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Frankenkitty, I'm afraid finatics and fundamentalists will always be..
...and always be unstoppable. It's some sick balance of the universe I suppose. I don't think we'll be able to change the way the world works, only how we work within it. If we would, our government, think about how we effect people in the long run and took care of things at home more, maybe the focus would shift. Who knows? It is very sad, indeed. Thanks for reading. :)
posted by
Temple
on May 21, 2006 at 3:42 PM
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This brings tears to my eyes.
Fanactics are one of the worlds mysteries. They value a violent cause over family, children, and living. Those are the only things that I find make life worth living. It makes you wonder if the fanactics are unstoppable, and that is scary. Good luck to us, and the Iraqi's that want a better life for their families, because we are up against pure evil. Take care
posted by
Flumpystalls3000
on May 11, 2006 at 5:30 AM
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Benzinha, how nice to see you!
I feel like I haven't seen you in forever. I wish we had more stories on the people that live through the war, and those that have died in it -- the Iraqis I mean. That's why I like reading her blog, and a couple of others, because you learn from a side of life you didn't know before.
I loved readling about Elin and his little store, and it makes my heart hurt to think about how he died. I'm glad she is blogged about these things so we know. There is no winning this situation.
posted by
Temple
on February 10, 2006 at 5:28 AM
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DrJPT, anytime.... :)
Thanks for reading....
posted by
Temple
on February 10, 2006 at 5:25 AM
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oops, Doggie, here's that "know" for my comment down there...
posted by
Temple
on February 10, 2006 at 5:24 AM
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HG, that's so true.
I think we ALL have a story, living or dead. I think we all should tell it, to anyone who will listen. There are lessons we can learn, and especially when someone dies like this, we should know him -- however we can. :)
posted by
Temple
on February 10, 2006 at 5:23 AM
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Doggie, you know, I really do the the beauty here.
The sadness. Our attentions are being so diverted by other bullshit, we don't focus on the things that matter in our country....our government....and the war. We forget the human toll. I want to know, I want to remember. We get desensitized. This makes me sad, and happy...bittersweet, because I can know about his life and things like that. I'm glad you liked it, too.
posted by
Temple
on February 10, 2006 at 5:22 AM
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Temple, thousands and thousands of Iraquis have been killed and each
one, tho' maybe not as personable as Elin, each one lived alife full of love and sadness, friends and family, good days and bad.
Each one ate richly flavored food one day and smiled with the joy of the taste of it, each one sobbed out some sorrow on one day or another, each one hugged and was hugged, walked and talked and sat and slept and had every expectation of doing that forever and ever, amen.
Each one was as precious as any famous person who has died or who will die today or next week. I liked reading about what a joy he was to his customers and friends. A wonderfu memory for them to carry and a terrible one for us to carry.
posted by
benzinha
on February 8, 2006 at 3:43 AM
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Thanks for Sharing
posted by
Dr_JPT
on February 5, 2006 at 4:11 PM
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Every life that is lost is special and they all have a sotry. Thanks for sharing this one.
posted by
Holy_Grail
on February 5, 2006 at 1:45 PM
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Temp
Thanks so much for sharing this. It really hits home. Not many would see the beauty/reality in this kind of thing. I am glad you do.
Be well,
-smartdog
posted by
smartdog_670
on February 5, 2006 at 12:59 PM
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