losing Hope-A Peaceful Nation
By Ness Blackbird

Although Ness doesn't put forth a plan of action, his words were comforting in that I know I'm not alone if feeling overwhelmed by the enormity of the current political situation. I'd like to see him expand his idea of a peaceful nation. I like the idea but there are no solid suggestions on how to make it happen.