Why do you we place our self indulgence, our own ambitions before the betterment of others or all? I am asking this because it seems that we can do so much to stop the pain and suffering of others by taking simple stands against injustice.
For instance why did the United States and other countries refuse to participate in the Olympics Games in protest of China’s involvement to help facilitate the genocide in Dar Far?
I commend Steven Spielberg from withdrawing his expertise in directing the event in China but why do we find it so hard to find solutions to issues that we face? Do we over think situations? Do we make them more complex than they really are? Or is it that we truly place our wants, desires, and ambitions before the rights of others. Or is it that we look for others, someone other than ourselves to step forward and solve these issues? Do we feel taking a stand is a hero’s job and not our own? Do we ignore these issues out of genuine ignorance or simply ignore them?
I am extremely bewildered by the actions of the UN, mostly China’s stance in insisting on keeping help at bay for the citizens of Darfur.
This thought is not about whether China deserves to host the Olympic Games or not, this is about the morality of every individual. If you are aware of the issues the people of Darfur face, why would you not feel compelled to protest the Olympic Games? Why would anyone in China not feel the same?
Why do the television stations who intend to air the Games, refuse to show them? Why not instead cover stories, run documentaries and promote the involvement of assistance for the people of Darfur?