war is harmful to children and other living things

[primroseburrows]

I usually don't like news stories that are broadcast just for sentiment factor. This one is an exception, because it shows what kids of soldiers are going through.

This story is obviously meant to show a happy homecoming, and it does, but it also shows the trauma the kids have had. I mean, just look at the expression on that little kid's face. Kids that little don't usually cry when they're happy, they cry when they're in pain. I can't even imagine what level of pain these little ones are in, and that's just the kids of the soldiers who come home outside of a box.

*screams at Dubya* See that, you cretin? THIS is what you're doing to American kids (and Iraqi kids, but that's a whole new level of tragedy). Honestly, how do you sleep?

Comments

[primroseburrows.livejournal.com]

I dunno. I haven't read much Chomsky (shame on me!).A Peoples' History of the United States is his best-known work. I recommend it highly. Here's a list of his online works, and this is his website.

I had the opportunity to hear him speak a couple of years back. He's going to be in Newport, RI this month (which I just found out, go you for asking about him!). I'll be there if I can, because he's a great speaker. When you go see Howard Zinn, you take notes because you want to remember everything. I used to have a HZ icon, even. *g* Yes, I'm a Howard Zinn fangirl. \0/

[topaz7.livejournal.com]

*puts Howard Zinn on reading list*

I will watch for his appearances here. You never know. We get speakers from across the border quite often.

Chomsky has a way of making everything seem clear, and completely hopeless at the same time. I'm reading Hegemony or Survival.

[primroseburrows.livejournal.com]

Dude. You guys got Howard Dean as keynote for the Liberal leadership convention, which I've never quite figured out, although I have my usual Stupid American Opinions.