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Freedom, Democide, War: Home Page Click Joy's face to go to the Joy Phim Democratic Peace Institute. Click me if you are interested in an alternative history series of six novels based on the democratic peace, all free pdf downloads Click AIRS to promoting a free world through the American International Relations Society Click the above cover to read the synopsis of the nonfiction book, Never Again: Ending War, Democide, & Famine Through Democratic Freedom Available from Llumina Press or Amazon.com , or as a FREE pdf download . SEARCH Search the web, or the over 1,100 documents and 5,000 pages of text on this site. If needed, see help page. Match ANY Match ALL SITE INFORMATION Site map What books, articles, papers, and data are on this site? How is this site organized? A note on theme page notes . What's new? Why is this site credible? ABOUT RUMMEL Short Bio Curriculm Vitae DEMOCRATIC PEACE CLOCK The Democratic Peace has kicked in, global violence is decreasing, and it is thus the dawning of a new world. Click the clock to see more detail and the empirical evidence. Saving Lives, Enriching Life: Freedom as a Right, and a Moral Good was published in January 2001 only on this web site.It is the keystone of the ideas and findings hereregarding national poverty, famine, genocide and mass murder,and war. It should be the first stop for those who wish to study or survey this site's documents. Click above image. VISUALIZING DEMOCIDE TOLL See Investigations into Visualizing Democide , such as the: Rings of Tears DOCUDRAMAS For dramatic attempts to give human feeling to democide statistics and to characterize democidal events, such as China's Cultural Revolution, and Pol Pot's Cambodian Communist Revolution, click here . Dedicated to those who are not yet living in freedom, who suffer repression, regime-made famine, torture, gulags, and fear for their lives and those of their loved ones; and thanks to the internet, have reached this home page. Freedom, Democracy, Peace; Power, Democide, and War DEMOCRATIC PEACE BLOG Click the above image for Rummel's Democratic Peace blog to see current events in the glare of the struggle between freedom and power--between the democratic peace and a power that corrupts and kills. Includes 20 headlines selected continuously by keywords related to this website. Blogs posted daily, except for Sunday. For the archive of all the previous week's blogs, arranged topically, click here OCCASIONAL COMMENTARY ARCHIVE For an archive of website related commentary, click the above image. Current commentary is now posted on the above blog Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. ----Lord Acton Power kills; absolute power kills absolutely. ----This Web Site Introduction It is true that democratic freedom is an engine of national and individual wealth and prosperity. Hardly known, however, is that freedom also saves millions of lives from famine, disease, war, collective violence, and democide (genocide and mass murder). That is, the more freedom, the greater the human security and the less the violence. Conversely, the more power governments have, the more human insecurity and violence. In short: to our realization that power impoverishes we must also add that power kills. Through theoretical analysis, historical case studies, empirical data, and quantitative analyses, this web site shows that: uote Freedom is a basic human right recognized by the United Nations and international treaties, and is the heart of social justice. Freedom is an engine of economic and human development, and scientific and technological advancement. Freedom ameliorates the problem of mass poverty. Free people do not suffer from and never have had famines, and by theory, should not. Freedom is therefore a solution to hunger and famine. Free people have the least internal violence, turmoil, and political instability. Free people have virtually no government genocide and mass murder, and for good theoretical reasons. Freedom is therefore a solution to genocide and mass murder; the only practical means of making sure that "Never again!" Free people do not make war on each other, and the greater the freedom within two nations, the less violence between them. Freedom is a method of nonviolence--the most peaceful nations are those whose people are free. The purpose of this web site, then, is to make as widely available as possible the theories, work, results, and data that empirically and historically, quantitatively and qualitatively, support these conclusions about freedom. This is to invite their use, replication, and critical evaluation, and thereby