School's out on break. The kids are home and high on sugar. My house is decorated in the spirit of Christmas, but I am just not feeling it. I sang-no spirit. I went to church- nothing. I went to party after party- no spirit. I gave- still no spirit. I am not depressed, so where is my Christmas spirit?
It is here and it is better than ever. You do not have to be happy all the time to have spirit. My spirit is content feeling all emotions. And right now, it feels sorrow. It feels for the people of Darfur and mourns for them. It appreciates the things most americans take for granted. Safety, freedom, a government that works (sometimes), and basic necessities. I think about Darfur constantly. My prayers are for them. My spirit is about them.
Today' s pill popping society says if you are sad you are depressed. When I am sad, it is my response to a sad situation. That sadness triggers me to act out and help. Why would I want to change that? I love it that I can feel. I thank you God that I have the ability to feel.
Sunday, December 31, 2006
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
If not for the people, then for science.
Impoverished nations and people often lack the resources to prevent and limit disease. Basic hygiene, clean water, sewage sanitation, and pest control all aid in abating the spread of disease. The lacking of such basic preventatives provides ample breeding grounds for microbes. Addressing economic and social factors that affect the utilization of preventatives is vital in disease control.
No where in the world today is the spread of disease as great as in Africa. A crisis effecting two particular countries in Africa has become my life’s passion. The ongoing genocide inflicted by the government of Sudan (and its proxy army the janjaweed), onto the people of Darfur, Sudan; is causing horrendous physical, emotional, and biological devastation. This conflict has spilled over into Sudan’s neighboring country, Chad. The nation of Chad is taking in some of the 2.5 million refugees who have fled Sudan. The overcrowding has taken a toll on Chad’s natural resources as well as escalating the spread of disease. The shortage of water is causing it to be severely limited. Water is often only available for drinking and not washing. This lack of basic hygiene is fueling diseases which in turn run rampant in IDP camps (Internationally Displaced Persons camps).
The inability to properly treat sewage along with the absence of medical resources is furthering the spread of diseases such as Cholera, measles, malaria, meningitis, Hepatitis E, polio, and even Ebola.Tougher problems have emerged that raise grave concern. The primary problem (aside from the butchering of innocent civilians), is the janjaweed’s use of rape as a weapon of war. Pregnancy, HIV, STD’s, and “branding” are among some of the problems the victims of rape face. The spread of HIV and STD’s is particularly worrisome due to the lack of medical resources. This spreading of disease is further perpetuated if the rape survivors become pregnant and thereby give such diseases to their child. This creates another generation afflicted by disease. If this cycle does not stop now, the consequences will be dire.
Calling on the International community to act (without U.S. troops) on behalf of the 400,000 Darfurians already killed and the 2.5 million displaced from their homes is the only solution to this problem as it stands now. Calling on countries like China and Russia to stop the export of arms and war planes is a must. Asking congress to pass a bill calling for the divestment of all Sudanese oil investments is another course of action. I send local and national news agencies information urging them to address the issues of Darfur. I contribute to two blogs in an effort to raise awareness and organize activists. Constantly I am writing letters, sending e-mails, and placing phone calls to our elected officials regarding action in Darfur. I have taken it upon myself to find video with Creative Commons Copyrights and getting them aired on many public television stations.
In October, our local Amnesty International group held a rally for Darfur in Bronson Park. I brought along with me my husband and three young children. While at the rally, I felt disheartened because only 50 people attended. I perceived at as a HUGE waste of my precious time. Why did I come? About that time, my three children began to squeal in the middle of a speech. As I turned to “shush” them, I realized why I was there. A beautifully soulful Darfurian child was playing with my children. He was running, twirling, and laughing with a smile as big as could be. Oh how this contrasted with the pictures of all the children still in Darfur. He was what those children should be.
At the rally I made a few good contacts and heard first hand the horrors of Darfur. I couldn’t help but feel a sickening knot in my stomach when I heard they had to leave some family behind. I was suddenly grateful for that dysfunctional group of people I grew up with. All of the “tragic” causalities of my life didn’t seem so tragic anymore.
