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.
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