Today I had an email exchange with an old friend (well, I still like them at least). My old friend was reminding me that I often over look the micro (personal) while I stare out my window and take in the world (macro). They are correct, I do this often at my own peril. We all gather here and to share about what we see outside our windows, trying to make it better so that which is going on in the micro could be better. Now what the hell does this have to do with the title? Follow me after the flip.
Who will build a memorial for these lives? Where are the demonstrations of the religious right in this country for them? Where the hell is our "Life is Sacred" president? Where are the protests here for these children? Are they less human than the 400,000 Popsicle kids they are worried about?
I see memorials to aborted children. I see memorials built to honor the warrior. I see memorials built to sports heros. Can some one please point me to the memorial for the most innocent ones?
From the current Israel/Lebanon war.
From the Iraq war.
You see my old friend, the thing that matters the most to me in my micro world, I cannot help but see in these faces. How long before someone devalues her face? How long before someone follows the lead that is being set and treats her like them? So you see my Macro, is my Micro. I know you do not think it can happen here, do you remember Oklahoma City? I do.
God, god, Goddess, goddess, no god, Bologna Sandwich.. Forgive us.
Peace to you all.