WHY?
Published on September 4, 2004 By The Crusaders In Current Events
I'm sure you all know what has happened in a Russian School. I will not rehash the details....because quite frankly I think I will not be able to continue if I do so.
My question is...yet again...WHY? Why do we continue to inflict such pain on Innocent Children. Why do we all act so concerned....but turn a blind eye. Why don't we care enough to do anything. We are the Adults here, we are the Protectors, the Guides and Teachers to Our Children. Children....Innocents... who deserve the right to grow and learn peacefully...who deserve to be taught the way to live and let live. Children who will grow into adults and bestow our legacy on their own Children.
Children who experience and suffer the mistakes of their elders learn to accept these atrocities as our way of life. We must break the cycle and bestow a legacy of acceptance, trust, tolerance, love and freedom for all to exist peacefully.
We are as responsible for the evil perpetuated in our world as the terrorists that create such violence and death. Because we do nothing ...but wait for the next crisis to unfold....and then fade into the shadow of the next.
You may have a feeling of detatchment as you watch the horrifying images from the comfort of your lounge chair.....you may sympathise with the terrified looks on the parents of these childrens faces as they frantically search for their child....and the pain and finality as knowledge of loss hits hard......You look over at your wife...husband.....your children......'Thank God they're safe'....'Thank God that's not me'.......yes, it's nice to be on the outside looking in.....and yes, you're lucky it's not you....but it could be....it's not now.....but one day it could be.....
I am not writing this to scare anybody......I just need to point out that if we don't do something about our detatchment.....one day it could be you and your family and you may hope that others may do more than sympathise....and then casually change the channel.....but care.....put your foot down......Enough is Enough.
There is no need for our primal instinct in our world today.....We are more important than Territory.....We are more important than Power....We are more important than Wealth....And our Children are more important than Us.
We must put our children....All our Children first...And let them lead us to a bright future.

Comments
on Sep 05, 2004
Why do we continue to inflict such pain on Innocent Children.

WE???? It is not us doing this. It is terrorism. Terrorism does not act with logic. They do not care who they hurt in the process of their actions. They do not use reason and are completely devoid of human feelings.
A few months ago a young man was shot dead by passing terrorists in a car. This happened just a few blocks from my home. I knew the young man,his name was George. He was a student at the university here. He was twenty years old. He was an Arab!!!
When this was discovered, the terrorists issued an apology to Georges' family. This was truly a comfort to them as they laid their beloved son to rest the next day. It was a mistake!!! Yes it was! Terrorism is a mistake!

on Sep 05, 2004
Manopeace,

Terrorism is a mistake!

Yes it is a mistake.....but it is also Our...The world populations..... mistake in leaving up to our governments to have the say........and these terrorists believe that the entire governments country agrees and backs their government and therefore we all shall suffer. I am not saying we should give in to the demands of terrorists I just think there has to be a better way.....
You have to excuse my ramblings the other day, Manopeace, I was really quite emotional at the time and I think I didn't really write what I was trying to say.....which in a nut shell is basically.....if we look after, cherish and valueEVERY child on this planet than maybe they wont grow up vulnerable, scared and lonely and be used as tools by these people filled with hate.....and eventually we may have a peaceful world......because we cared enough for everyone. I hope you know what I am trying to say....please tell me you understand ....because I feel like I have upset you?!
on Sep 06, 2004
please tell me you understand ....because I feel like I have upset you?!


I understand you...and you did not upset me. Yhere is noo disagreement in anything you said. The love we give our children is the love they will give back to the world. It is the most important thing about parenthood.
on Sep 06, 2004
Manopeace,

Glad to hear I didn't put my foot in it!

Speaking of Children and parenthood......before I had my son....myself and my partner did everything....we thought ...we chose.... we did.....all the things we simply could not do today with a child....
But when our son came along we gracefully bowed down from our self absorbing lives......and stepped back so that our sons life would be of the upmost importance.....our lives did not end but they had only just begun.....a life with children is the most precious life of all.... you have to decide that now you have babes that you will always put their needs before your own....and it is not a sacrifice at all but a joyous life full of love and happiness.
And this is what needs to be done....we have to put every childs needs before our own so that they can grow and perpetuate the happiness they have known in their lives with their children and the circle continues but this time we will be heading the right direction.

Things will change, Manopeace, there is hope......
on Sep 06, 2004
Things will change, Manopeace, there is hope......


As long as there are people like you in this world Things Will Change! Your child is lucky to have you for a mom!
on Sep 06, 2004
I have to say, the Russian school situation left me in a mild state of shock. To think of a target selected specifically because there were children makes it far more appalling.

I understand terrorists sabotaging a military target. Yes, I feel retribution is in order, but at least I understand their intent. Military targets at least are targets with the capacity for self defense. I think, though, of the cherubic faces of kindergartners, excited and filled with laughter, as they embark on their first day of school, only to have it be their last, and it breaks my heart.

I can't even say it makes me angry. Anger is an emotion I left far behind on some forgotten altar, because anger provides a fertile soil for hatred, and hatred makes me one of them. And the one thing I will not, cannot become is one of them, for if I do, then they have won.

"We" don't attack schools. I am not one of them, and I don't espouse views that make me one of them.

Although, when I see tragedies like this, the temptation is strong.
on Sep 06, 2004
Gideon,


"We" don't attack schools. I am not one of them, and I don't espouse views that make me one of them.


And I am not saying that you are......what I am saying is that we are all responsible for the future of Our Children......We cannot pass the Buck with this one.....We have to do...or say ....something to turn our path around.....
I hope you do understand what I am trying to say, Gideon, I did not intend to put everyone in the 'Terrorist' basket.....I am just saying that this is everyones problem not just our governments.
on Sep 06, 2004
and Gideon,

Anger is an emotion I left far behind on some forgotten altar, because anger provides a fertile soil for hatred, and hatred makes me one of them.

I think this is a very wise statement and I hope more people read and understand it.
You say some very profound things, Gideon, which help me to form my understandings and perspective. Thankyou!!!