Mid-Week
Rant
I
am a big fan of Facebook. I love the interaction between myself, and
my friends. And the very fact that I have met through Facebook, such
a diverse, and international bunch of great people, gives me intense
joy.
So
to my good friends – please don't think this rant is about you. It
isn't.
I
am ranting about the xenophobic rhetoric that has insidiously invaded
Facebook.
I
am seeing lots of emotive anti-refugee pictures with equally anti,
and emotive comments attached. And it terrifies me.
Some
of these images originate from extremist organisations. I won't name
the organisations because I won't give them the publicity.
Of
course, I believe we should take care of our homeless. I also believe
our veteran soldiers should be honoured and respected without
restraint, and have our total support.
I
wear my poppy with pride, and shall on Armistice Day, remember the
fallen of the past two world wars.
The
male members of my family fought in both world wars – and several
of them won medals. One uncle (a British solider) was awarded
France's, Croix de Guerre for his bravery in the first world war.
Although my name does not appear English, I am very English with my
family tree documented to the early 12th century. I say
this – to stop in their tracks, anyone, who would like to point out
I am a foreigner. I'm not. Just using my married name.
I
am writing this article because I find it very difficult to see this
lack of humanity, and understanding for the people fleeing from a war
zone from some of my fellow countrymen.
As
a mother, I can appreciate that to put a life-jacket on my baby, and
risk evil traffickers, and dangerous seas, not knowing if you and
your family will be safe at the end of your journey - that mother's
plight, must be desperate.
Pictures
are easily manipulated to produce an image that is untrue – it's
called propaganda. Don't be fooled by it.
There
were many good German people who did not vote for the Nazi party
before the second world war – but those voices of dissent went
unheard. Why? For one reason – emotive propaganda.
This
article is not about the rights and wrongs of the middle east wars or
the evil barbarity they have thrown up. It is a simple message to
have a open mind, and remember, when looking at the images we see
circulating through social media that they may or may not be true.
I
hope, one day – we can all live in peace and harmony – together
as one world. And tackle the real danger to this planet. Pollution in
all its' forms, whether it is global warming or simply exhausting the
earth's resources or destroying the environment we all share.
We
should cherish this wonderful planet for its' diversity, and utter
beauty. Without a sustainable living planet, we simply cease to
exist.
And
then – what will any of what is going on in the world today –
matter?
thanks
for reading this post...
The
Riotous Writer
background picture courtesy of 'Stuart Miles' FreeDigitalPhotos,net
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