You are showing a good deal of fear zonder. Or did you know that?
I know I am afraid.
Yes, I am afraid for the future of this planet and everyone on it. I am afraid of the growing abyss between the US and Europe and wonder whether they can fight against the crazies divided thus. I am afraid of the future for everyone given the lack of compassion of some Americans for others who are non-Americans - you might think it is only the non-Americans at danger here but it is not so. I am afraid of the potential effects of a real war of religion, because I know just how mad fanatical Islam can be and the extents to which they can go for their beliefs. I have seen the madness in their eyes, the absolute conviction, and I am afraid for the future, especially in light of the clueless manner in which Bush et al handle the whole thing, which has turned into wary adversaries of even his traditional allies in Europe.
So you see, I know I am afraid. You apparently think it is something to be ashamed of. I do not.
At this particular moment in time, knowing what you know of the world and its affairs, you should be afraid as well.
Otherwise, it is what they call "Courage that comes from ignorance" in a Middle East language, where those two words are very similar, with just a different letter in the middle to tell the two apart.
Makes you think, doesn't it... |
