[codebreaker]

The measure of a gift is often the sacrifice that giver is willing to put forth.

Although the cows will be sold regionally by the US and the money used to buy beads for the local economy, this is a good way to thank them.

And perhaps we can buy some beads ourselves, or save the cattle have them graze at the White House or the WTC center when the grass grows again.

[The Old Hoosier]

The Masai do not easily part with cows. In fact, their religion teaches that all the cows in the world belong to them.

That just shows that this is a very significant gift.

[gubamyster]

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[cgk]

An incredibly touching gift. I would imagine the cows are sacred to them because the Masai regions can't have a lot of food as we do here. Or are the cattle to them like currency? BTW: Don't let the cows near California highways.
CHP Officers Shoot & Kill 6 Cows Grazing Near Highway

Not everyone respects COWS. Keeping them on the White House lawn might be the best thing for them.

I'd like to personally make a gift of 1,000,000 pigs to the terrorists & their supporters.

Mrs Kus

[lavaroise]

bump. Love is an end, not a mean indeed.

[Humidston]

This is heartwarming! Thanks for the information and many thanks to the Masai for their sacrifices.

[A Navy Vet]

We thanked them days ago...but thanks again folks...your kindness and generosity will not be forgotten.

[michigander]

I say when we catch Osama, we take him to pay Oltetia a visit.

[T]he village's chief warrior — a man named Oltetia said: "That guy [bin Laden] — surely we would have to kill him. We as the Masai have ways to kill, just using a spear and bows and arrows. He is a strong man so we couldn't do it directly. We would surround him in the bush."

[Ohioan]

I agree that this is a touching gift; which should be appreciated in the spirit in which it was offered.

May these good people succeed in preserving their good and decent ways in the face of World Socialists bent upon submerging them in the human sea of an undiffentiated humanity. There is no real place for decency and kindness in a Socialist World, where everything is directed from above.

William Flax Return Of The Gods Web Site

[wimpycat]

The Masai are pretty cool people.

[cyberaxe]

.....this is the kinda stuff.....

.....that brings goose bumps.....

.....Hat's Off to the Masai Tribe.....

[Dakota gal in Seattle]

By giving their most vauled possesion; they show us the meaning of compassion for our fellow man.

[livius]

A generous and beautiful gift from an honorable people.

[Utopia]

I found the story of the cows far more touching than the Saudi Prince's gift of $10M to NYC (which was thankfully rejected).

[KentuckyWoman]

The measure of a gift is often the sacrifice that giver is willing to put forth

I can but imagine what sending this token of good-will cost the Masai but they will surely be rewarded by a higher power for their generosity and well as being properly thanked by the American people.

[NativeNewYorker]

BTTT

[Brian Allen]

How beautiful. In the late 60s, early 70s, I lived on the Western side of the Rift Valley, about 15 miles above Njoro [Near Nakuru] on the edge of the Masai Mara and worked extensively throughout the Mara.

And what a splendid, beautiful and noble people they are!

Asante sana, Washarafu Simba!

[Rytwyng]

As I just posted on another thread ---

I just called the phone number in the article -- (Please call the U.S. State Department (Bureau of African Affairs, Chief of Bureau Walter H. Kansteiner 202-647-7371)

Apparently they've been getting a lot of calls. The secretary told me, the plan now is NOT to sell the cows. I told her, they ought to a have a big ceremony, and graze the cattle on the White House lawn.

Freepers, drop a dime, see if we can get the government to give the Masai's gift the respect it deserves. Grazing the cattle on the White House lawn -- or on the President's Texas ranch -- would be perfect.

[rimtop56]

We American people are most thankful for the help provided by the Masai tribe. They are truly honorable men of courage and integrity. May our friendship increase, and may all the people of the Masai tribe be fruitful and prosperous.

[FreeTheHostages]

Thank you for the cows.

[gubamyster]

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