Upon leaving the rally I again felt irritated and confused. Where was everyone? Don’t people follow the news? Then I realized; they did. Where was the media on this? I was livid with the local media because they would not and did not cover the event prior to or during the event. I was further irritated by the plethora of coverage on Tom Cruise. There is no rationale for all of the gossip that besieges our airwaves, print, and television. Even John Peter Zenger would be appalled. My heart could not understand how the death of 400,000 people could be trumped by baby Suri. I promptly put fingers to keys and e-mailed the editor of the Gazette. Imagine my surprise when I actually got a response the next morning. The response wasn’t much, but it came with a promise. When the next event for Darfur comes to fruition, it will receive coverage by the Gazette. This is encouraging because currently I, along with 27 others am planning to meet in Grand Rapids to organize an event for Darfur. I only hope the editor keeps the promise made.
As for myself, I will continue to work on behalf of the 2.5 million displaced persons and the countless others who have been so savagely brutalized by the janjaweed.
No where in the world today is the spread of disease as great as in Africa. A crisis effecting two particular countries in Africa has become my life’s passion. The ongoing genocide inflicted by the government of Sudan (and its proxy army the janjaweed), onto the people of Darfur, Sudan; is causing horrendous physical, emotional, and biological devastation. This conflict has spilled over into Sudan’s neighboring country, Chad. The nation of Chad is taking in some of the 2.5 million refugees who have fled Sudan. The overcrowding has taken a toll on Chad’s natural resources as well as escalating the spread of disease. The shortage of water is causing it to be severely limited. Water is often only available for drinking and not washing. This lack of basic hygiene is fueling diseases which in turn run rampant in IDP camps (Internationally Displaced Persons camps).
The inability to properly treat sewage along with the absence of medical resources is furthering the spread of diseases such as Cholera, measles, malaria, meningitis, Hepatitis E, polio, and even Ebola.Tougher problems have emerged that raise grave concern. The primary problem (aside from the butchering of innocent civilians), is the janjaweed’s use of rape as a weapon of war. Pregnancy, HIV, STD’s, and “branding” are among some of the problems the victims of rape face. The spread of HIV and STD’s is particularly worrisome due to the lack of medical resources. This spreading of disease is further perpetuated if the rape survivors become pregnant and thereby give such diseases to their child. This creates another generation afflicted by disease. If this cycle does not stop now, the consequences will be dire.
Calling on the International community to act (without U.S. troops) on behalf of the 400,000 Darfurians already killed and the 2.5 million displaced from their homes is the only solution to this problem as it stands now. Calling on countries like China and Russia to stop the export of arms and war planes is a must. Asking congress to pass a bill calling for the divestment of all Sudanese oil investments is another course of action. I send local and national news agencies information urging them to address the issues of Darfur. I contribute to two blogs in an effort to raise awareness and organize activists. Constantly I am writing letters, sending e-mails, and placing phone calls to our elected officials regarding action in Darfur. I have taken it upon myself to find video with Creative Commons Copyrights and getting them aired on many public television stations.
In October, our local Amnesty International group held a rally for Darfur in Bronson Park. I brought along with me my husband and three young children. While at the rally, I felt disheartened because only 50 people attended. I perceived at as a HUGE waste of my precious time. Why did I come? About that time, my three children began to squeal in the middle of a speech. As I turned to “shush” them, I realized why I was there. A beautifully soulful Darfurian child was playing with my children. He was running, twirling, and laughing with a smile as big as could be. Oh how this contrasted with the pictures of all the children still in Darfur. He was what those children should be.
At the rally I made a few good contacts and heard first hand the horrors of Darfur. I couldn’t help but feel a sickening knot in my stomach when I heard they had to leave some family behind. I was suddenly grateful for that dysfunctional group of people I grew up with. All of the “tragic” causalities of my life didn’t seem so tragic anymore.
Upon leaving the rally I again felt irritated and confused. Where was everyone? Don’t people follow the news? Then I realized; they did. Where was the media on this? I was livid with the local media because they would not and did not cover the event prior to or during the event. I was further irritated by the plethora of coverage on Tom Cruise. There is no rationale for all of the gossip that besieges our airwaves, print, and television. Even John Peter Zenger would be appalled. My heart could not understand how the death of 400,000 people could be trumped by baby Suri. I promptly put fingers to keys and e-mailed the editor of the Gazette. Imagine my surprise when I actually got a response the next morning. The response wasn’t much, but it came with a promise. When the next event for Darfur comes to fruition, it will receive coverage by the Gazette. This is encouraging because currently I, along with 27 others am planning to meet in Grand Rapids to organize an event for Darfur. I only hope the editor keeps the promise made.
