A Hinterland Perspective

From my hinterland perspective, I don't think America knows itself very well or recognizes the fact that solutions to our problems are cultural.  The frontier is gone, and when that happens to any society, it must turn within rather than look to the possibility of a "frontier" that was missed.  New frontiers, ever since John Kennedy mentioned them, must be discovered in our collective gray matter.

Even Bill Clinton (or should I say especially Bill Clinton) recommend that America quit feeding off itself and look outward.  A sizeable proportion of America refuses to let go of the notion that this country can return to its old self by an assertion of some kind, a flexing of a secret muscle that will bring us back to America of old.  Clinton has warned us, and if we don't start THINKING about the effect we have on the world (and among fellow Americans) we're doomed to be just another great country that was...

So, your Global Media Journal comes at an opportune time.  I will continue to read the opinions of others, especially in this crucial time in which we live.  It is an excellent publication, a great idea!  I especially liked the commentary section and opinions of those from other parts of the world.

Congratulations and continued success with this and anything you attempt.  I know it's ultimately for the good of all.

Jim Dulemba
Superior, Wisconsin
jimbobnick@chibardun.net

P.S. I was able to access an email address for a newspaper in Baghdad, and its editor, who responded to my question.  When you think of it, it's utterly amazing.  Here, from the aroma of fertilized fields, I can talk to an editor of a country with whom we are warring against.  Let critics of the internet beware - - the goodness of it all will win!!

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