Bi Nka Bi, the Adinkra symbol for peace...It's a sad day - five years from 9/11. As much as we condemn the administration for the day their rallying cry, it is still sad to hear the reading of names, particularly familiar ones. Twas a tragic day, and if not careful, a familiar twinge of vengeance can be felt in the pit of one's stomach. However, we consider the hundreds of thousands of people being killed daily overseas, and declare that given our American experience with such tragedy, it is morally reprehensible to take on a killing campaign overseas. If Iraqis read the names of all killed in the war they'd be on tv until like tomorrow.
And, segue. Tomorrow is the New York Primary Election. Please, please, please vote. Also, please vote sensibly - not motivated by vehemence, but motivated by reason. If you, like the President, cannot connect 9/11 to the war on Iraq, (last week the President admitted that making the connection is one of the most difficult tasks his administration has to accomplish), keep that in mind when voting. If you are wondering why 9/11 makes people writhe in agony, while Katrina gets little to no attention, take that into account. OK?
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