As for myself, I will continue to work on behalf of the 2.5 million displaced persons and the countless others who have been so savagely brutalized by the janjaweed.
Friday, December 08, 2006
Back in the Game
I am so very excited.We are starting a group based in Grand Rapids, MI. For those of you who want to join, click on the link:
SaveDarfurGrandRapids@groups.savedarfur.org
Thank you to all who are participating. I know that we can make a HUGE impact together. We can help the beautiful people of Darfur.
SaveDarfurGrandRapids@groups.savedarfur.org
Thank you to all who are participating. I know that we can make a HUGE impact together. We can help the beautiful people of Darfur.
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Fatigue is setting in
I am tired. I am exhausted. I feel hopeless. I am going to bed. I might feel better tomorrow. I hope the Darfurians make it until then.
Monday, December 04, 2006
Kudos to you dad
Not very often, if ever, do I thank my father. So this is serious. He has played a video I gave him of Darfur at his tv station. He has also shown it to his fraternity, and they are dedicating prayers for Darfur. For this I am greatful. I am very grateful. Now if only I can get my mits on a copy of Darfur diaries. Hint, hint. I watched those guys on C-span and they did great. I was bummed to hear Amnesty not label it a genocide. I wish someone would take the bull by the horns and just call it what it is. Even Bush used the G word and he's a moron. ( Here come the secret service and the extremists!) I loved Jen Marlowe's point- If you are splitting hairs on labeling something as genocide, enough is enough, it is BAD. I love how the world waits for a label. Are there no leaders and free spirits anymore? When did we become a nation of followers?
Excuse me, I gotta go, the pied piper is playing.
Excuse me, I gotta go, the pied piper is playing.
Saturday, December 02, 2006
Insight from the 10 year olds perspective
As I am a not an advocate for war, I see the point of the child. Here we have a massive injury, yet we pick open wounds that will not heal. Iraq should not have been. We all know that. It does not mean I do not support our troops. On the contrary, I support them so much that I only want them to have to put their life on the line for extreme causes. Argue all you must, but Iraq did not, and will never, fall into that category. I truly believe that at this point in time some sort of military intervention is necessary in Darfur. Not by US forces! You can count the reasons on your hands and toes. I am for divestment first and foremost. Three years and the US hasn't divested. Hmm. I suppose money is worth more than a human life these days. Remember when it wasn't. I wonder what the greatest generation has to say about this?
Darfur: from a ten-year-olds perspective
I think we should bring our troops back from Iraq and send them into Sudan, so they can stop the Sudanese government from killing. Why do we need them in Iraq, anyway? I think that if we're going to send troops into Iraq, it should be after we make sure the countries that have the most killing and slavery are dealt with.
Friday, December 01, 2006
World AIDS Day
Do you think the janjaweed will stop raping today? I wonder if the janjaweed's many wives appreciate the fact that their husbands are raping and spreading disease as well as making babies? That's a lot to ponder. The aids population in Africa grows everyday. Each day 5,500 people die of AIDs in Africa. What can we do to help? I am positive that stopping rapes will help.
Thursday, November 30, 2006
Rivers are full
This is a poem posted on the darfurgenocide.org website. Please check it out.http://www.darfurgenocide.org
Rivers are Full, by Amos Aguny Kur Darfur is just the latest episode in a series of genocidal campaigns by the Sudanese Government. Amos Kur fled Sudan when he was nine, escaping the genocidal onslaught from the Government against black pastoralist tribes in the south of the country.Read more
Rivers are Full
Rivers are full with our bodies.
Yet the World has not discovered it.Why?
The land is white,covered with our bones.
Yet the World has not seen it.Why?
Our flesh is the food of the birdsof prey, and wild animals.
Yet the World doesn’t know it.Why?
Our blood forms streams that flow like streams of water.
Yet the World keeps her eyes away from it.Why?
We cry.We scream.
Yet the World has not heard our Voices.Why?
Our Mothers are Fourth Citizens in the Country that they have created.
Yet there are no Women’s Rights.Why?
The Children of Sudan abducted,beaten, and worse.
There are no protections for them.Why?
The price of a human being that God created not to be sold brings three times the price of a goat.
Yet slavery has been abolished.Why?
The oil that God has blessed us to have urns as a great Enemy toward our lives.