to advance our knowledge of and confidence in freedom--in liberal democracy. It is to foster freedom. Pray tell, my brother, Why do dictators kill and make war? Is it for glory; for things, for beliefs, for hatred, for power? Yes, but more, because they can. IMPORTANT NOTE: Among all the democide estimates appearing on this website,some have been revised upward. I have changed that for Mao's famine, 1958-1962, from zero to 38,000,000. And thus I have had to change the overall democide for the PRC (1928-1987) from 38,702,000 to 76,702,000. Details here. I have changed my estimate for colonial democide from 870,000 to an additional 50,000,000. Details here . Thus, the new world total: old total 1900-1999 = 174,000,000.New World total = 174,000,000 + 38,000,000 (new for China) + 50,000 (new for Colonies) = 262,000,000. Just to give perspective on this incredible murder by government, if all these bodies were laid head to toe, with the average height being 5', then they would circle the earth ten times. Also, this democide murdered 6 times more people than died in combat in all the foreign and internal wars of the century. Finally, given popular estimates of the dead in a major nuclear war, this total democide is as though such a war did occur, but with its dead spread over a century. Contact E-mail: click Tell your friends (separate addresses with a comma): You are the visitor. For visitor statistics since March 13, 2000, click the logo-link below. Last document addition: July 2005. See latest additions . Last site revision: December 2005 Return to top of page. Independence Institute Website

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Deluxe Kauai Sunset - 45 min. | One Hour Helicopter Tour in Paradise Helicopter Tour in Paradise (1hr.) Kauai -- the way this helicopter tour is flown - must have been the inspiration for Hollywood's concept of cinerama. The blended shades of blue at the ocean's edge, the engaging spill of ethereal and rainbowed waterfalls, the infinite number of perfectly imposing cliffs, each one a unique work of art sculpted by 6-million years of nature's finest artisans, all combine to make your tour by air one of the most thrilling experiences of your life. Will Squyres Helicopter Tours lets you discover Kauai's most inspiring mountains, most magical caves, enticing waterways, unique flora and fauna, rich red dirt and emerald green vistas from a safe and comfortable seat aboard their ASTAR 350. This magnificent aircraft is air-conditioned and built with custom bubble windows to allow you the maximum view possible of the splendor of the Garden Island. Will knows magnificent views! And Hollywood knows and respects Will. He has scouted site locations for movies such as Universal Pictures' Jurassic Park, and Castle Rock Pictures' Outbreak and North, and you will probably get to see these and other familiar movie backdrops on your tour. A few of the best known sights and best kept secrets that await you are: Waimea Canyon, dubbed by Mark Twain as the "Grand Canyon of the South Pacific." Although Mark Twain never visited the island, he must have seen enough of it to judge the unparalleled grandeur of this famous Kauai landmark. It is truly a spectacular sight. Mount Waialeale is known as the wettest spot on earth with an average annual rainfall of about forty feet. Most of the mountain rain drains into the nearby Alakai Swamp, home to several rare species of plants and birds. Wailua Falls is also known as Fantasy Island Waterfalls for their cameo appearance weekly in the TV series of the same name. The legendary Na Pali Coast, with its dramatic cliffs chisled by time to a razor sharp beckoning, is spellbinding no matter how many times you see it. This is the home of the legendary Bali Hai as seen in the 20th Century Fox movie, South Pacific and yes, it is calling you. Will Squyres Helicopter Tours lets you respond. Many of these Kauai wonders can only be fully appreciated by air. But wait! There's more. Since these pilots are just as knowledgeable about Kauai's myths, legends and history as they are about flying the ASTAR 350, you not only get a thrilling ride but a mini Kauai education as well, as they present you with the facts and legends about the Kauai they all love and respect. NOTE: 24 HOURS ADVANCE NOTICE OF CANCELLATION IS REQUIRED FOR A REFUND. Book your Kauai Activities NOW because many of the most popular tours can be already filled if you wait until to you actually arrive on Kauai !! We will match any published internet prices ( non-timeshare). Note: There is a $16 fuel surcharge added to each fare. Reserve - Helicopter Tour in Paradise Toll Free 1-877-742-7893 