As most of the country knows, yesterday we experienced yet another tragedy
The Boston Marathon, an even that has taken place annually for over 100 years, was hit yesterday with 2 bombs. So far, 3 people have been confirmed dead and over 150 injured.
On paper, those numbers are just...numbers. We watch and read the news, talk about how sad it is what happened. Meanwhile, peoples lives are so drastically changed. It's more than just tragic. Or maybe the word tragic has lost it's meaning from the sheer amount it's been used. Events like this invoke such a deep feeling of...loss...in my heart. Humanity is just declining every day something new. Why do people want to cause such hurt? If it's a statement, political or otherwise, why do you NEED to change people's lives so much...cause them pain, and have them live with this for the rest of their lives? I just don't understand the depth of evil in some people's hearts...All I know is that the person or people responsible for this WILL get what is coming to them. BUT Amidst all of the dust and blood, you could people and first responders rushing to help and assist the injured. People rushing to hospitals to give blood. Human beings comforting others. Amidst all the evil an destruction, you will ALWAYS find those who are a true example of humanity.
And this was not the only tragedy to occur. On the other side of the world, and earthquake took the lives of 40 people in Iran today. 40 human lives, lost. Now I know people in this country have opinions of the middle east. I've seen and heard comments from individuals that did nothing but bare the intense darkness of our human soul. People saying their deaths were irrelevant because these humans where somehow lesser...It's sickening. It's because this country has a RIDICULOUS fear of all things Arab/Muslim/Middle Eastern related brought on by the sensationalism of our media. It's like a fire encompassing any semblance left of humanity being fanned by hate, and prejudice born of ignorance and an irrational fear of people who are different. If there was some slight facet of light in this situation is that it wasn't caused by another human being but by an earthquake. Please people, open your hearts. Just because there's a small group (less then 1%) of nut-job extremists, doesn't mean that everyone else in their countries or demographic deserves any less humanity.
I've prayed and will continue praying for EVERY loss, in EVERY day because they all deserve our love, attention and respect. I will continue praying for EVERY human who has been hurt, disabled, or changed in some negative way because they all need and deserve it.
On paper, those numbers are just...numbers. We watch and read the news, talk about how sad it is what happened. Meanwhile, peoples lives are so drastically changed. It's more than just tragic. Or maybe the word tragic has lost it's meaning from the sheer amount it's been used. Events like this invoke such a deep feeling of...loss...in my heart. Humanity is just declining every day something new. Why do people want to cause such hurt? If it's a statement, political or otherwise, why do you NEED to change people's lives so much...cause them pain, and have them live with this for the rest of their lives? I just don't understand the depth of evil in some people's hearts...All I know is that the person or people responsible for this WILL get what is coming to them. BUT Amidst all of the dust and blood, you could people and first responders rushing to help and assist the injured. People rushing to hospitals to give blood. Human beings comforting others. Amidst all the evil an destruction, you will ALWAYS find those who are a true example of humanity.
And this was not the only tragedy to occur. On the other side of the world, and earthquake took the lives of 40 people in Iran today. 40 human lives, lost. Now I know people in this country have opinions of the middle east. I've seen and heard comments from individuals that did nothing but bare the intense darkness of our human soul. People saying their deaths were irrelevant because these humans where somehow lesser...It's sickening. It's because this country has a RIDICULOUS fear of all things Arab/Muslim/Middle Eastern related brought on by the sensationalism of our media. It's like a fire encompassing any semblance left of humanity being fanned by hate, and prejudice born of ignorance and an irrational fear of people who are different. If there was some slight facet of light in this situation is that it wasn't caused by another human being but by an earthquake. Please people, open your hearts. Just because there's a small group (less then 1%) of nut-job extremists, doesn't mean that everyone else in their countries or demographic deserves any less humanity.
I've prayed and will continue praying for EVERY loss, in EVERY day because they all deserve our love, attention and respect. I will continue praying for EVERY human who has been hurt, disabled, or changed in some negative way because they all need and deserve it.
Yours Truly,
The Inconsistent Gal
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