Even our Government turns out the villagers.Why?
Westerners brought our grandparents Christian beliefs. Now our beliefs are attackedwith guns.
Yet the West does not defend us.Why?
Curable diseases claim 100,000 lives.
Yet our Country could buy medicine.Why?
Hunger starves big numbersof young and oldevery year.
Yet our Country has fertile landand water to grow enough food for all.Why?
The Freedom that God has given to all living creaturesis denied to us.
Why?
One thing I know: the World has forgotten us but God has not has not forgotten, not abandoned us.
We needto be free like the rest of the World.
We needthe Rights of our Mothers to appear like the morning star.We needthe streams of blood to stop, to dry up.We needthe long, long tears to be wiped from our eyes.We need to worshipwhat we believeas we want.
Agany Kur, Lost Boy Dallas, TX © 2003 Amos Kur lives in Dallas, Texas among that group of young Sudanese men known to many as "Lost Boys of Sudan." In 1987 the Sudanese Government began a genocidal war against the black pastoralist tribes in the south of Sudan. Amos was nine years old when he joined other little boys fleeing across southern Sudan toward refuge, first to Ethiopia and then to desolate northern Kenya. He came of age at Kakuma, the U.N. refugee camp where he was to live until January 2001 when he first came to Dallas from Africa. He lives today with other Lost Boys in North Dallas, and he is employed at Home Depot.
"Darfur Genocide, Sudan Genocide, Action, Information"
A Res Publica Project
Rivers are Full, by Amos Aguny Kur Darfur is just the latest episode in a series of genocidal campaigns by the Sudanese Government. Amos Kur fled Sudan when he was nine, escaping the genocidal onslaught from the Government against black pastoralist tribes in the south of the country.Read more
Rivers are Full
Rivers are full with our bodies.
Yet the World has not discovered it.Why?
The land is white,covered with our bones.
Yet the World has not seen it.Why?
Our flesh is the food of the birdsof prey, and wild animals.
Yet the World doesn’t know it.Why?
Our blood forms streams that flow like streams of water.
Yet the World keeps her eyes away from it.Why?
We cry.We scream.
Yet the World has not heard our Voices.Why?
Our Mothers are Fourth Citizens in the Country that they have created.
Yet there are no Women’s Rights.Why?
The Children of Sudan abducted,beaten, and worse.
There are no protections for them.Why?
The price of a human being that God created not to be sold brings three times the price of a goat.
Yet slavery has been abolished.Why?
The oil that God has blessed us to have urns as a great Enemy toward our lives.
Even our Government turns out the villagers.Why?
Westerners brought our grandparents Christian beliefs. Now our beliefs are attackedwith guns.
Yet the West does not defend us.Why?
Curable diseases claim 100,000 lives.
Yet our Country could buy medicine.Why?
Hunger starves big numbersof young and oldevery year.
Yet our Country has fertile landand water to grow enough food for all.Why?
The Freedom that God has given to all living creaturesis denied to us.
Why?
One thing I know: the World has forgotten us but God has not has not forgotten, not abandoned us.
We needto be free like the rest of the World.
We needthe Rights of our Mothers to appear like the morning star.We needthe streams of blood to stop, to dry up.We needthe long, long tears to be wiped from our eyes.We need to worshipwhat we believeas we want.
Agany Kur, Lost Boy Dallas, TX © 2003 Amos Kur lives in Dallas, Texas among that group of young Sudanese men known to many as "Lost Boys of Sudan." In 1987 the Sudanese Government began a genocidal war against the black pastoralist tribes in the south of Sudan. Amos was nine years old when he joined other little boys fleeing across southern Sudan toward refuge, first to Ethiopia and then to desolate northern Kenya. He came of age at Kakuma, the U.N. refugee camp where he was to live until January 2001 when he first came to Dallas from Africa. He lives today with other Lost Boys in North Dallas, and he is employed at Home Depot.
"Darfur Genocide, Sudan Genocide, Action, Information"
A Res Publica Project
Send a letter to President Bush (link)
Here is a link I found to send President Bush a "form" letter regarding the situation in Sudan. Click the link above to be taken to the page directly.
Atrocities occurring daily in Darfur-UN official
This article was posted on 29 Nov 2006 at 21:27:30. It's an interesting read with some good links attached to it.
