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So I have been following the Gaza/Israel conflict (really since undergrad) recently but have been refraining from posting for fear that I might go overboard (like with my Obama affliction) and who wants to see war everyday when you come to Head Cases for you guilty pleasure.
However, I feel the need to express how I feel about it as the violence intensifies and the lack of empathy increases. I found this video which is mostly from the views of the children living in the refugee camps and their perspectives. It's amazing how so many repeatedly in history can fall victim to the overzealous and staunch views of the few. Check this out and particularly pay attention to the very articulate little girl about halfway through:
It takes courage to be an instrument of change and let's hope that Obama truly is that because the UN has not been doing what they were built to do....
A lil inside mi noggin..
- M.
- Brooklyn, NY, United States
- I'm blunt...and rather observant...DUH that means I should blog! I suffer from, no let me rephrase, I combat living with an AVM on a daily basis. An AVM is an Abnormal Veinous Malformation which affects about 250,000 people in the US (http://www.cumc.columbia.edu/dept/cerebro/AVM.htm#Link8). It affects everyone differently, for me it's caused a constant headache since 2003...litterally. I've been in countless doctors offices, been poked and proded, been through the emotions of being misdiagnosed with a brain tumor. Needless to say, I've been through a lot and not just because of my...let's call it an ailment. Above all I've developed a less than common outlook on life and perception of things.Don't for one minute misconstrue, I'm in no way a victim, I'm self-sufficient almost to a fault and encourage others to turn their weaknesses into empowerment. It builds character and makes for one hell of a screenplay ha! That combined with growing up immersed in a semi-charmed world, and the glitz and glamour of Hollyweird leads to some interesting anecdotes...Here are my thoughts...
2 comments:
WOw this was a strong clip. It's just sad how these kids are living. I hope more videos like this are made. This really touched me and makes me want to go do something. I hope it touches more people as well.
What can I say... this is a battle that is going to take the whole nation to unite and pull together. Yes, Obama can be the vehicle, but it will take a world to rise and even begin to change international injustice.
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