Michael, Sweden, Europe, World,

It was really sad to hear of the murder of Anna Lindh. It is also a sad thing that much of the world (I include myself) doesn't really learn of some of the brighter lights until they have been extinguished. She seemed like quite a woman.

The news here can't seem to report this story without saying "Sweden, a country that values being an open society" and that fact is one that prompts me to post. If I can envision a road toward the "Better World" -- a world without need of metal detectors and bodyguards -- then I always thought of Sweden as one of the places showing the way. With the memory of Olaf Palme, I have to think that maybe Sweden is looking down that road anxiously and will maybe have to decide that it is too dark to keep walking.

Again, really sad to hear about Ms. Lindh.

Peace,