No, no, it is obvious that the ECU should act as a close alliance for the benefit of chess.
If you've been told all your life that you're good-looking, people just flock around you and you never really have to try or have to learn an interesting craft, skill or hobby - or even have depth.
I think what has happened, actually, is that September 11 has given a spur, a renewed urgency, to dialogue between the great faiths.