(Click the link in the title)
(Click the link in the title)
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
All I want
I recently had a birthday. No celebration was given at my request. I am not depressed, or friendless. I am a bit guilt ridden. I don't feel much like celebrating when I see so much death and destruction in Darfur. How could anyone be happy?
A woman I am in class with approached me with magazine articles regarding Darfur. She said she had no idea how bad it was. My only reply was that it had been going on for 3 years. I was sad. Not at her. I am happy she found out. I am sad that in our 'super-infoed" world, people know about Tom Cruise getting married and nothing about an ongoing genocide. My grandma blamed the lack of physical communication on why it took the US so long to learn about the Nazi death camps. That was how long ago? What about now?Obviously we are not the greatest generation. We are so well informed, yet selective on our info. All I want is for everyone to know about Sudan and to want to help. We can do this. We can make a difference. We need to make a difference. All I want for Christmas is to save Darfur.
A woman I am in class with approached me with magazine articles regarding Darfur. She said she had no idea how bad it was. My only reply was that it had been going on for 3 years. I was sad. Not at her. I am happy she found out. I am sad that in our 'super-infoed" world, people know about Tom Cruise getting married and nothing about an ongoing genocide. My grandma blamed the lack of physical communication on why it took the US so long to learn about the Nazi death camps. That was how long ago? What about now?Obviously we are not the greatest generation. We are so well informed, yet selective on our info. All I want is for everyone to know about Sudan and to want to help. We can do this. We can make a difference. We need to make a difference. All I want for Christmas is to save Darfur.
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Mia Farrow
Tonight I watched footage of Mia Farrows visit to Darfur and the Chad border.
To hear more stories of brutal murders, brutal amputations, slavery, and rape boggles my mind. How can anyone commit such an atrocity? How can anyone let this continue? Where is everybody? Where are you? Why is everyone turning a blind eye to this?
Thank you Mia for going to Darfur. Thank you for giving so many interviews to get the news out. Please do not stop. Please, do not give up.
To hear more stories of brutal murders, brutal amputations, slavery, and rape boggles my mind. How can anyone commit such an atrocity? How can anyone let this continue? Where is everybody? Where are you? Why is everyone turning a blind eye to this?
Thank you Mia for going to Darfur. Thank you for giving so many interviews to get the news out. Please do not stop. Please, do not give up.
Mr. Natsios
US special presidential envoy to Darfur, Andrew Natsios, appeared on C-span on Monday. After listening to him I realized that he will be of no help. I am convinced that peace agreements will continue to be made, but no effort by the government of Sudan will be put forth. And we will not and can not do anything to help propel the government of Sudan towards peace. Mr. Natsios wants to wait until January 1, 2007 to give it a go with another peace agreement. NO! How many lives will be taken, how many will be ruined during that time? I for one am sick of the waiting. 400,000 have been killed and nothing has been done. In Bosnia, by the time 8,000 were killed there was intervention. Hmm. Apparently human lives aren't that valuable any more.
I also had a problem with the excuses. Mr. Natsios says to the effect, "If we get a peacekeeping mission going, we have to figure out how to pay people, what to do if people get injured..." Shouldn't that have been figured out a long time ago? Since 2003 this has been going on. We knew of possible intervention since then. If we can figure out how to pay soldiers in Iraq and the forces that stormed Bosnia, I am sure we can figure this out.
I heard Mr. Natsios say that this war in Darfur was nothing new to Sudan. We all know this, but don't slough this off as another war. A very respectful man stood up and spoke of the past wars and said ..." The differences between those wars Mr. Natsios, is that this war is a genocide."
C-span data on the genocide was considerably off. They cited 200,00 dead instead of 400,000. I am not sure where that data came from, but it would be nice to see accurate data given to the media.
Here I sit writing my letters, e-mails, making phone calls, and endlessly plugging Darfur. Will my efforts be in vain? No, human lives are at stake.
I also had a problem with the excuses. Mr. Natsios says to the effect, "If we get a peacekeeping mission going, we have to figure out how to pay people, what to do if people get injured..." Shouldn't that have been figured out a long time ago? Since 2003 this has been going on. We knew of possible intervention since then. If we can figure out how to pay soldiers in Iraq and the forces that stormed Bosnia, I am sure we can figure this out.
