Gaza: the view from nowhere
Sunset on Gaza
I woke this morning and the first images I saw in the news were events in Gaza. I told myself don't think of Gaza. Saying it further activated the images in my mind.
I viewed Gaza on Google Earth from different heights and angles. I thought, hell, there are bigger parks, ranches, and farms in the United States.
I thought of the political and religious history I have read about the region. It fed my unproductive thoughts of inevitability.
I seek a view from nowhere. A place where the images do not elicit emotions. A place where I can disinterestedly imagine possible worlds. Is the project doomed to failure?
I wonder why people all over the world persist in saying and doing things that incite and reinforce the hatred and violence? People do that. That's the fact.
Oh well, people will choose sides even if they don't have a dog in the fight. I must check the odds my Internet sports bookie is laying on outcomes. There could be an opportunity.
posted by Lynn @ 9:27 AM
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4 Comments:
So little land, so much conflict and bloodshed. People fight and die for principles, however. It would be wonderful to end this conflict, but it probably won't happen in my lifetime.
Anvilcloud,
I reckon myself to be about your age. It saddens me to agree with your prediction.
I hope that although the pullout is something I vehemently disagree with, that I'm proven spectacularly and massively wrong.
Its a step. I can't say I think its a wise one, but I'll be damned if I'm going to put my opinion above peace. If we can see peace, I'll gladly take as many eggs in the face as necessary.
Curtis,
There will be more agoning scenes in the future. The key is the future though. Peace will be a shining light.
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