Illustration Friday
Disaster Relief for All
This is my interpretation of recent events. I feel this aid could be and should be applied not to those who are victims of nature but of man as well. Regardless of ones opinions, we should remember that over 100,000 people have died since the US has "helped" Iraq. Why are we trying to solve problems with bombs?
What I have learned from the horrible events of the tsunami is we need to stop fighting among our selves and help each other over come natural and man-made disasters.
The reason I put Iran on a letter is because the US stated they would send aid when they had their earthquake a year or so ago. They have yet to see any funds from the US. I would like to see the US take action by keeping their word and helping those in need.
Peace, love and hope to all,
Emily
Comments
And yes, the horror that we have killed almost as many people in Iraq and nobody seems to care.
I find this interesting as well. I wonder if it has to do with religious perspective. In the Christian belief, there is the book of Revelations and I wonder if people truly think it is the end of the world on one hand.
Also, I think that peoples faith, in general, is being questioned. I noticed a number of blogs talking about why would God allow this, etc.
On another level, I do think people are very upset about the Iraq war and the arrogance of the US. Responding to the people who were effected by the tsunami is one that can be done with aid and to go there immediately and help. In Iraq, one cannot go there freely and help. Obviously, the problems in Iraq is very complicated and dangerous.
I believe our response is based on this sorrow, guilt and fear especially from the Iraq war. It appears to be an easier problem to solve, in that respect.
Thank you for responding.
Emily
Have you seen Hotel Rwanda? I think it is having seen that movie, and the difference between our total abandonment of those people (800,000 dead because no one intervened), and our frantic need to Do Something in Asia that is making me insane.
I'll check out that film in a little while. I don't want to get more depressed than I already am. :) I just finished reading Atonement by Ian McEwan and it has to deal with war and suffering...so I'm trying to balance that with lighter works at the moment. It's maddening...thank the Gods for art, family and understanding people. :-)
Peace,
Emily