Is it any wonder that the unlucky soldiers who return home from Afghanistan in caskets do so under the cover of night with no media coverage?
Perhaps I’m just an overly-sensitive type of person, but if I saw regular footage of the effects of war (as opposed to the constant trumping of the “causes”), I may just decide to say “I’m mad as hell and I’m not going to take it anymore”.
Just the other day, I was remarking to a friend that, despite the Israeli invasion of Gaza, the television schedule was filled with retrospectives of celebrity gaffes and fashions (read: old stories about pretty people).
Note to self: be careful what you wish for.
For what it’s worth – I’m very thankful for all of my friends and family. Coming right off of the holiday season, (the time of year that we take time to appreciate each other), I find myself more thankful than ever to find myself in good company. I’m willing to bet that we all hold these things dear.
My heart goes out to those with loved ones heading into any “theater of war” in 2009.
Apologies in advance for the video below. Looking away seems worse than not acknowledging that this is happening right now. Even more frightening is the thought that this is happening in many, many places.
Warning: this video is graphic and shows the immediate after effect of the bombing of a market in Gaza.