I heard Mr. Natsios say that this war in Darfur was nothing new to Sudan. We all know this, but don't slough this off as another war. A very respectful man stood up and spoke of the past wars and said ..." The differences between those wars Mr. Natsios, is that this war is a genocide."
C-span data on the genocide was considerably off. They cited 200,00 dead instead of 400,000. I am not sure where that data came from, but it would be nice to see accurate data given to the media.
Here I sit writing my letters, e-mails, making phone calls, and endlessly plugging Darfur. Will my efforts be in vain? No, human lives are at stake.
Monday, November 20, 2006
Ask yourself the question
I always hear "what made you get into Darfur?" I used to give the standard response: I've always been invovled in these sort of things. Or my favorite line to give, it was instilled in me as I grew up. The truth is, that is crap. I want to help the beautiful people of Darfur because I am a human! I want to help because we are all the same. I want to help because they need help. I want to help because no one is listening! For god's sake, I want to help because I want to help! The next time I hear that question, I am going to answer it differently. What makes you not help?
Sunday, November 19, 2006
Celebrity Upset
About 9 months ago George Clooney started speaking about Darfur. I was a little irked to suddenly hear people talking about Darfur. No, I wasn't mad at Clooney. He did good. I was livid with our news media, government, and all the other Americans who had no clue as to what was happening in Darfur. I just couldn't understand how a nation with an abundance of high speed information could be so dis-informed. Afterall, if I knew, why didn't everybody else? I suppose that Brad and Angelina, Jessica and Nick, and Tom and Katie just took up too much of our time. Here is a thought. Quit watching, buying, and reading information that spews gossip.
Now I hear Mia Farrow is in Chad to see for herself the atrocities of Darfur. I wish her success in enlightening the American people on the situation in Darfur. Maybe more celebs will jump on board. Until media coverage changes, the only celebrity news I want to be reading is that of celebrity do-gooders.
Now I hear Mia Farrow is in Chad to see for herself the atrocities of Darfur. I wish her success in enlightening the American people on the situation in Darfur. Maybe more celebs will jump on board. Until media coverage changes, the only celebrity news I want to be reading is that of celebrity do-gooders.
Saturday, November 18, 2006
Youtube clip by Abby Kapplan
This clip entitled "In Your Eyes Only Sadness" is one of the most moving pieces I've seen on Darfur yet. I have to hand it to you Abby, you have done good. Please check out this clip.
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Really good sites to check out
What would Orville and Wilbur think?
The other day my son and I were out driving in a nearby small town. As we drove past the town's tiny airport we spotted a skydiver in front of us. We pulled into the gravel drive of the airport to watch. We were giddy as we saw him and 3 others descend. My son said it was "pretty cool." We stayed a bit longer to watch 2 planes circle and land. My son thought that was "really cool." And it was. I bet the Wright's would be proud.
Last night as I lay in bed I couldn't help but think about this. We were so excited. I couldn't help but contrast this experience with what innocent Darfurians see everyday. Antonov war planes and Russian MIG's descending on their village. Bombing and shooting everything in site. I guess I wouldn't have time to be scared if I were there because as soon as the gunfire from up above is done, a ground assault would be launched by the janjaweed. Would I have time to think? I might not even have time for my last breath.
Orville and Wilbur would be disgusted. And so am I.
Last night as I lay in bed I couldn't help but think about this. We were so excited. I couldn't help but contrast this experience with what innocent Darfurians see everyday. Antonov war planes and Russian MIG's descending on their village. Bombing and shooting everything in site. I guess I wouldn't have time to be scared if I were there because as soon as the gunfire from up above is done, a ground assault would be launched by the janjaweed. Would I have time to think? I might not even have time for my last breath.
Orville and Wilbur would be disgusted. And so am I.
Monday, November 13, 2006
I blamed it on the hormones.
For those of you who don't know, I am serious about the plight of the Darfurian people. Today when I was in lab, I broke down while talking about Darfur. Years ago I started having nightmares about the horrors being carried out in Darfur. I guess it finally took its toll on me. I am ashamed at myself for crying in front of my instructor, but I am more ashamed at my response. I immediately blamed the flow of tears on my cycle. How weak of me. How could I have done that? I feel like Judas. I should have just said," I am sorry for my lack of control. I feel very strongly on this issue." Something to that effect would not have been bad. My excuse was just that-an excuse. And that is my point! We are a nation of excuses on the issue of Darfur!
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