WORLD OF DIVERSITY
Our many differences not only entertain us, but they allow us
to grow intellectually and emotionally. It’s a pleasure to watch television’s
travelogues of places like Africa, Asia, the Middle East, South
America, etc. Of equal fascination are the people and the cities they have
built. Faces in shades of black, white, brown, and red appear on the screen,
whether in joy or sorrow, and remind us of the miracle of life on earth.
This
miracle is multifaceted, imbedded with triumphs and tragedy. Does our diversity
of interests and multitude of beliefs make conflict inevitable? Given the
inequity of ability and assets, whether divine or man made, are we destined to
fight over whatever resources the earth offers?
Which leads
me to a news report I’ve just seen. American’s media commentators are
debating what politicians should do about the Syrian massacre, which is
generally attributed to President Assad. A couple of questions I have to ask.
Does it
seem strange to anybody else that the Syrians have allies in Russia and Iran
willing to militarily defend them (with China in their corner if not engaged),
while the USA, except for a weak French nod of approval, is standing without
allies to support possible action against Assad’s policies?
Putting
aside Assad’s presumed violation of international law, are we Americans
supporting Syrian insurgents comprising, at least in part, Al Qaeda and
terrorist organizations which are no more likely to bring democracy to the
country than Assad?
I
apologize for allowing my blog to be dragged into politics.
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