Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/09/02
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Group- I am caught on the horns of a dilemma. I can see the horror of the German governments attempts at extirpation of anyone not of 'Aryan' descent; I can see it today in such events as Ruby Ridge, and Waco. I Know about these present day horrors, and I feel powerless to do anything. Will I be blamed later for not acting when the US government oversteps the bounds of its power? I can see where the many small, recorded and unrecorded gestures of kindness and aid from the people of the German occupied Europe might be appreciated on one hand, and thought to be insufficient on the other. I know that the sum of the aid rendered by these individuals may not offset the horror done by the German juggernaut, but I can see the victim's pain in thinking that no one cared. I imagine Randy Weaver felt betrayed by his fellow citizens when he saw his wife and son shot down. Our government in the US applauded the brave young man facing the tanks in Beijing, but brushes aside the scores of children who died facing American tanks in Waco. I am afraid that despite all the good intentions of people everywhere, man inhumanity to man will unfortunately continue. I feel that we have too many examples to learn from; from before the days of colonial expansion until today, our history as a species is besmirched with the blood of innocents. My question is not when will it ever end, but rather will it ever end? Dan dwpost@msn.com