It’s difficult to really write anything that I feel would be worth saying, on topics such as the struggle in Iran, or any of the many other battles going on all over the world. And while we know things are getting considerably worse in Iran right now… this week I’ve been writing about going on vacation again. It sounds petty – but then you consider the fact that there’s little anything we can do – and there are so many more people dying in the different conflicts all across the entire continent of Africa.
And of course you don’t see Congressmen and Governors calling for intervention in these areas on the basis of ‘Human Rights’ and ‘Democracy’ – because that’s never the reason we ever enter militarily into any part of the world. I suppose there is the added factor that Iran is strategically a million times more important than say, Sudan right now – but I’ll still be irritated when people call for intervening in Iran on a moral basis connected to upholding Democracy and/or Human Rights – while denying that it’s about strategic power mongering, and taking this opportunity to grab some more control in the region.
… so while we’re on the topic of the People’s Struggle in Iran – I’ll shift over to what we’re doing tomorrow.
We’re going to a farm to pick blueberries. Leah recently reconnected with one of her middle school friends after all this time – and amazingly, she and her family live here around Atlanta – so we’re all going to pick blueberries.
And actually, one of my 5th grade classmates recently found me on Facebook. And for that reason alone – the ability to find people from your past that you otherwise could not find without a great deal of effort – that is why Facebook is a good thing and not something to be avoided… unless of course, you’re in hiding.
Well, there’s that, AND the part where you can check out everyone from high school and see if you’re winning at life more than they are… (but you know, that’s just me being petty… whatever! I’m winning!)
See you tomorrow.
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"And of course you don’t see Congressmen and Governors calling for intervention in these areas on the basis of ‘Human Rights’ and ‘Democracy’ – because that’s never the reason we ever enter militarily into any part of the world. I suppose there is the added factor that Iran is strategically a million times more important than say, Sudan right now – but I’ll still be irritated when people call for intervening in Iran on a moral basis connected to upholding Democracy and/or Human Rights – while denying that it’s about strategic power mongering, and taking this opportunity to grab some more control in the region."
Bro, the reason behind any decision made to lend more vocal and strong support to the people in Iran doesn't matter. Be it upholding the ideals of democracy and freedom or strategic national interest it matters not to those in Iran that tonight will go to sleep in fear, then wake up and make the decision to walk out the door, into the streets and into mortal danger. They are doing it for a chance to determine their nations future and have the freedoms that we enjoy and sometimes squander here. Don't get caught up in the politics here, but focus the compassion I can tell that you have and that is frustrating you towards the Iranian people. They are dying and would be better served with the full and uncompromised support of our nation's leader. And you're totally right about Darfur, if only the Sudanese were enriching uranium I'm sure the global community would find the genocide less palatable.