Hi Readers,
I am a fan of Science Fiction movies not only for the cinematic thrill ride but for the messages that they present that are sometimes very inspirational. Good science fiction movies can show us a more advanced way of living then is possible now and they can also warn us of the vast wasteland our Earth will become if we don't hurry up and take care of it. Science fiction movies tell us about new advances in medicine, transportation, and political thinking.The 1951 movie, "The Day the Earth Stood Still" is one of these movies!
The Day the Earth Stood Still is about a space traveler that comes to Washington D.C. to warn the World of the dire consequences if we don't learn to get along and quit fighting over our petty disagreements. He wants to address all World leaders but he is blocked by World political leaders who can't even agree to what city they will meet in! The movie also shows how militaristic addicted the USA is because Klaatu(the space traveler) is met as he comes off his space ship with tanks and a full military arsenal! He tells the people he has come in Peace but when he raises an object he is carrying, it is shot out of his hand.
This movie explores the fact that the only world figures that agree to meet are men and women of science. This is spearheaded by a world renowned scientist living in D.C. The other fact that I think is a good idea is that in Klaatu's world all nations are in an alliance that has agreed to let an army of robots will keep them all to live without war or pay the dire price.
I realize that it is fiction but it is sad that our World in all this time can't seem to be able to live in Peace. We could, if more people wouldn't throw in the towel and buy the idea that there will always be wars. IT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE THAT WAY! This World has to be taught to change the war tapes to peace tapes! We don't all have to love everyone but we have to learn to tolerate everyone! We have to get out of the playground mentality of childhood( My religion is better then your religion! My race is better then your race!) We have to end ageism too and never use the (O) word in reference to human beings!
We should have a World Government Association made up of people from various disciplines, law, science, medicine, and political science from different countries. They would have the power to psychoanalyze World leaders if they are acting contrary to the common good in their countries. They would be put in treatment and sent back to their countries when they are well. Instead of the war option, countries would have to settle their disputes in a empowered World Court where fines and sanctions would be offered to offending countries!
The USA would have to clean up our act too. We would have to learn how to live in peace and not have anyone to demonize for an excuse to start wars! The Republican/Decepticons would have to get out of the ARA and be at peace. We would have to create peaceful job opportunities.
An Optimus Prime type of president would be great! Barack Obama is close but Optimus is hard to follow! So let's get our wisdom wherever we can, from movies, TV, or other sources, I do!