Greetings all. It's May 1st. And the world is in turmoil.
I saw brief new reports of the abuse of prisoners in Iraq. Later stories on BBC World News says that Bush too was disgusted. I am sorry but the man sent those mindless individuals there without even thinking that the anti-Iraq sentiment held by many Americans would surface into something like that.
I say this again. Was Saddam a cruel dictator? Perhaps. Were these US military personel cruel and inhumane? There is no doubt. So, if we weigh things out, what's the difference? These men were Americans. They should have known better.
And for those of you out there who do not believe that there are just as many problems in the US that there are in some of these "terrorist nations", I would like to say, think again. This story is both racially and ignorantly motivated.
In my province of the world, we are having our own problems. Labour unions are threatening to shut down the entire province in a general strike starting Monday (My advice to people wanting to travel here is that they should do some research before they arrive). My place of employment was behind "protest lines" and we were told not to report to work unless it was to stand on this line. I am torn.
Part of me thinks that the government should not ask people to take a pay cut however a larger part of me believes that maybe it's not necessary for us to possess so many things and want new cars and big houses. We believe that it is our right to have a lifestyle that is considered extravagant by most of the world's population. It's the fault of our times and our society that has made us believe that bigger and newer is better. In many places in the world, whole families live together under one roof in places that we Westerners would consider inhumane. The truth is, that we all want the brass ring. So, we assume that we have a right for these things but to afford them one would have to make $20/hour or more.
I live with my parents. We don't always get along but we live together in the same house, share expenses and we try to stay out of each others hair. Sure, I could move into my own house or apartment closer to town but I choose not to for many reasons. One of those is because I think that it is morally wrong to have too much when there are others that have nothing in other parts of the world.
I don't have a car because I don't think that it is fair for me to use petrol up to drive myself around. My driving could probably cause someone else to take a few less breaths. I take the bus when I need to otherwise I ride my bicycle or walk.
I try not to judge others who do not do this but it is hard sometimes. My sacrifices are my own and on occasion I start to resent that these methods that are geared to help the world in a small way are not more widely spread. I know that I cannot tell others what to do but I do wish that we could all be a little less selfish about things. Like wanting more money.
Why do we need so much? Can't we change our way of thinking and require less? Can we change our perceptions of lifestyle? Tell me what you think!
Anyway, I should go. Things are not all gloom and doom, I suppose. I woke up this morning and that is a good thing!
I saw brief new reports of the abuse of prisoners in Iraq. Later stories on BBC World News says that Bush too was disgusted. I am sorry but the man sent those mindless individuals there without even thinking that the anti-Iraq sentiment held by many Americans would surface into something like that.
I say this again. Was Saddam a cruel dictator? Perhaps. Were these US military personel cruel and inhumane? There is no doubt. So, if we weigh things out, what's the difference? These men were Americans. They should have known better.
And for those of you out there who do not believe that there are just as many problems in the US that there are in some of these "terrorist nations", I would like to say, think again. This story is both racially and ignorantly motivated.
In my province of the world, we are having our own problems. Labour unions are threatening to shut down the entire province in a general strike starting Monday (My advice to people wanting to travel here is that they should do some research before they arrive). My place of employment was behind "protest lines" and we were told not to report to work unless it was to stand on this line. I am torn.
Part of me thinks that the government should not ask people to take a pay cut however a larger part of me believes that maybe it's not necessary for us to possess so many things and want new cars and big houses. We believe that it is our right to have a lifestyle that is considered extravagant by most of the world's population. It's the fault of our times and our society that has made us believe that bigger and newer is better. In many places in the world, whole families live together under one roof in places that we Westerners would consider inhumane. The truth is, that we all want the brass ring. So, we assume that we have a right for these things but to afford them one would have to make $20/hour or more.
I live with my parents. We don't always get along but we live together in the same house, share expenses and we try to stay out of each others hair. Sure, I could move into my own house or apartment closer to town but I choose not to for many reasons. One of those is because I think that it is morally wrong to have too much when there are others that have nothing in other parts of the world.
I don't have a car because I don't think that it is fair for me to use petrol up to drive myself around. My driving could probably cause someone else to take a few less breaths. I take the bus when I need to otherwise I ride my bicycle or walk.
I try not to judge others who do not do this but it is hard sometimes. My sacrifices are my own and on occasion I start to resent that these methods that are geared to help the world in a small way are not more widely spread. I know that I cannot tell others what to do but I do wish that we could all be a little less selfish about things. Like wanting more money.
Why do we need so much? Can't we change our way of thinking and require less? Can we change our perceptions of lifestyle? Tell me what you think!
Anyway, I should go. Things are not all gloom and doom, I suppose. I woke up this morning and that is a good thing!
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