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THE FORCES OF LIGHT
vs THE FORCES OF DARKNESS -

Earlier this evening, I happened to catch the dinnertime edition of BBC World news program instead of the midnight edition. Kirsty (what a surprise, seeing her!) was presenting. One segment was magnificent: it was about Saad Eskandar and his library in Iraq. Although I watch on a small 5" B+W portable set on my kitchen counter which does not afford color, the production values alone of this segment were very good quality, including the montage, the background music, and all the rest.

Sometimes you don't have to lecture people because the facts speak for themselves, as in this program segment. A memorable quote from Mr Eskandar:

"This day will be always remembered, as the day when books were assassinated by the forces of darkness, hatred and fanaticism."

I strongly believe this segment, as a standalone piece, compels wider distribution. More people, I am convinced, should to see it. And I would urge the BBC to offer it to other networks in the U.S. and elsewhere. It could be shown, for example, on CBS Sunday Morning program or even on ABC Nightline.

:: The Diary of Saad Eskandar ::
-- courtesy of the British Library --

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