Saturday, July 23, 2005

First They Came for the Jews

Last nights bombings in Egypt reminded me of this poem:

First They Came for the Jews
First they came for the Jews
and I did not speak out
because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for the Communists
and I did not speak out
because I was not a Communist.
Then they came for the trade unionists
and I did not speak out
because I was not a trade unionist.
Then they came for me
and there was no one left
to speak out for me.

I don't believe any country deserves to by terrorized, and I don't want you to read my comments as such.

As the United States fights terrorism, some of the world does not support this cause. Obviously, terrorism can strike out at any place, anytime. It is not like a conventional war with defined battle fronts.
All places of the world, Arab countries included, need to support the war on terror because it effects ALL people.

1 comment:

Michelle said...

kind of a new tone for you. I like it a lot. Very moving and thought provoking. I give it 5 stars :)