Dr. King will get more recognition as a fact of life in a federally dominated America. Yet Lee and Jackson deserve considerable recognition, significantly more than today, for future Virginians to follow their example as heroes.

I realize we aren't going to win. But in a sense, everything we do now will set a precedent, set traditions and forge our identity.

Basically, it will be America stepping backwards out of space.

These are going to be very long-lasting changes in America, ... The people who are leaving their homes, will take years to re-settle. The Gulf states are going to take years and years to rebuild. They won't be rebuilt in the same way. This is a permanent effect on American society.

How could this happen in America? ... I hope my story ? will prevent what happened to me from ever happening again.

This quicker and more efficient identification technology will contribute to a safer America.