Ok. We never forget, what does it mean to never forget and how can we tell when a people or someone from amongst a people that have been the victim of a tragedy forgot?
Faheem, only morally confused persons need ask such a question. When evil shows itself and individuals or groups equivocate on matters that should be obvious to all decent people, then they (and we) are doomed to repeat our mistakes.
The first picture is from Marion, Indiana, not Mississippi. It was the last lynching in the north, and took place in 1930. Seventy five years later Grant County, the county Marion is in, now has a black Sheriff.
Never forget human nature. We insist on experiencing tragedy before we can keep it in our hearts... mourn for those who are lost as a result.
Never forget that the world does not share a single sense of something as basic, and often as obvious, as justice. We must train the hearts of our children... the answer to this is in there in all of us.
I will never forget 9-11, even though a major political party, tried to underhandedly claim it was all a hoax... as the families still mourned for their dead -those who simply left for work one day never to return home again. All because of the symbolism of their workplace... and because we tolerate, if not foster, chaos. -when sustainable lives can be lived by all.
The world is entering into a chaos... draw your own personal line with your values. Educate... don't dominate. The number of humans on this ball is growing explosive quickly.
Knowledge is its own reward... as ignorance is its own sentence.
Amen.
Posted by: Bill | Saturday, September 11, 2004 at 08:50 PM
Your lips to gods ears
Posted by: Scott | Saturday, September 11, 2004 at 09:15 PM
Ok. We never forget, what does it mean to never forget and how can we tell when a people or someone from amongst a people that have been the victim of a tragedy forgot?
Posted by: Faheem | Sunday, September 12, 2004 at 03:14 AM
Faheem, only morally confused persons need ask such a question. When evil shows itself and individuals or groups equivocate on matters that should be obvious to all decent people, then they (and we) are doomed to repeat our mistakes.
Posted by: Half Pint | Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at 02:25 PM
Jesus wept. Victory against Islamic Jihad! -Terry Baker, Highland Park, IL
Posted by: Terry Baker | Thursday, September 16, 2004 at 10:22 AM
Thank you for the TRUTH!
Posted by: Alex Alldredge | Sunday, February 27, 2005 at 02:55 AM
The first picture is from Marion, Indiana, not Mississippi. It was the last lynching in the north, and took place in 1930. Seventy five years later Grant County, the county Marion is in, now has a black Sheriff.
Posted by: Pablo | Thursday, March 17, 2005 at 10:31 PM
Never forget human nature. We insist on experiencing tragedy before we can keep it in our hearts... mourn for those who are lost as a result.
Never forget that the world does not share a single sense of something as basic, and often as obvious, as justice. We must train the hearts of our children... the answer to this is in there in all of us.
I will never forget 9-11, even though a major political party, tried to underhandedly claim it was all a hoax... as the families still mourned for their dead -those who simply left for work one day never to return home again. All because of the symbolism of their workplace... and because we tolerate, if not foster, chaos. -when sustainable lives can be lived by all.
The world is entering into a chaos... draw your own personal line with your values. Educate... don't dominate. The number of humans on this ball is growing explosive quickly.
Knowledge is its own reward... as ignorance is its own sentence.
Posted by: Greg | Friday, May 28, 2010 at 04:20 PM
that lynching was in marion indiana
Posted by: amanda | Monday, August 09, 2010 at 02:57 AM
Never forgey
Posted by: Briana | Friday, May 06, 2011 at 02:07 PM
god bless you
Posted by: Sarah | Sunday, November 27, 2011 at 03:09 PM
You Forgot , Vietnam, El Salvador, Serbia,WWI, WWII, Croatia, Macedonia and the Aids Epidemic in USA 80's..
Posted by: Deity | Thursday, June 14, 2012 at 06:39 AM