It is a very sad day for the world today, with the news of Lady Diana killed in a car accident. I know some might say so what, we live in Australia, and she is a member of the British Royal Family, but I think all of us, those for and those against a republic feel a great loss. The charm and grace she possessed was truly unique.

I know her life was overshadowed by "scandal" but through it all, she tried her very best to do something for people less fortunate than herself, and always put on a smile, even though she may have been close to tears. She showed great tolerance of others, she broke down other people's prejudice, in particular by not running away from people with leprosy and AIDS, instead she touched them with her own hands, showing that she did not believe the myths of the day. She was a great inspiration for many.

The media had a big part to play in her death. They will now try to avoid the responsibility that they must accept. Even if they were not the actual ones chasing the car, they would have bought any photos resulting from it. All of us must also bear some responsibility for this tragedy, for all of us supported the greed machine by purchasing such magazines and newspapers that used these photos in an attempt to boost sales. Not just in Britain, but the world over, there has always been great interest in anything Diana has done, whether private of public. We must show the media we are not prepared to accept this sort of stupidity any longer. We must now stand up and be counted. If you want to show your disgust, don't buy such magazines. Don't buy these newspapers that sensationalise. I was most disgusted by the english newspaper that went out today with the headline "Dodi dead, Diana seriously injured!" Why put an exclamation mark at the end? Doesn't the headline say enough?

I have nothing against freedom of press, but surely that must be balanced by freedom for people to go where they want, when they want, with whom they want, without having a camera shoved in their face and their actions becoming headline news.

I hope this makes all of you remember how short life can be, and how precious it is while we have it. We should not allow petty differences to get in the way. We should all take Diana's lead, and show tolerance and acceptance for all people, no matter how much our views may differ. I must apologise to the editor for not showing tolerance of his views in recent times, they are his and he is entitled to them, as each and every one of us are.

Diana, we in Australia loved you also, and we will miss you greatly. I personally feel like I have lost a close friend. Its just sad that we here in Australia have nowhere to go to put flowers and say goodbye to you. Thankyou for doing your bit to make the world a better place. It is up to us now to continue what you started.

Jennifer Widdop

Subject: Re: Vicnet etc.

Dear Sir,

I was pleased to see in yesterday's newsletter that you are continuing to exert pressure on Vicnet to have a One Nation link. This will probably put certain people between a rock and a hard place (their problem!). You must win if you keep it up. A big setback for the "left wing" network in its major centre.

I have been having another look at the article "New Class Elites" elite.html which I downloaded on 27/05/97, and which I found much more meaningful this time, having been doing some study of this subject. Following my comments yesterday on Comte, I should add that the most important founder of Sociology is now considered to have been none other than Karl Marx. Also Alexis de Tocqueville, frequently quoted in "Aquarian Conspiracy" by Marilyn Ferguson (a New Age "bible"). Until the 1960s this field, in England, was largely centred in the Fabian oriented London School of Economics. And in Italy, by Vilfredo Pareto; my encyclopaedia says "he was widely known for his controversial theory of an elite ruling class, and his theories were generally associated with the development of Fascism in Italy."

The picture emerging is that the concept of Left and Right is a hundred year old hoax. The emerging reality is a duality of an oligarchical elite versus the masses. With increased automation of manual and white collar work, computer technology making many middle managers redundant, and increased working hours keeping those in jobs increasingly busy, the elite no longer need the masses. Hence their term "useless eaters".

Now for my question: The article "New Class Elites" appears to be part of a larger chapter of a book. Would you please tell me where it came from and who was the author?

regards
Bob