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Michele's Letter: in reponse to 9/11/01 events

On September 11, 2001, the world changed. All of us at CFI are filled with sorrow over the unspeakable act that took the lives of many innocent people, and changed our lives forever. But what worries me most is what will become of this--the aftermath.

It could continue to take more lives. It could leave our children vulnerable to fear and war. This, my dear friends is what I cannot bear to witness. We must urge our President to act with sober restraint.

CFI will refocus its goals and mission to support children, during this difficult time. We promise to move ahead and educate the public at large on what it truly means to be a child-friendly society.

As Gandhi said sometime ago "If we want to have peace in the world we must begin with the children." We will work hard to follow those simple words with teaching respect and nurturance.

Remember how small our children are. It's up to us to protect and care for them-- to keep their days simple and consistent, and to maintain their dignity.

We cannot let their childhood be invaded, and we can certainly not let them suffer. The cowardly act of terrorism deserves nothing from the world's children. Let us join together and keep CFI going.

--Michele Mason
(CFI Founder)