Regular price $199 Your Price $ 183 Call NOW Toll Free 1-877-742-7893 to reserve or for further information. Open 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM Hawaii Standard Time...if it is after hours please click the button and we will call you back. Top Kauai Highlight - 30 min. Departing from our exclusive heliport at Princeville, this value-oriented flight includes all the major sites on Kauai! Depart our historic Princeville Airport, featured in the Kevin Costner movie "Dragonfly," and enter into a world of lush tropical rain forests, jagged mountains, sea cliffs, beaches and craters. Combined with music and narration you will climb past Hanalei, "Home of South Pacific," hover over the 3,400 ft. Mt. Namolokama waterfalls and soar into the vast Waimea Canyon. You will pass Pu’u-ka-Pele, "Volcano Hill" (Pele is said to have stamped her foot to form the crater) before crossing the Alaka’i swamp. You will be in awe as the Na Pali Cliffs open up before you. Return flight passes Bali Hai made famous in the classic movie "South Pacific." NOTE: 24 HOURS ADVANCE NOTICE OF CANCELLATION IS REQUIRED FOR A REFUND. Book your Kauai Activities NOW because many of the most popular tours can be already filled if you wait until to you actually arrive on Kauai !! We will match any published internet prices ( non-timeshare). Reserve - Kauai Highlight - 30 min. Toll Free 1-877-742-7893 - We can also reserve a 30 min. Oahu flight for you !! Regular price $ 109 Your price $103 Call NOW Toll Free 1-877-742-7893 to reserve or for further information. Open 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM Hawaii Standard Time...if it is after hours please click the button and we will call you back. Top Kauai Deluxe Kama'aina - 45 min. Departing from historic Princeville Airport, this is our most popular tour of the Island of Kaua'i! After your surround sound video presentation on Hawaii in our private theatre, you will board your luxury A-Star helicopter then climb up the Hanalei Valley to escape into a world of lush tropical rain forests, jagged mountains, sea cliffs, beaches and craters. Enter the crater of Mt. Wai’ale’ale (weather permitting) and marvel at the wailing wall with its numerous waterfalls cascading over 2,000 ft. Onward to Hanapepe Valley site of Manawaipuni Falls also known as Jurassic Park Falls. Soar into Waimea Canyon with its vivid colors, awesome depth and breadth. At the base of the canyon is Waimea Bay, where Captain Cook first landed in 1778. You will enter the spectacular Kalalau Valley and see the remains of house sites and taro patches from ancient Hawaiian civilizations. Your return flight passes Bali Hai, made famous in " South Pacific." You will land back at our historic Princeville Airport, featured in the Kevin Costner movie "Dragon Fly." NOTE: 24 HOURS ADVANCE NOTICE OF CANCELLATION IS REQUIRED FOR A REFUND. Book your Kauai Activities NOW because many of the most popular tours can be already filled if you wait until to you actually arrive on Kauai !! We will match any published internet prices ( non-timeshare). Reserve - Kauai Deluxe Kama'aina - 45 min. Toll Free 1-877-742-7893 - We can also reserve a 45min. Oahu flight for you !! Regular price $ 169 Your price $159 Call NOW Toll Free 1-877-742-7893 to reserve or for further information. Open 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM Hawaii Standard Time...if it is after hours please click the button and we will call you back. top Kauai Grand circle - 60 min.. Departing from historic Princeville Airport, this is our most popular tour of the Island of Kaua'i! After your surround sound video presentation on Hawaii in our private theatre, you will board your luxury A-Star helicopter then climb up the Hanalei Valley to escape into a world of lush tropical rain forests, jagged mountains, sea cliffs, beaches and craters. Enter the crater of Mt. Wai’ale’ale (weather permitting) and marvel at the wailing wall with its numerous waterfalls cascading over 2,000 ft. Onward to Hanapepe Valley site of Manawaipuni Falls also known as Jurassic Park Falls. Soar into Waimea Canyon with its vivid colors, awesome depth and breadth. At the base of the canyon is Waimea Bay, where Captain Cook first landed in 1778. You will enter the spectacular Kalalau Valley and see the remains of house sites and taro patches from ancient Hawaiian civilizations. Your return flight passes Bali Hai, made famous in " South Pacific." You will land back at our historic Princeville Airport, featured in the Kevin Costner movie "Dragon Fly." NOTE: 24 HOURS ADVANCE NOTICE OF CANCELLATION IS REQUIRED FOR A REFUND. Book your Kauai Activities NOW