A Thai seaman has been abducted by somali militia in the North East coastal regions of Somalia. Whatever the motive behind the kidnapping is I must admit that I am so sorry about the incident. Picture by somalitalk website
In your eyes I see a calm look
But in your soul you feel pain
You are in the hands of militia
They made you a hostage of greed
Where there is no law and order
War is a means of getting peace
And in the shadows of despondency
Chaos is milked in the cup of sorrow
May God deliver you from this ordeal
May your freedom be returned to you
I share same blood with your captors
Should I apologize?
I think I should
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Reviewed by J M (Reader)
Reviewed on November 6, 2006
I think you are guided by God and have a wonderful soul.
A thought provoking, heartbreaking write; should you apologize? That's hard to say...on one hand, yes, because we are supposed to forgive; on the other hand, no, because the actions of certain men are not your fault......thank you for opening our eyes and brains today.
We should never appologize for the actions of another, though we certainly can express our thoughts on their shameful deeds. You do not carry the sins of your brothers upon your shoulders, Abdi-Noor; you are a man of compassion and heart and in no way related to those who inflict their will and their evil actions upon the innocent. We each have our own cross to bear, and we must be responsible for our own actions, but we are not responsible for that of which we have no control.
Take care,
Sherry
Reviewed by Victor Buhagiar (Reader)
Reviewed on November 6, 2006
War is a means of getting peace ? I beg to differ. But you are right that on behalf of your countrymen you should apologise. Sometimes war is inevitable, but the killing of innocent people can never be excused. But in this you are not personally involved. Victor
Dear Brother Abdi-Noor, compassion yes of course you should feel it, sorrow for this mans' predictament, yes. You cannot assume guilt for the actions of people unlike yourself because you are of the same tribe. We are ALL human and must be held responsible for our own personal actions. Apologize for anothers wrongdoing to me has little value to the wounded. That's just my opinion but I feel your love for humanity and share it. PLB&G <Mikii>
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A thought provoking, heartbreaking write; should you apologize? That's hard to say...on one hand, yes, because we are supposed to forgive; on the other hand, no, because the actions of certain men are not your fault......thank you for opening our eyes and brains today.
(((HUGS))), love and prayer, Karla.
May your freedom be returned to you
We join you in these heartfelt wishes, Abdi-Noor.
Take care,
Sherry
War is a means of getting peace
And in the shadows of despondency
Chaos is milked in the cup of sorrow
This is very well said.
Bom Bhole!
Roshan.