It seems to me, that in the last decade, a series of unfortunate events have been taking place rather specifically (either) on American soil (or) something to do with America.. as in the US of A. And as the leading power and anchor country, the USA has influenced the rest of the world in many many ways. It started out with the 911; followed by the Iraq war and now, Virginia Tech.
The consequences of such catastrophes are humongous, in my opinion. And we're all very much affected by it.

Looking back now, I can't help but feel upset at the thought of how so many innocent people have lost their lives or love ones in the process. It just seems so meaningless and so stupid.

However, I reckon it's even more devastating to note the aftermath. That these terrible things are turning the whole world upside down; tearing people apart; creating more conflict than ever before.

People hate the the suicide bombers.
People hate the leaders of the war.
People hate the mass murderer.

And people transform into vendettas as a result of this, bearing this bitter grudge and because they believe that they should do something in revenge to satisfy their hearts. Hence, they decide go out and do even more damage; thinking that their actions are justified.

It's almost like a war, don't you think?

People find a way to blame someone else for that bad something that has happened in their lives..

SO..

They blame religion. The Muslims; the Jews; the Christians.

They blame race. Hence, the racial riots in Sydney, UK etc

They blame the government. Refer to the list of assassinated presidents in the USA in the past.

We sterotype and group people according to their differences and blame them; discrimminate against them; fight them.. maybe even kill them.

And it's a never-ending story!

The injustice grows.
The discrimmination becomes more apparent than ever.
And the conflict deepens between people of different races, religions and political views.

That instead of trying to get through these trials and tribulations together, helping each other out and comforting each other.. we turn against each other and hurt each other.

At the end of the way, we're really no better than those who did those terrible things to us.

Our hearts are just way too violent.

Image: Shana

Labels: personal, society, world

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