This article has been on my mind for the last several days - both because of the sad story of these children but also because it does not seem impossible to do something about their plight. How many US lawyers and social workers, trained to work with juveniles, would it take to work with Aristidas to do something about these girls and boys? If they could be brought to trial a large number would probably go back to their families. For those that need to remain incacerated, how much money would it take to set up a juvenile facility in the country, away from the quake devestated areas? How much money would it take to “create an environment where reeducation can really be effective?”

How fun! Yes, "Who has ever heard of a secret radio station in the desert?" I was intrigued enough to tune in and was sorry when I had to turn it off to get back to work.

Zee, I think you nailed it on the head. "What we really need to be having a discussion about: women's empowerment and multiculturism." So often the real issues are ignored in favor of what's more dramatic or easier to have a black/white argument over.

I've reread this article a couple of times during this Gulf oil catastrophe-especially in connection to BP telling employees not to talk to media. Imagine if BP were controlling what we search or create online. Imagine if BP were controlling how quickly we can access vital information

"The telecom industry will be hammering the FCC with pressure to keep broadband a lawless land in order to deepen their control and enormous profits." Think BP, lawlessness and profits. In times like these we see why net neutrality and broadband being classified as a telecommunications service is so essential.

Good video. And once again women and children suffer.