because many of the most popular tours can be already filled if you wait until to you actually arrive on Kauai !! We will match any published internet prices ( non-timeshare). Reserve - Kauai Grand circle - 60 min. Toll Free 1-877-742-7893 - We can also reserve a 60min. Oahu flight for you !! Regular price $ 199 Your price $183 Call NOW Toll Free 1-877-742-7893 to reserve or for further information. Open 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM Hawaii Standard Time...if it is after hours please click the button and we will call you back. top Kauai Deluxe Sunset Flight - 45 min. Departing beautiful Princeville, Hawaii, this luxurious helicopter flight over the 4,000 ft. sea cliffs of the Na Pali Coast of Kauai is an unforgettable experience! Take Romance to the Skies and be one of the few to share the experience of the Na Pali Coast on Kaua'i at Sunset. Included are all the spectacular sites of Kaua'i as described on our Kauai Highlights "Kama'aina" flight. Cross the 4,000 foot cliffs of the Na Pali Coast as the sunset opens up before you with ever changing colors and hues. The sun gently drops into the waves on the horizon as you witness the last sunset in the United States over the Pacific. A champagne toast in our tropical gardens completes this romantic experience! Monday Through Saturday Limited Availability NOTE: 24 HOURS ADVANCE NOTICE OF CANCELLATION IS REQUIRED FOR A REFUND. Book your Kauai Activities NOW because many of the most popular tours can be already filled if you wait until to you actually arrive on Kauai !! We will match any published internet prices ( non-timeshare). Reserve - Kauai Deluxe Sunset Flight Mon - Sat. Toll Free 1-877-742-7893 - We can also reserve a 45min. Sunset Oahu flight for you !! Regular price $ 169 Your price $158 Call NOW Toll Free 1-877-742-7893 to reserve or for further information. 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Collections - Special - North American Indian and Native Hawaiian About special collections North American Indian and Native Hawaiian Quilt Collection [ click here to see samples ] Native quilters in the Hawaiian Islands and on the North American continent have long used colors and designs distinctly their own to make quilts which function in ways both similar to other cultural groups as well as in ways that have specific tribal or pan-Indian meanings. Quilts have been used in nearly every Native community for everyday purposes such as bed coverings, shelter coverings, infants' swing cradles, weather insulation, and providing a soft place to sit on the ground. In some communities, quilts are also used to honor individuals, in ceremonies, and in a variety of activities that strengthen community life. Native peoples in the Hawaiian Islands and North America have always had many indigenous traditions of textile production and use; the materials and skills of quiltmaking had many precedents in these communities. When commercially-manufactured cloth and steel needles became available to native peoples, it was not surprising that, adept at similar craft forms, they quickly picked up quiltmaking. Native needleworkers continually combine or replace old materials and technologies with new. Finger-woven animal pelt blankets have been replaced by wool blankets and quilts, hides replaced by cotton fabrics, and awls and needles replaced by sewing machines and rotary cutters. The initial conveyance of quilting skills to Native peoples occurred in the nineteenth century with the establishment of mission schools and churches in Native communities. Numerous references in missionary diaries and letters, mission records and newsletters, and oral histories point to the substantial influence that Christian denominational mission churches and schools had in introducing quiltmaking to Native peoples. Through both formal instruction and in the context of affiliated women's social groups, missions promoted Euro-American domestic arts, including quiltmaking and other forms of needlework. Whether Mennonite missions on Hopi land, Mormon missions in Utah and Nevada, Quaker mission schools in Pennsylvania, or Catholic missions in frontier outposts, these Christian evangelical and educational efforts were instrumental in introducing and sustaining interest in these crafts. Within Native communities, quilts are often used to mark rites of passage or special occasions and to honor individuals for their special achievements or contributions. At naming ceremonies, quilts are given to friends and family in honor of the loved one being named. Students graduating from high schools or college are given quilts as a sign or recognition of their academic