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Behind barbed wire
Yesterday, I stopped at the bus memorial at the ID Weeks Library. I was not able to stay long, but was absolutely amazed at what I saw. Skimming the letters and newspaper articles in the exibit gave a chilling view of what the POWs went through. From not having enough water and food, to the death marches, and pictures of the many dead was chilling. I definately wish I could have stayed at teh exibit longer, and learned more about this part of US history, but the little bit of information I did gain definately peaked an interest, and I want to learn more.
Posted at 10:18AM Oct 05, 2007 by Jacey L Mohr in General | Comments[3]
The thing that bothers me so very much is that from all corners of the world - human rights groups are trying to tell US - you and me - We the People - the American Citizenry - that these same kinds of horrific, inhumane abuses and torture tactics are going on right now by the Authority of the current political leadership we have. I wish there was a way to start a 'Civilian POW Advocacy Group' or something - so that civilians could be allowed to tour POW camp conditions and speak with POW's and so called 'non-military detainees'. I don't care what a person's religious or political orientation is - even if he or she wants to kill me... that doesn't mean that I want to see that POW treated like an animal or worse. Human dignity must be respected at every level of responsible, civilized interaction and purposely causing human suffering for any reason other than self-defense is sadistic and should be outlawed.
Posted by Douglas Bryenldson on October 05, 2007 at 05:43 PM CDT #
It's terrible to see the images of this part of history, but it's very instructive for the people who live in the present!
Posted by magazine on November 27, 2007 at 08:58 AM CST #
It doesn't make any difference whether its a developed, developing or under-developed country. Only Humane touch can sort such painful issues
Posted by shruthi on December 13, 2007 at 05:50 PM CST #