Okay, so, perspective is one thing I love to offer in this blog. So, here is a big dose of perspective for you. The Zeitgeist Movement is a very interesting organization and something to keep an eye on. They have made a few movies now (one of which I posted on this blog. You may want to do a quick search) and they seem to be getting quite a lot of attention.
So, even though the topic of Osama Bin Laden's death is a tough one (and may I say one that I have been avoiding), I think that this video is something to consider and think about. Take a look!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOqQa5k0org
The intense music makes it a little to "epic movie" like. But the message is good. I remember thinking myself, when I heard the news of Osama bin Laden's death, how can we give so much praise to another human's death? That, right there, that question, is one to deeply think about. And how much do we do this? This praise for the ones who have killed others. We are not barbaric people. The people who need our respect and praise are the ones who have lost their lives trying to protect something, or someone. Whether it is a country, or a child.
I remember that night very clearly, and I can tell you that I never once cracked a smile. There was a pit in my stomach as I watched the media, the government, and the American people euphorically rejoice at death. I felt rather distant from my country then. The tragedy is that it had to come to this point, and after a decade of killing, we're no closer than when we began. But just as hate encourages hate, and killing encourages killing, tolerance encourages tolerance, and love encourages love. That is how we must move forward.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful words. Thank you. I will never forget my own confusion. Death of another human being is not to be celebrated. Under any circumstances.
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