accomplishments. Athletes winning competitive events are given quilts for their physical achievements. Veterans returning from military service are honored with quilts to thank them for their bravery and personal sacrifice. Any one who has contributed significantly to his or her own, family's or community's well being is honored, either by being given a quilt or having quilts given away on their behalf. Production techniques (patchwork, appliqué, quilting, tied work), material preparation (batting, recycling cloth), patchwork patterns, quilting designs, and quilt names were shared among Native and non-Native quiltmakers. Yet choices of patterns, construction techniques, materials, and names often are tied to Native or tribal identity. Native artists adapt the beadwork, rug weaving, and basket weaving patterns of their cultural heritage of their own experience into their quilts. Color choices often reflect the Native quilter's close spritual ties to the natural world. Many times Native quilters, irrespective of their own tribal background, will select printed fabrics that incorporate Southwestern or pan-Indian imagery, such as eagles, running horses, or motifs from or resembling those of Navajo rugs. Of all the discrete collections of the MSU Museum's quilt collections perhaps the most important is the collection of North American Indian and Native Hawaiian quilts. Several museums have one or a few samples of Native quilts and a handful of museums have quilts specializing in the quilts of one culture or tribe (for instance Native Hawaiian or Lakota Sioux) but no other musuem in the world has a collection that not only represents the breadth and diversity of Native quilting in North Amercia but also is accompanied by documentary information resulting from historical and ethnographic research. There are a number of reasons why Native quilters have been so little known to those outside their families or communities and that museums have so few examples in their collections, but perhaps the chief reasons were that it is an art form that has appeared so extensively in everyday life and that it was primarily the result of indigenous cultural contact with outsiders. Considered commonplace and perceived firmly tied to a European rather than a Native artistic tradition, quilts, unlike other Native arts, were historically not collected or studied as items of ethnographic, aesthetic, or marketplace value. In addition, most quilts made within Native communities were made for everyday use; even those made and given in ceremonies were intended for everyday use. Thus, there are few extant historical quilts in either private or public collections. The first Native American quilt acquired by the Michigan State University Museum was one documented in a Michigan Quilt Project Discovery Day in 1985. The quilt, made c. 1920 by Margaret (or Anna) David, an Odawa quilter, from Peshawbestown, Michigan has distinctively Woodland Indian floral motifs in the corners and sides of a traditional Star quilt pattern. It was donated by a non-Native family who had acquired it from its maker. Subsequent research has uncovered five more quilts done in this style and has revealed that the quilter was probably affiliated with a group of women who quilted together in the basement of the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Peshawbestown, Michigan, a community where Ojibwa and Odawa had long resided. Additional research by museum staff on Ojibway, Odawa, and Potawatomi quilting resulted in the collection of narratives, photographs, and quilts documenting the long-time engagement in quilting by many Native women in the region. Working in tandem with the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of the American Indian, Atlatl (the national service organization for professional Native artists), and many tribal museums as well as quilters, collectors, and other scholars, the Michigan State University Museum staff continued to document Native quilting traditions throughout the United States and Canada. These efforts have resulted in the exhibition "To Honor and Comfort: Native Quilting Traditions" that toured to major museums across the nation, a smaller version of the exhibit that is touring to tribal museums, a publication, and the collection of well-documented quilts and related materials at MSU. -- by Marsha MacDowell [excerpt from Marsha MacDowell, ed., Great Lakes,Great Quilts. Concord, California: C&T Publishing, 2001] GLQC Home About GLQC Collections Exhibits Programs Publications Internships/Volunteers Quilt Index On–Line Newsletter Virtual Quilt Sponsors/Endowments Links Quilt Care Site Info Contact Us