Hiya Margo, Congratulations on a great book. The principle ideas and opinions in this book are exactly what I've been thinking about for many years, especially since Sept11. Finally a real Australian perspective on these dangerous times. The whole reason I've been reading and arguing and pissing people off these past years is because of my pride in this country. When Australia went to war it was the first time in my life I was ashamed of my own country (then I found out about East Timor's oil). I will never forgive John for that. I can honestly say I knew from the very start that we would be going no matter what. Like many I felt good that day of the marches and completely bummed when it came to nothing. However it WAS something, the biggest anti-war march ever across the world. I'm not alone. I think Australia is building towards a revolution as is probably the world. I thought we had time but your book has made me realise how close we are and have been to some complete disasters for our democracy (apart from the war of course). You motivated me more than any other book and I've read some beauties, some that have made me very very angry. Have you ever read Pilger's 'The Secret Country'? Thank you Margo for not withdrawing from life and doing your bit.