Despite the fact that Saddam Hussein has long been dead, Iraq continuous to suffer from the violence caused by warring ethnic groups, militants, and separatists. Life expectancy surveys in that country simple won’t work. No matter how healthy you are, you might easily end up in a coffin the next day.
While foreigners are in danger of being kidnapped in that side of the world, peacekeepers and locals are facing the daily peril of either being shot or blown away by a bomb. Top Iraqi politicians are not spared of this danger. Just recently, the country’s deputy prime minister, Salam al-Zubaie, escaped an assassination attempt. Investigations revealed that the murder try was an inside job, with one of his aides providing the means by which his boss could be killed.
There’s no need in pointing out that death records are piling up in Iraq. Many say that America started it all. Maybe they’re right. But that doesn’t mean that things can’t be changed. Moves are taking place in Capitol Hill to bring our troops back home. I’m one with those who wish for our soldiers to be spared of the needless killings in Iraq. However, I also wish that our government could do something for that country which we invaded.
Many hated the present administration for what it did in Iraq. It has received rebukes from all over the world. While it has made good its promise that it will establish democracy in Iraq, it failed to assure that the transition would be bloodless. Of course, bloodshed was expected. However, nobody expected that America’s meddling will cost so many lives.
Democracy is a legacy that America wants to leave to the country which it invaded or greatly influenced. Sadly though, it hasn’t learned a bit from what has happened in the past. President Bush should’ve known that no democracy could thrive without peace and order. Installing a democratic government in Iraq won’t solve its problems. In fact, it might just exacerbate it.
Sunday, March 25, 2007
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
101 Reasons to Leave New York
The city that I live in is not just known as the city that never sleeps. New York is also known around the world as the city that never cares.
Many weren’t surprised then that the setting of one of the most despicable act towards helpless elderly people was the Big Apple. A video footage of a man beating up a 101-year-old woman circulated around the world. The shameless act enraged many Americans, with many of them calling for a prompt investigation of the incident.
Surprisingly, New Yorkers are spearheading the drive in locating and prosecuting the mugger. I’m quite astonished by this development since many of the state’s inhabitants usually don’t make a big deal of incidents such as this one. It doesn’t carry the distinction or impression of being a cold-hearted city for nothing.
That impression on New Yorkers changed overnight when the outrage spread like a forest fire throughout the state. Every member of the NYPD has already been apprised of the event, and had been shown the footage of the incident. The mugger became the state’s most wanted man overnight.
I, as well as everybody else in the state, have one tip for that shameless person who assaulted the old woman – get out of New York. He’ll be virtually begging for the issuance of a death record under his name if he doesn’t leave the state. Many New Yorkers have seen the footage, and it won’t be long now before the police authorities would come up with a clearer photo or sketch of the person responsible for the reprehensible deed.
The incident was very disheartening. However, I’m also glad that the cruel monikers that New Yorkers are frequently being given are not true. Many of the city’s residents do actually care for other people. If they do seem to be cold sometimes (ok, all the time), it’s probably because they’re always chasing time. This has been the order in the city since it became the financial capital of the world. It’s a tough place to live in. But the people here do have a heart.
Many weren’t surprised then that the setting of one of the most despicable act towards helpless elderly people was the Big Apple. A video footage of a man beating up a 101-year-old woman circulated around the world. The shameless act enraged many Americans, with many of them calling for a prompt investigation of the incident.
Surprisingly, New Yorkers are spearheading the drive in locating and prosecuting the mugger. I’m quite astonished by this development since many of the state’s inhabitants usually don’t make a big deal of incidents such as this one. It doesn’t carry the distinction or impression of being a cold-hearted city for nothing.
That impression on New Yorkers changed overnight when the outrage spread like a forest fire throughout the state. Every member of the NYPD has already been apprised of the event, and had been shown the footage of the incident. The mugger became the state’s most wanted man overnight.
I, as well as everybody else in the state, have one tip for that shameless person who assaulted the old woman – get out of New York. He’ll be virtually begging for the issuance of a death record under his name if he doesn’t leave the state. Many New Yorkers have seen the footage, and it won’t be long now before the police authorities would come up with a clearer photo or sketch of the person responsible for the reprehensible deed.
The incident was very disheartening. However, I’m also glad that the cruel monikers that New Yorkers are frequently being given are not true. Many of the city’s residents do actually care for other people. If they do seem to be cold sometimes (ok, all the time), it’s probably because they’re always chasing time. This has been the order in the city since it became the financial capital of the world. It’s a tough place to live in. But the people here do have a heart.
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
As Real As It Can Get
I don’t have a definite or official statistic on this one, but I think that adoption records have been piling up on government registries for the past few years. Could it be that many American couples are now open to creating a family through adoption?
Of course, every couple would definitely prefer to have their own child. While you could also call your adopted child as “your own,” the concept is more biological than legal. Nothing beats having kids that have your facial features or temperament. Unfortunately, not all would be able to experience this. Some couples may suffer from medical conditions that would prohibit them from having a child. Some may be completely healthy, but for some reason cannot conceive a child.
It’s ironic that those who are fully capable of conceiving children are the ones backing out from the opportunity. I can’t blame then, though. Corporate America demands much from its citizen. You won’t be able to make it to the top if you don’t start early. As a result, many young couples decide to shelve any plan to have a baby. By the time they think they’re financially ready to support a child, their bodies may not be capable of responding favorably to their intention already.
I think this is one of the reasons why adoptions are getting common. Couples who previously thought that they should be working during their primes are now trying to catch up on what they should’ve done a few years back. There will be some who would not be able to get back what they have abandoned or neglected when they were still young. The ability to conceive is not eternal, you know. The next best thing then is to adopt.
I think this trend would benefit the society more. I mean, there are many kids out there that need a new family. I hope that those kids would be able to experience what it is like to have loving parents.
Of course, every couple would definitely prefer to have their own child. While you could also call your adopted child as “your own,” the concept is more biological than legal. Nothing beats having kids that have your facial features or temperament. Unfortunately, not all would be able to experience this. Some couples may suffer from medical conditions that would prohibit them from having a child. Some may be completely healthy, but for some reason cannot conceive a child.
It’s ironic that those who are fully capable of conceiving children are the ones backing out from the opportunity. I can’t blame then, though. Corporate America demands much from its citizen. You won’t be able to make it to the top if you don’t start early. As a result, many young couples decide to shelve any plan to have a baby. By the time they think they’re financially ready to support a child, their bodies may not be capable of responding favorably to their intention already.
I think this is one of the reasons why adoptions are getting common. Couples who previously thought that they should be working during their primes are now trying to catch up on what they should’ve done a few years back. There will be some who would not be able to get back what they have abandoned or neglected when they were still young. The ability to conceive is not eternal, you know. The next best thing then is to adopt.
I think this trend would benefit the society more. I mean, there are many kids out there that need a new family. I hope that those kids would be able to experience what it is like to have loving parents.
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